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Montana looks to become latest state to boost nonprofit hospital oversight

Montana's proposal to increase oversight is part of a national trend by states to ensure nonprofit hospitals act as charitable organizations as they claim tax-exempt status.

25 Jul 2024

UN report shows stagnant hunger rates and rising food insecurity

Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published today by five United Nations specialized agencies.

25 Jul 2024

Black Americans more likely to die from causes related to air pollution, study finds

Everyone knows that air pollution is bad for health, but how bad depends a lot on who you are.

22 Jul 2024

Leptospirosis research uncovers key factors in disease transmission

Corkscrew-shaped Leptospira and the potentially deadly disease they cause are tricky to study. The bacteria live in the kidneys of animals where they may or may not cause symptoms, and they are readily released into the environment whenever their host urinates.

19 Jul 2024

Extreme weather associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments

Temperature extremes, becoming increasingly frequent due to growing global climate change, are associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments, according to a recently published study from Drexel University researchers in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

18 Jul 2024

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

Researchers found that the prevalence of overactive bladder among US men increased significantly from 11.3% in 2005 to 14.5% in 2020, particularly affecting older men, non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, and those who are overweight or obese.

16 Jul 2024

Study suggests switching from smoking to vaping indoors may reduce children’s secondhand exposure to nicotine

Researchers compared nicotine absorption among children exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke, secondhand vapor, and those with no exposure.

16 Jul 2024

Transcendental Meditation empowers female youth in Uganda with improved self-esteem and resilience

Transcendental Meditation significantly boosts self-esteem, self-efficacy, and gratitude among female adolescents in the slums of Kampala, Uganda, empowering them to overcome socioeconomic challenges.

15 Jul 2024

Poll: Majority of Brits fear cancer diagnosis more than any other condition

Two-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about being told they have the disease – higher than for any other medical condition, including dementia and having a heart attack – according to polling released today.

14 Jul 2024

ECHO study sheds light on how neighborhood environment influenced child's well-being amid pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily life and has raised concerns about its impact on children's well-being.

12 Jul 2024

Poverty and mental Illness: A causal relationship revealed

Poverty and mental illness are not only linked, but there is also a causal relationship. This is the conclusion of researchers from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Modena.

11 Jul 2024

Colorado dropped Medicaid enrollees as red states have, alarming advocates for the poor

Colorado stands out among the 10 states that have disenrolled the highest share of Medicaid beneficiaries since the U.S. government lifted a pandemic-era restriction on removing people from the health insurance program.

11 Jul 2024

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

Kenya is seeking to reduce maternal mortality by increasing access to modern contraceptives for women who have just given birth, or had an abortion or miscarriage, the country’s health ministry has said.

5 Jul 2024

Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries

What weighs most heavily on older adults' minds when it comes to health care?

3 Jul 2024

COVID-19 pandemic linked to increased low birth weight incidence in India

The incidence of low birth weight rose sharply in India amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

2 Jul 2024

Potential strategies to turn menstrual cups into consumers' popular and sustainable choice

Although menstrual cups (MCs) are a sustainable alternative to sanitary napkins and tampons, their adoption remains quite limited for reasons that are not entirely clear.

2 Jul 2024

Financial incentives can improve smoking cessation among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults

A study published today by a University of Oklahoma researcher shows that financial incentives can make a big difference in helping smokers quit.

2 Jul 2024

Living well is the best medicine: Study links healthy habits to lower mortality in hypertensive individuals

Researchers found that higher cardiovascular health scores, defined by Life’s Essential 8 (LE8), are associated with lower mortality risks in hypertensive individuals. Comprehensive lifestyle modifications could significantly benefit those with hypertension.

2 Jul 2024

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Over the past decade, 342 cardiology clinics have been acquired by private equity firms, with over 94% of those occurring between 2021 and 2023, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting in Baltimore.

1 Jul 2024

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

In a survey of low-income adults across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, one in eight respondents who were enrolled in Medicaid at some point since March 2020 reported no longer having Medicaid coverage by late 2023, with nearly half of that pool reporting being currently uninsured, according to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

29 Jun 2024

Poverty News and Research

Montana looks to become latest state to boost nonprofit hospital oversight

UN report shows stagnant hunger rates and rising food insecurity

Black Americans more likely to die from causes related to air pollution, study finds

Leptospirosis research uncovers key factors in disease transmission

Extreme weather associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments

Overactive bladder prevalence in US men spikes by 28% over 15 years, study reveals

Study suggests switching from smoking to vaping indoors may reduce children’s secondhand exposure to nicotine

Transcendental Meditation empowers female youth in Uganda with improved self-esteem and resilience

Poll: Majority of Brits fear cancer diagnosis more than any other condition

ECHO study sheds light on how neighborhood environment influenced child's well-being amid pandemic

Poverty and mental Illness: A causal relationship revealed

Colorado dropped Medicaid enrollees as red states have, alarming advocates for the poor

Kenya increases access to modern contraceptives to drive down maternal mortality

Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries

COVID-19 pandemic linked to increased low birth weight incidence in India

Potential strategies to turn menstrual cups into consumers' popular and sustainable choice

Financial incentives can improve smoking cessation among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults

Living well is the best medicine: Study links healthy habits to lower mortality in hypertensive individuals

Study examines the impact of private equity acquisitions on cardiology practices

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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