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FDA to limit sale of flavored e-cigarettes: 3 things to know
The FDA issued a draft guidance March 13 outlining restrictions on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, reports The Washington Post. -
Kaiser Permanente broadens effort address chronic homelessness
As part of its ongoing effort to address housing security, Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is pledging $3 million to address chronic homelessness in 15 communities across California. -
Asbestos found in Claire's makeup products, FDA warns
Several makeup products from Claire's retail stores tested positive for asbestos, which has been linked to cancer, the FDA warned. -
Verily, American Heart Association launch female heart health research collaboration
Google sister company Verily teamed up with the American Heart Association on Research Goes Red, a heart health research initiative that aims to empower more women to contribute to heart disease research. -
The 10 healthiest countries in the world
Several European nations were ranked among the most healthy nations in the world by Bloomberg's Healthiest Country Index. The U.S. ranked No. 35. -
Pa. health system 'street medicine' program decreases ED usage 80% for homeless patients
Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network's emergency department usage and inpatient days for patients experiencing homelessness have decreased by more than 80 percent since the health system implemented its "street medicine" program. -
How different health systems have partnered with payers to improve community health disparities
As the payer-provider relationship evolves, there is a growing consensus that the two parties need to increase collaboration to be profitable. -
MIT partners with digital health business to develop home healthcare tech for elderly population
Cambridge-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology has partnered with pharmaceutical firm Servier's digital health business, WeHealth, to conduct research on technology for home healthcare. -
10 characteristics differentiating modern urgent care sites
Driven by the customization and convenience offered in other industries, individuals are increasingly expecting the same experience from their healthcare providers. -
Mortality rates lower in US counties with more primary care physicians
Mortality rates are lower in U.S. counties with more primary care physicians than in areas with fewer physicians, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found. -
Facebook to highlight 'groups' function — Here's why health experts are worried
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social network's "groups" function will become "more central" to the user experience on an earnings call in January, raising concerns among some health experts. -
Michigan hospital nurses reuse surgical wraps to help the homeless
Nurses and surgical technicians from Children's Hospital of Michigan, based in Detroit, are repurposing surgical wraps to help the homeless, according to a WXYZ news report. -
'Big tech' moves into senior care: 4 notes
Technology giants are increasingly eyeing senior care as aging Americans are choosing to live independently in their homes, according to CNBC. -
Sean Parker calls Elon Musk's AI concerns a 'comic book vision,' urges Americans to focus on healthcare instead
Sean Parker, Facebook's founding president and Napster co-founder, told CNBC people shouldn't worry about Elon Musk's harsh cautions over artificial intelligence. -
Nashville General Hospital opens 'food pharmacy'
Following a similar move by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Nashville (Tenn.) General Hospital has opened a food pharmacy for its oncology patients, according to the Nashville Post. -
BayCare taps Cerner, Salesforce, Lumeris to improve senior care
Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System is joining forces with Cerner, Lumeris and Salesforce to better manage its senior patient population. -
In wake of drought, pilot project in California tracks water use with IBM's blockchain
A new pilot project in northern California will investigate whether blockchain can help farmers, financers and regulators monitor the use of groundwater in the wake of a regional drought. -
Facebook turns 15: 5 moves it's made in healthcare
It's been 15 years since Facebook launched on Feb. 4, 2004. -
Why Renown Health is on a mission to collect Nevadans' genetic info
Reno, Nev.-based Renown Health is collecting genetic information from about 35,000 community members as part of its Healthy Nevada Project, reports NEJM Catalyst. -
10 countries with the best public health systems
The United States' public health system ranked No. 19 among the best in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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