Fixing the U.S. health care system can seem like a herculean task. But the solution is “actually very simple,” according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist Amy Finkelstein. In their recent book “We’ve Got You…
International Research Collaboration Aims to Personalise Prevention and…
33 leading international partners, supported by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), have teamed up to launch the research consortium iCARE4CVD to better understand cardiovascular disease and optimise future prevention and treatment. By creating one database…
WHO recommends stronger policies to protect children from…
WHO has released a new guideline on policies to protect children from the harmful impact of food marketing. The guideline recommends countries implement comprehensive mandatory policies to protect children of all ages from the marketing…
Many People with Bipolar Disorder Use Cannabis. It…
Many people with bipolar disorder have a strong attraction to marijuana. A 2019 review of 53 studies found that almost a quarter of a combined sample of 51,756 individuals with the condition used cannabis or…
Good oral hygiene is especially important during the…
Holidays are known for parties, gifts and delicious treats. Kids go trick-or-treating, pies are baked and cookies are decorated. It’s the time of year that brings everyone together.But with all the sugary treats, increased potential…
NICE impact cardiovascular disease prevention | Measuring the…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for all heart and circulatory diseases, including: coronary heart disease angina heart attack congenital heart disease hypertension stroke vascular dementia. This report highlights progress made by the…