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Working women more stressed, lonely than men
Women working full time are more likely to feel stressed or lonely than male employees, according to a survey from WebMD Health Services. -
South Dakota bill would eliminate vaccination requirement in schools, colleges
The South Dakota House has introduced a bill that would prevent schools and colleges in the state from having vaccination requirements, according to Kelo.com. -
WHO, tech companies partner to stop coronavirus misinformation
The World Health Organization has been at the forefront of fighting major disease outbreaks for nearly 70 years, but it now finds itself waging war on a new battlefront — the world wide web. As the organization steps up efforts to combat global disease threats, such as coronavirus, it is also working to combat the rising 'infodemic,' the spread of dangerous misinformation on social networks, according to The New York Times. -
6 stats on heart disease, stroke, cardiac arrest
Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S., according to a 2020 statistical update compiled by the American Heart Association. -
Federal ban on most flavored vape pods begins
A federal policy that would rid the market of all flavored, cartridge-based vaping products, other than those designed to taste like tobacco and menthol, is now in effect, according to a CNN report. -
Homicide is leading cause of death for pregnant women in Louisiana
Homicide is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Louisiana, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. -
Health systems invested $2.5B+ in social determinants of health initiatives in 3 years
The median investment for a health system program that addresses a social determinant of health is $2 million, according to a survey of investments made from 2017-19. -
Mental health days off for students gaining traction
More states and school districts are implementing policies that allow students to be absent for mental health days, according to The Washington Post. -
Trump signs exec order on human trafficking: 3 things to know
President Donald Trump on Jan. 31 signed an executive order to strengthen the government's response against human trafficking. -
Health disparities among Chicago hospitals' most pressing public health concerns
Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are tasked not only with addressing patients' medical issues, but also the social and economic factors that affect people's overall health. -
4 ways states can reduce adult e-cigarette use
State regulations focused on curbing e-cigarette use among U.S. adults may be effective, a study published in JAMA Network Open found. -
NYC pediatricians help 1,500 families address social determinants of health
A program involving pediatricians and community-based organizations in New York City helped connect more than 1,500 families to services to help address basic needs in the last year. -
Improvements in drug, cancer deaths reverse pattern of decline in US life expectancy
U.S. life expectancy increased in 2018 for the first time in four years thanks to a reduction in drug overdose deaths and a lower cancer death rate, The Washington Post reports. -
Opioid crisis nearly as serious as economy for rural Americans, study finds
Rural Americans view opioid or other drug addiction as the most serious problem facing their communities, on nearly the same level as economic issues, a study published in JAMA Network Open found. -
South Dakota House advances bill banning treatments for transgender teens
The South Dakota House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prohibit physicians from providing hormone treatment and sex reassignment surgery to transgender teens, The Hill reports. -
US has highest suicide rate, avoidable deaths of all high-income countries, report says
Though the U.S. spends more on healthcare as a share of the economy, it has the highest suicide rate and highest number of avoidable deaths among high-income countries, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund. -
This Super Bowl Sunday, beware 'avocado-hand'
On Super Bowl Sunday, there is potential for an array of injuries not only on the field, but also in the kitchen — particularly when it comes to slicing up one of America's favorite ingredients, avocados, according to The Wall Street Journal. -
Nestlé Health Science Acquires Zenpep, expanding it's medical nutrition business
Nestlé today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Allergan to acquire the gastrointestinal medication Zenpep. This move aims to expand the company’s medical nutrition business and complement its portfolio of therapeutic products. -
Loneliness jumped 7 percentage points in 2019: 4 key findings
Loneliness spiked in 2019, and now a majority of Americans (61 percent) say they are lonely, according to Cigna's "2020 Loneliness Index." -
5 industries with highest suicide rates
The suicide rate among working-aged Americans jumped 40 percent between 2000 and 2017, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published Jan. 24.
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