Economic hard times make Swedes cut back on drinking

Booze consumption fell by 2.7 percent in Sweden last year.A slumping economy gave Swedes less to cheer about last year as alcohol consumption fell the most in nearly a decade in the Nordic country, ex

Updated on: March 19,2024 19

Economic hard times make Swedes cut back on drinking

Booze consumption fell by 2.7 percent in Sweden last year.A slumping economy gave Swedes less to cheer about last year as alcohol consumption fell the most in nearly a decade in the Nordic country, ex

Updated on:March 19,2024 19

Incarceration history tied to lower access to health care

by Lori SolomonAn incarceration history is associated with worse access to and receipt of health care, according to a study published online Feb. 23 inJAMA Health Forum.Jingxuan Zhao, M.P.H., fr

Updated on: March 16,2024 10

Incarceration history tied to lower access to health care

by Lori SolomonAn incarceration history is associated with worse access to and receipt of health care, according to a study published online Feb. 23 inJAMA Health Forum.Jingxuan Zhao, M.P.H., fr

Updated on:March 16,2024 10

Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Study demonstrates how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate readings in people with darker skin tones

by University of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPulse oximeters—one of the most common medical devices used in global health care—can provide significantly overestimated oxygen saturat

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Cosmetic procedure in your plans for '24? An expert offers advice

by Dennis ThompsonMore than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearanc

Updated on: March 27,2024 16

Cosmetic procedure in your plans for '24? An expert offers advice

by Dennis ThompsonMore than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearanc

Updated on:March 27,2024 16

Recommendations address impact of climate change on child health

by Elana Gotkine and Mark Arredondo, M.D. sIn a policy statement and accompanying technical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Feb. 20 inPediatrics, recomme

Updated on: March 27,2024 14

Recommendations address impact of climate change on child health

by Elana Gotkine and Mark Arredondo, M.D. sIn a policy statement and accompanying technical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Feb. 20 inPediatrics, recomme

Updated on:March 27,2024 14

Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, acco

Updated on: March 26,2024 11

Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, acco

Updated on:March 26,2024 11

Struggling with low vision? Learn how to reduce your risk for eye disease

by Christian Meyer,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Low vision" is a term that commonly means partial sight, or sight that isn't fully correctable with glas

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

Struggling with low vision? Learn how to reduce your risk for eye disease

by Christian Meyer,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Low vision" is a term that commonly means partial sight, or sight that isn't fully correctable with glas

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

How stigma hurts trans health

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay from PexelsFor transgender and nonbinary people, feeling connected to one's community may alleviate the adverse health effects of chronic exposure to

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

How stigma hurts trans health

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay from PexelsFor transgender and nonbinary people, feeling connected to one's community may alleviate the adverse health effects of chronic exposure to

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

Food watchdog lodges complaint over Nestle mineral water 'fraud'

Foodwatch has accused Nestle Waters and Sources Alma of fraudulently treating water they say is 'mineral water'Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday agains

Updated on: March 18,2024 20

Food watchdog lodges complaint over Nestle mineral water 'fraud'

Foodwatch has accused Nestle Waters and Sources Alma of fraudulently treating water they say is 'mineral water'Consumer watchdog Foodwatch said it was filing a legal complaint Wednesday agains

Updated on:March 18,2024 20

UK unveils plan to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK will introduce legislation to ban disposable e-cigarettes in order to tackle a rise in youth vaping, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Monday."You talk

Updated on: March 27,2024 14

UK unveils plan to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK will introduce legislation to ban disposable e-cigarettes in order to tackle a rise in youth vaping, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Monday."You talk

Updated on:March 27,2024 14

Fracture risk up with prediabetes before menopause transition

by Elana GotkineFor women in midlife, prediabetes before the menopause transition (MT) is associated with increased risk of incident fracture during and after the transition, according to a study publ

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Fracture risk up with prediabetes before menopause transition

by Elana GotkineFor women in midlife, prediabetes before the menopause transition (MT) is associated with increased risk of incident fracture during and after the transition, according to a study publ

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on: March 18,2024 19

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on:March 18,2024 19