Hidden violence: Murder-suicide events more common than previously estimated
The incidence of murder-suicide in the United States is higher than earlier estimates suggest, according to new research from the Columbia University Mailman School of
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Dementia’s broad reach: More than 1 in 4 families of older adults will likely provide care
About 26% of both households and immediate families of older adults include an individual with dementia—often requiring relatives to step into unexpected caregiving roles, according
Medicare could save $3.6 billion without risk to older adults, study suggests
The federal government’s Medicare program and older adults together spend $4.4 billion a year on care that has low clinical value for patients and can
What are all these microplastics doing to our brains?
Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is
Wild Pennsylvania Highway Spill Leads To Commuters’ Wurst Nightmare
Crews couldn’t help but see the humor in a situation they did not relish.
South Africa Hopes Injecting Horns With Radioactive Material Curbs Rhino Poaching
The anti-poaching campaign injects rhino horns with radioactive isotopes that are harmless for the animals but which can be detected by customs agents.
Study finds rising cannabis use among Black and Hispanic men with chronic illness
Cannabis use is gaining popularity in the United States, driven by growing legalization, public acceptance and diverse methods of consumption.
‘And’ vs. ‘Then’: What words in online reviews tell us about hospital visits
Can simple words like “and” or “then” in online reviews help health care providers learn about their patients’ experiences?
Wood fires, warm drinks, hot water bottles: 5 expert tips on how to avoid burns this winter
It’s a cold, crisp evening and the air carries a chill that bites. As temperatures drop and houses get colder, we turn to trusted sources
The human touch of doctors will still be needed in the AI health care revolution, technology expert suggests
AI-based medicine will revolutionize care, including for Alzheimer’s and diabetes, predicts a technology expert, but it must be accessible to all patients.
Nearly 70% of U.S. children in car crashes with a fatality were not using proper child passenger restraints, study finds
Despite national guidelines, state laws and known safety benefits of child passenger restraint systems (CRS), suboptimal practices were found in nearly 70% of children under
How the COVID-19 pandemic affected parents and youth: Thorns and silver linings
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life for individuals and communities worldwide. Social isolation, health mandates, illness, and economic hardships took a toll on the well-being of
AI-generated ads match official campaigns in youth vaping awareness study
Generative artificial intelligence could take years off the time between identifying public health risks and launching impactful mass media campaigns.
Crushed testicles and back pain: Police uniforms in England and Wales ‘unfit for purpose,’ survey reveals
Police officers and staff in England and Wales are frustrated with their uniforms, which they say are unfit for purpose, restrictive and contribute to major