11 Bad Things About Smoking: Harmful Effects of Cigarettes
11 harmful effects of smoking Smoking is harmful to one’s health and may pose the following eleven negative side effects. Smoking harms a person’s health, financial well-being, personal life, and the health of those around them. According to surveys and clinical investigations, smoking cigarettes poses several health concerns to humans. Eleven negative side effects of […]
Study examines disparities in air pollution affecting American Indian communities: First study to shed light on ambient particulate matter in tribal lands across the U.S.
A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health highlights disparities in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) trends between American Indian (AI) and non-AI populated counties of the U.S. PM2.5 is one of several air pollutants regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with the current annual standard set at 12?g/m3. Downward trends […]
Would Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting Help
Title: Would Your Teen Admit a Mental Health Issue? Poll Finds Roadblocks to Getting HelpCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/21/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
SCOTUS Keeps Obamacare Alive
Once again, a Republican challenge to former-President Barack Obama’s signature health care law has failed.
Problem Drinking to Blame for 232 Million Missed Workdays in U.S. Annually
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, March 21 2022 (HealthDay News) Problem drinking led to more than 232 million missed work days a year in the United States before the pandemic, and the situation likely became worse with more people working at home, a new study suggests. “Alcohol use disorder is a major problem in the […]
Endometriosis: It’s Not Just Painful Periods
Latest Women’s Health News SUNDAY, March 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) Chronic pelvic pain — typically during menstruation — is the most common indication of endometriosis, an incurable inflammatory condition that can cause infertility, an expert says. About 10% of women have the disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of it […]
Dr. Lorna Breen Law Signals Hope for Healthcare Workers
On Friday, President Joe Biden signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law. The law will direct $140 million over the next 3 years to training healthcare providers on suicide prevention strategies and behavioral health, promoting self-care and the importance of seeking help, and scaling best practices. For the family of […]
Opinion | Residency Is Broken. We’re Unionizing to Fix It.
On its website, UMass Memorial Health states that the hospital system was created to “make health and healthcare available to everyone.” This mission is made possible by the “people of UMass Memorial Health” and their “relentless pursuit of healing in all its forms.” As frontline resident physicians who work day in and day out to […]
U.S. Teachers Often Faced Harassment, Violence During Pandemic: Poll
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, March 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on America’s teachers, and nearly half of those recently surveyed said they’re thinking about quitting their jobs or switching schools. Enforcing mask-wearing and pivoting to remote learning hasn’t been easy. But many teachers and other school staff have also […]
Obesity: A dangerous immune response
Obesity and overweight are among the biggest health challenges of the 21st century, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost 60 percent of Germans are considered overweight, while 25 percent are obese. Moreover, being overweight often triggers severe secondary diseases such as diabetes, arteriosclerosis, or heart attacks. Immunological processes determine the course of this […]