Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm Air pollution from oil and gas causes more than 90,000 premature deaths and sickens hundreds of thousands of people across the US each year, a new study shows, with disproportionately high impacts on communities of color. More than 10,000 annual pre-term births are attributable to fine particulate matter from oil and gas, the authors found, also linking 216,000 annual childhood-onset asthma cases to the sector’s nitrogen dioxide emissions and 1,610 annual lifetime cancer cases to its hazardous air pollutants. Continue reading...

The FDA said it has begun publishing reports of adverse events concerning drugs on a daily basis, instead of quarterly, as it has in the past.

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Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm Air pollution from oil and gas causes more than 90,000 premature deaths and sickens hundreds of thousands of people across the US each year, a new study shows, with disproportionately high impacts on communities of color. More than 10,000 annual pre-term births are attributable to fine particulate matter from oil and gas, the authors found, also linking 216,000 annual childhood-onset asthma cases to the sector’s nitrogen dioxide emissions and 1,610 annual lifetime cancer cases to its hazardous air pollutants. Continue reading...

End-of-life decision making can involve more complex considerations for hospice patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) compared to others. Advance care and end-of-life planning among IDD patients populations are often under-addressed aspects of their treatments, according to an analysis recently published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Hospices supporting patients with IDD […] The post Informed Decision-Making Among Hospice Patients with Disabilities appeared first on Hospice News.

Panel members have been given a broad mandate, despite pleas from C.D.C. employees asking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop spreading misinformation.

Public health experts and environmental advocates discuss India’s commitment to the Minamata Convention on Mercury at a workshop in Guwahati

If there are carcinogens in the coffee we drink every day, it would be big news. On the Aug. 6 episode of tvN's “You Quiz on the Block,” an expert mentioned carcinogens in coffee, sparking debate. However, this claim causes unnecessary concern by overlooking the scientific context, as it lacks infor

Dementia patients on hospice care in nursing homes encounter barriers to receiving antipsychotic medications to aid with behavioral issues, terminal restlessness and other conditions. This is according to Dr. Brian Haas, national medical director for Ascend Hospice. Ascend cares for an average daily census that ranges between 800 and 1,000 patients across five states and […] The post Hospice Physician: Regulations Hinder Medication Access for Hospice Patients with Dementia appeared first on Hospice News.

At their wits' end, parents of Kpod-hooked youths are calling for harsher punishments for device sellers and a specialised rehabilitation centre for teenagers.

If you or someone you love is living with a serious illness, you may have questions about medical marijuana (also known as cannabis). Can it help with pain, nausea, or anxiety? Is it safe to use? These are important questions that palliative care teams often hear from patients who are exploring ways to feel better, ... The post Is Medical Marijuana a Helpful Option for People Living with Serious Illness? appeared first on Get Palliative Care.

If you or someone you love is living with a serious illness, you may have questions about medical marijuana (also known as cannabis). Can it help with pain, nausea, or anxiety? Is it safe to use? These are important questions that palliative care teams often hear from patients who are exploring ways to feel better, ... The post Is Medical Marijuana a Helpful Option for People Living with Serious Illness? appeared first on Get Palliative Care.

At their wits' end, parents of Kpod-hooked youths are calling for harsher punishments for device sellers and a specialised rehabilitation centre for teenagers.

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Two patients are suing Curtis Cetrulo, MD, a plastic surgeon formerly of Massachusetts General Hospital, claiming their phalloplasty operations for gender affirmation...

Funds will enable municipalities to secure and train staff able to respond to incidents involving bears.

Chinese authorities have announced new rules targeting the rapid expansion of medical science accounts on social media and other unofficial channels, to stop the spread of false and misleading medical information online. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the National Health Commission (NHC), the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM) jointly issued a notice about the new regulatory framework on August...

Dementia patients on hospice care in nursing homes encounter barriers to receiving antipsychotic medications to aid with behavioral issues, terminal restlessness and other conditions. This is according to Dr. Brian Haas, national medical director for Ascend Hospice. Ascend cares for an average daily census that ranges between 800 and 1,000 patients across five states and […] The post Hospice Physician: Regulations Hinder Medication Access for Hospice Patients with Dementia appeared first on Hospice News.

The authors called for a focus on vulnerable populations, with special attention on middle-aged and older workers, those having chronic conditions or a lower level of physical fitness that can put them at a higher risk of heat stress

Funds will enable municipalities to secure and train staff able to respond to incidents involving bears.

The fourth-generation Roox, better mileage, more safety features and built-in connectivity, will go on sale by the end of the year for ¥1.6 million.

The conflict that has put rebels in control of much of the east of the country has left victims with no legal recourse and dismantled many of the clinics that offered care.

Korea University Anam Hospital said it held a completion ceremony on Wednesday for Cambodian physicians who participated in its “Global Fellowship of Goodwill” program, an international training initiative aimed at strengthening medical capacity in developing countries.The program welcomed two docto

Chinese authorities have announced new rules targeting the rapid expansion of medical science accounts on social media and other unofficial channels, to stop the spread of false and misleading medical information online. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the National Health Commission (NHC), the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM) jointly issued a notice about the new regulatory framework on August...