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‘A pressure campaign’: Beverly Hills settles after allegedly blocking abortion clinic

The city of Beverly Hills has agreed to train its employees on abortion clinic protections after local officials interfered with the opening of an abortion clinic in "blatant" violation of state law, according to a proposed settlement to be unveiled Thursday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

1 Nov 2024

In Montana, conservative groups see chance to kill Medicaid expansion

Conservative groups are working to undermine support for Montana's Medicaid expansion in hopes the state will abandon the program. The rollback would be the first in the decade since the Affordable Care Act began allowing states to cover more people with low incomes.

31 Oct 2024

Can a $10 billion climate bond address California’s water contamination problem?

When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East Orosi is clean enough most of the time to wash dishes, flush toilets, and take showers, but it's not safe to swallow. Drinking water is trucked in twice a month.

31 Oct 2024

AAP issues first guideline on opioid prescribing for pediatric pain

With its emphasis on opioid overdose prevention, the first guideline for primary care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on prescribing opioids for acute pain in children and adolescents extends beyond responsible pain management.

31 Oct 2024

Families who ate together more often during the pandemic had more positive interactions

A study reveals that increased family dinner frequency during COVID-19 positively impacts mental health and social interactions in children and adults.

31 Oct 2024

Researchers identify 4-gene signature to predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms

The study uncovers gene expression signatures that predict neonatal sepsis, highlighting the potential for early intervention to reduce mortality in infants.

31 Oct 2024

Semaglutide reduces urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in overweight chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers investigate the clinical efficacy of semaglutide in controlling urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in overweight patients with chronic kidney disease.

31 Oct 2024

WHO expands Emergency Use Listing for mpox diagnostics

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance quality-assured testing options, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed two additional mpox in vitro diagnostics under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure.

30 Oct 2024

Study reveals cost-effective benefits of treating depression in low-income countries

Treating people in low-income countries for major depressive disorder can also help improve their physical health and household members' wellbeing, demonstrating that mental health treatments can be cost effective, according to a new RAND study.

30 Oct 2024

Long-term air pollution exposure increases asthma risk in children and adults

Researchers review existing evidence on the effects of long-term exposure to air pollution in the form of fine particulate matter on the risk of developing asthma.

30 Oct 2024

AI shows promise for predicting embryonic health without invasive testing

Researchers evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence algorithms in non-invasively predicting embryonic ploidy from embryonic images.

30 Oct 2024

Study provides a clear definition of late life homelessness

Homelessness among people over the age of 50 is on the rise, a phenomenon formal housing strategies often overlook -- but researchers from the University of Toronto and McGill hope to prevent this oversight in the future.

30 Oct 2024

Study reveals increased mental health issues among university students during COVID-19

PhD in Public Health candidate Elaine Russell and her mentor Kenneth Griffin, professor in the department of Global and Community Health, in George Mason University's College of Public Health, worked with Tolulope Abidogun, also a PhD in Public Health student, and former Global and Community Health professor Lisa Lindley, now of Lehigh University, to analyze data from the American College Health Association National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA III) in an effort to understand how university students' mental health needs changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

30 Oct 2024

Personality traits influence physical activity and sedentary behavior

Associations of personality traits with physical activity and sedentary behavior were observed in a study conducted at the Gerontology Research Centre and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä.

30 Oct 2024

Higher zinc intake linked to increased endometriosis risk, study finds

Researchers explore the association between zinc intake and endometriosis risk.

30 Oct 2024

Toddler’s backyard snakebite bills totaled more than a quarter million dollars

This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer was playing with his siblings in their San Diego backyard.

30 Oct 2024

For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid ‘unwinding’ raises the stakes

It was hard enough for Stephanie to get methadone treatment when she moved to Florida from Indiana last year. The nearest clinic was almost an hour's drive away and she couldn't drive herself. But at least she didn't have to worry about the cost of care.

30 Oct 2024

New toolkit aims to help U.S. hospitals spot deadly viral hemorrhagic fevers faster and safer

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‘A pressure campaign’: Beverly Hills settles after allegedly blocking abortion clinic

In Montana, conservative groups see chance to kill Medicaid expansion

Can a $10 billion climate bond address California’s water contamination problem?

AAP issues first guideline on opioid prescribing for pediatric pain

Families who ate together more often during the pandemic had more positive interactions

Researchers identify 4-gene signature to predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms

Semaglutide reduces urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in overweight chronic kidney disease patients

WHO expands Emergency Use Listing for mpox diagnostics

Study reveals cost-effective benefits of treating depression in low-income countries

Long-term air pollution exposure increases asthma risk in children and adults

AI shows promise for predicting embryonic health without invasive testing

Study provides a clear definition of late life homelessness

Study reveals increased mental health issues among university students during COVID-19

Personality traits influence physical activity and sedentary behavior

Higher zinc intake linked to increased endometriosis risk, study finds

Toddler’s backyard snakebite bills totaled more than a quarter million dollars

For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid ‘unwinding’ raises the stakes

New toolkit aims to help U.S. hospitals spot deadly viral hemorrhagic fevers faster and safer

Conference explores cutting-edge approaches to skin rejuvenation

3D-printed bone model offers new possibilities for surgery

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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