Taking an Extra Stroke
Stroke mortality was most common in counties with a high percentage of Black or Asian residents, persons older than age 64, a high uninsured population, and low physical activity.
...moreStroke mortality was most common in counties with a high percentage of Black or Asian residents, persons older than age 64, a high uninsured population, and low physical activity.
...moreChildren living in Chicago zip codes closest to coal-fired power plants had more asthma-related emergency department visits than those living farther away.
...moreMany US residents lack access to family planning and reproductive health care because of where federally funded clinics are located.
...morePesticide exposure was up to three times higher in California census tracts with a majority Latinx population compared to those without a Latinx majority.
...moreReported crimes decreased over time after non-prosecution measures were implemented for nonviolent misdemeanors in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
...moreHumor is associated with increased mental wellbeing and decreased loneliness and headaches.
...moreSome industries including construction and extraction work had higher rates of opioid overdose deaths, highlighting a need for employers to offer targeted education and prevention services.
...moreVetoes, approvals, and court challenges regarding an Ohio abortion law led to misconceptions about whether or not abortions are allowed in Ohio.
...moreResearchers explored the associations between implicit age bias, the health of individuals over age 65, and Medicare expenditures.
...moreHigh spending on lobbying and campaign contributions from the pharmaceutical and health product industry correlated with major health bills at the federal level.
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