Many Blacks, Hispanics believe they’ll get worse care if dementia strikes
(HealthDay)—Black and Hispanic Americans already face higher risks for dementia than the general population. Many also believe they’d get worse
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Why the next flu season may be worse than ever
Why the next flu season may be worse than ever: There have been barely any cases this winter thanks to
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COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse
The makers of COVID-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes against worrisome virus mutations—and regulators are looking
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Women undergo less aggressive open heart surgery, experience worse outcomes than men
Women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result
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Will Pot or CBD Make You a Worse Driver?
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2020 — As marijuana laws relax and the popularity of CBD products explodes, more Americans may find
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People with depression fare worse in heart health study
Heart disease and depression are interwoven, and a new study is helping unravel that connection by linking depression with poorer
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Minority patients with rheumatic diseases have worse COVID-19 outcomes
New research at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, reveals that people of color with rheumatic disease
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COVID-19 is making tinnitus worse, new study finds
New research reveals that tinnitus, a common condition that causes the perception of noise in the ear and head, is
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Medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas worse: droplet study
Health experts have determined that face coverings are a vital tool in reducing the spread of coronavirus—but little research has
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Low health literacy tied to worse heart failure outcomes
(HealthDay)—Poor health literacy is associated with worse heart failure outcomes, according to a review published in the June issue of
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