Dementia Out in the Country
Rural residents experienced the shortest life expectancy after receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Construction and Covid-19
The researchers estimated that construction workers experienced five times the risk of Covid-19 hospitalization compared to others with known occupations.
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Diet and Erectile Dysfunction
Since ED and cardiovascular disease are correlated, known strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease—for instance, the Mediterranean diet—might also help prevent ED.
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Googling the Police
After George Floyd’s death, search results about police reform increased by 3668% in every state, reflecting greater active interest in reform initiatives.
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Suffering from Secondhand Smoke
People receiving federal housing assistance are among those with the greatest risk of inhaling secondhand smoke.
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Depressed in the US
The aftermath of the pandemic will require the development of long-term strategies that address mental health broadly.
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Digital Footprints and our Health
All data is health data. Your patterns of technology use, also known as a digital footprint, say a lot about your health.
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Melissa Begg
Melissa Begg reflects on the intersection between social work and public health while also considering the role women play in science.
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Guns and Our Youth
Eighteen to 20-year-olds account for only 4% of the population, yet they are responsible for causing as many as 17% of gun-related deaths.
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Michael Gillette
Michael Gillette, a medical ethicist, considers how Covid-19 affects hospital policy and the rationing of health care services.
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