Irvine, California, May 31, 2023 Medicaid telehealth coverage between 2013 and 2019 was associated with significant growth in telehealth use and improved access to health care, whereas private policies had no such association, according to a study conducted by the University of California , Irvine. An analysis of 20,000 records of U.S. adults under 65 … Read more
Share on PinterestA new study has found that ketamine infusion is comparable to electroconvulsive therapy in the treatment of major depressive disorder. Aitor Diago/Getty Images Major depression is a serious mental illness that can cause emotional and physical symptoms as well decrease in quality of life. Researchers are still trying to figure out the best … Read more
Overall health care costs could be reduced in Canada by providing free prescription drugs to patients, according to a new study. Led by a University of Toronto medical school researcher, the three-year study aimed to see how eliminating out-of-pocket costs for drugs would impact healthcare system spending, particularly for patients who reported delaying or not … Read more
In our 2023 Health Guide, we shared some of the most exciting recent health findings from Michigan researchers. Check out some of these results. Surprise! The internet is full of lies! This may come as a big shock, but people who get their health news from lesser-known social media and websites believe more misinformation than … Read more
New research finds that people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet they have lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol than those who eat meat. People who ate a plant-based diet had 10% lower LDL cholesterol levels than those who ate meat. Experts say the reasoning is complicated. About 86 million people in the United … Read more
MARK TAYLOR/Stuff Ninety-six percent of those who have used cannabis for pain said it helped them in some way. (Stock photo) New Zealanders who use cannabis to help with chronic conditions told researchers the drug has allowed them to move away from other pain medications, including opioids, prompting new calls for drug policy changes. A … Read more
New research shows that foods high in flavonoids may help prevent frailty in older adults. Researchers have found this to be especially true in quercetin-rich foods. Here, nutrition experts explain the findings. As we age, our bodies naturally lose some degree of bone strength, and brittleness, or weakness, becomes a more common problem. Now, a … Read more
A study involving more than 3,500 seniors found that supplementing daily with multivitamins can slow age-related memory decline. The effect was particularly strong among those with cardiovascular conditions. Research underscores the importance of good nutrition for aging brain health, although supplements should not replace a balanced diet and advice from a doctor should be sought … Read more
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last Updated – May 28, 2023, 4:00 PM IST A new study finds that plant-based diets have a positive impact on lowering cholesterol A new study published in the European Heart Journal, a peer-reviewed medical journal of cardiology, has found that vegetarian and vegan diets can lower the level of cholesterol, which is … Read more
May 26 Through a combination of data and extensive community discussion, a recent study published by the Frederick County Department of Health identified factors influencing pregnancy and birth inequalities for Black mothers in Frederick County. The study sought to contextualize data showing a higher rate of adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth … Read more