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Holidays are portrayed as a time of joy, when families and friends gather for festive meals and exchange gifts. Studies show these moments can strengthen well-being and enhance meaningful connections.
A new article details innovative solutions to help bridge the persistent digital divide in the United States. The article, “Bridging Rural America’s Digital Divide in Health Care,” examines the three pillars of digital connectivity—infrastructure, affordability, and adoption—and highlights how communities…
Research involving Pompeu Fabra University has concluded that abortions in Spain fell by around 24% during the two months of strict lockdown due to COVID-19 in the spring of 2020. The study, conducted by the researchers Libertad González (UPF Department…
A systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower all-cause mortality and possible reductions in cardiovascular deaths, heart attacks, and strokes. Notably, the greatest benefit for preventing nonfatal…
A University of York professor has called for urgent international action to tackle what he describes as an “unseen epidemic” of tobacco-related deaths among people with mental ill health.
A study from the University of Limerick analyzing almost six million person-years of data has revealed that personality traits are linked to longevity and risk of death.
Over five decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has become known as the nation’s first “food as medicine” program. Low-income families receiving WIC benefits—which provides nutritious food in designated categories, nutrition education and access…
For several years, pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV (PrEP) has been a major success in preventing new cases. However, individuals on PrEP typically engage in riskier sexual behavior and thus are more susceptible to acquiring other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
People who want to quit smoking benefit from lotteries as an incentive. This is evident from the Smoke-Free Lottery, a field experiment conducted by the RIVM, Radboud University and various Dutch universities. The findings of this study were published this…
The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it “super flu.” Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself.