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Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
Is anger linked to heart attacks? New research finds that a bout of anger impairs blood vessel function which can raise the risk of atherosclerosis, which in turn raises heart disease risk.
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
3 in 4 Americans feel that mental health takes a back seat to physical health
Roughly 60% of Americans give a poor or failing grade to how mental health conditions are treated, according to the survey. “The magnitude [of the problem] really surprised me,” said Tim Lash, President of West Health. The survey shows the impact of mental health challenges is significant with 51% of people said they experienced depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition in the past year.
2 min read - USReuters
First trial over Zantac cancer claims set to begin in Chicago
(Reuters) -The first trial over claims that blockbuster heartburn drug Zantac, once sold by GSK and other companies, causes cancer is set to begin this week in Chicago. Jury selection began on Tuesday before Judge Daniel Trevino of the Circuit Court of Cook County and was expected to continue Wednesday morning. GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim are the only defendants in the trial, after other companies settled.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life
When do you need to start getting a mammogram? Here's what new recommendations say.
What are the benefits and possible risks of getting a baseline mammogram at age 40? Here's what experts say.
8 min read - HealthABC News
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record low, the CDC says
Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations have hit their lowest level ever reported since the pandemic began, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 5,615 COVID hospitalizations in the most recent week data that is available. "The significant decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths to these new lows is encouraging, showing that our public health measures and vaccination efforts have paid off," said Dr. John Brownstein, chief innovation officer at Bosto
2 min read - HealthNBC News
The WHO overturned dogma on how airborne diseases spread. Will the CDC act on it?
The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like Covid, influenza and measles.
7 min read - BusinessNBC News
Walmart to close 51 clinics as it shutters its entire Walmart Health division
Walmart will close all 51 of its doctor-staffed health clinics as part of an announcement that its Walmart Health initiative is shutting down.
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