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Why Do Mental Health Conditions Lead to More Severe Covid?

People with psychiatric conditions are more likely to be hospitalized or die of the virus. Scientists have ideas about why that might be the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis

Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

Governments subsidizing 'unprecedented' health threats from fossil fuels, leading medical journal finds

World governments are “fueling the fire” of a global health crisis with the trillions of dollars per year they direct toward subsidizing fossil fuels, according to findings published Tuesday. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

RFK Jr could lead US health and food safety in a second Trump term

Kamala Harris says vaccine skeptic is ‘exact last person’ who should be setting policy for families and children. Robert F Kennedy Jr could assume some control over US health and food safety in a ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Trump: RFK Jr. will work on 'health and women's health'

Former President Trump said Thursday he would have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. work on "health and women's health" and look at the nation's food supply, the latest indication that the former independent ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Find insights on UnitedHealth Group, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Zealand Pharma’s Petrelintide, and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy

The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

How to Close the Gender Health Gap

Sexism within health systems means that women get worse and delayed treatment. The UK has proposed a plan that could solve this issue—experts weigh in on how to do it best.

Tech - Wired - October 22

How Democrats are making health care more affordable

As physicians, we are witnessing firsthand how growing health care costs affect average Americans.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

At the Grocery Store, Blinded by the Light of the ‘Health Halo’

The term refers to the perception that a food product is generally good for us based on a single claim, casting subliminal power over our diets and dollars.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers

Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Translation tech tackles health language barriers

A new device is helping to improve communication between patients who do not speak English.

Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?

It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

What is okra water and is it good for your health?

In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Health secretary will vote against assisted dying law

The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.

Harris vs. Trump on lowering health care costs

Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — McDonald's E.coli issue worsens {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Harris vs. Trump: lowering health care costs The economy and health ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare

Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scare

Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy

Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

How to Deliver Quality Mental Health Treatment Online

The modern environment is conducive to telemental health, but only if done well.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Man to create giant GPS penis for mental health

Terry Rosoman previously struggled with mental health issues and says he wants to help other men.

Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?

Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partners

World - Financial Times - October 25

Who will lead Hamas after Sinwar?

The assassination confronts militant group with crucial strategic choice at its weakest point in two decades

Business - Financial Times - October 18

States take leading role on AI

The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

238 doctors, health care providers call on Trump to release medical records

The letter comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is criticizing former President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency about his health.

France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal

Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in country

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care

The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested

Donald Trump commuted the 20-year prison sentence of Philip Esformes, convicted of a massive Medicare fraud, during the then-president's final weeks in office.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Jacksepticeye’s Thankmas 2024 partners with mental health crisis hotlines

Thankmas, one of the biggest charitable events in the game space, is back again -- this time supporting crisis hotlines in the U.S. and U.K.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Florida health officials sued for censorship over abortion campaign ad

The citizen-led ballot initiative Floridians Protecting Freedom has filed a lawsuit against state health officials alleging political speech has been censored in the state. The Florida Department ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Health care fraudster Philip Esformes is latest Trump clemency recipient to be arrested

Philip Esformes, whose 20-year prison sentence for a massive, $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme was commuted in 2020 by then-President Donald Trump, was arrested over the weekend in Florida on ...

More than 1,500 physicians call on Trump to release health care plan

More than 1,500 physicians around the country are calling on former President Trump to release his health care plan with three weeks until election day. In the new letter authored by the Committee ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests

Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders

Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capital

World - Financial Times - October 17

Elevance Health’s stock slumps 13% as profit dented by ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid challenges

Elevance Health Inc.’s stock tumbled 13% Thursday and weighed on rivals after the health insurer’s third-quarter profit fell short of estimates amid ”unprecedented” challenges in the Medicaid ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

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