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U.S. infant mortality rate rose, largest increase in 2 decades - -CDC

Mon, 2023-11-06 11:01 — mike kraft

 

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows significant death rate increases for white and Native American infants, infant boys and babies born at 37 weeks or earlier. AP News

 

 

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U.S. Medicare hospital pricing issues, nursing home finances

Mon, 2023-11-06 10:25 — mike kraft
Medicare moves ahead with more price transparency requirements for hospitals The government will force hospitals to be better about publishing the prices they charge health insurers and patients. Bob Herman STAT
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US workers ill with influenza or COVID-19 were less likely to work onsite than those with other acute respiratory infections

Mon, 2023-11-06 10:14 — mike kraft
Fewer US workers sick with flu, COVID went to workplace after pandemic began On the third day of illness, 19% of participants worked remotely during the pandemic, compared with 9% before. CIDRAP
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One in 7 Americans have had long COVID, chances are greater with original strain --studies

Mon, 2023-11-06 09:59 — mike kraft
Study: 1 in 7 Americans have had long COVID iStock CIDRAP

A new investigation led by researchers from the University College London and Dartmouth College suggests 14% of Americans had long COVID by the end of 2022. The details of the investigation are published in PLOS One.

Moreover, Americans who report having experienced long COVID said they also experienced more anxiety, low mood, and difficulty with memory. ...

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WHO official warns dengue fever, a painful disease. will become a major threat this decade

Mon, 2023-11-06 09:46 — mike kraft
Health officials warn painful disease will become a major threat this decade: ‘We need to really prepare’ “We need to talk much more proactively ..." Yahoo News

The chief scientist from the World Health Organization is warning that Earth’s rising temperature will make dengue fever a massive threat within this decade.

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U.S. CDC to expand disease surveillance at four major US airports to include flu, RSV

Mon, 2023-11-06 09:33 — mike kraft

CDC to expand disease surveillance at four major US airports to include flu, RSV | CNN

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Most US farmers still reject planting cover crops although they help the enviornment

Fri, 2023-11-03 10:40 — mike kraft

 

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Covid pandemic ‘had lasting impact’ on brain health of people aged 50 or over--UK study

Fri, 2023-11-03 10:17 — mike kraft
Covid pandemic ‘had lasting impact’ on brain health of people aged 50 or over UK study finds cognitive function and working memory in older adults declined even if they were not infected with virus The Guardian

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Only half of eliigible people received US nutrition program benefits

Fri, 2023-11-03 10:00 — mike kraft
USDA report: Around half of those eligible for WIC in 2021 received benefits Only half of people eligible for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) receive benefits from it, a new United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rep… tsuter The Hill

Only half of people eligible for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) receive benefits from it, a new United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report has found.

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Americans carry 'collective trauma' from COVID pandemic, survey suggests; medicare expands help

Fri, 2023-11-03 09:27 — mike kraft

 

Americans carry 'collective trauma' from COVID pandemic, survey suggests globalmoments CIDRAP

The COVID-19 pandemic caused Americans collective trauma, which predisposes to mental illness and chronic illnesses, according to a new online survey from the American Psychological Association (APA).

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