Thursday 23 February 2023

Heart Attack Deaths Fell for Americans Over Past 20 Years

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The gap in the rate of heart attack deaths between white people and Black people narrowed by nearly half.



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Wednesday 22 February 2023

Global Declines in Maternal Mortality Have Stalled


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Q&A: Maybe Kids Don’t Need to Lose Weight

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New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatricians on childhood obesity have been well received by many. But some experts question whether the recommendations might have unexpected consequences.



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Mpox Can Be Fatal for People With Advanced HIV

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Researchers report the mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) often causes severe illness and death in those with advanced HIV infection that is not under control.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20230222/mpox-can-be-fatal-for-people-with-advanced-hiv?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Black Patients Face More Screening Delays for Uterine Cancer Diagnosis

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A new study finds Black women are not getting the tests they need to diagnose uterine cancer early.



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