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Layal Liverpool: ‘Racism is a public health crisis – and we can do something about it’
Layal Liverpool has a PhD in virology and immunology, and has worked as a reporter for New Scientist and Nature. In her new book Systemic: How Racism is Making Us Ill, she unearths the shocking facts about health threats to people of colour. What was the impetus for the book?The idea came about in 2021.…
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How digital health companies are capitalizing on the GLP-1 boom
Some analysts estimate that anti-obesity medications could grow into a $100 billion industry by the end of the decade. Companies including Calibrate, Ro and WeightWatchers are looking to capitalize on the GLP-1 boom by launching weight loss programs around medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Medication shortages, spotty insurance coverage and counterfeits have created challenges for…
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Mobile medical clinics bring health care directly to homeless veterans in 25 cities
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Clover Health Investments Insider Confidence Rewarded, Stock Hits US$490m Market Cap
Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ:CLOV) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The stock climbed by 12% resulting in a US$55m addition to the company’s market value. As a result, the stock they originally bought for US$149.9k is now worth US$188.7k. Although we don’t think shareholders should simply…
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Semaglutide use tied to lower kidney disease risk in obesity
Share on PinterestSemaglutide drug use were linked to better kidney health in people with obesity and established heart disease in a new study. Image credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images. Both obesity and cardiovascular disease can increase a person’s risk of developing kidney disease. A recent study found that semaglutide may help reduce the progression of kidney…
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Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: May 25, 2024
Study Challenges Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria Claims With Longitudinal Data A recent study revealed that gender identity among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youths can be fluid over time, but these changes do not significantly affect depressive symptoms. Researchers tracked 366 SGM youths over approximately 3.5 years, finding that around 18.3% reported shifting their gender identity…
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Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: May 25, 2024
Study Challenges Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria Claims With Longitudinal Data A recent study revealed that gender identity among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youths can be fluid over time, but these changes do not significantly affect depressive symptoms. Researchers tracked 366 SGM youths over approximately 3.5 years, finding that around 18.3% reported shifting their gender identity…
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Health Equity and Access Weekly Roundup: May 25, 2024
Study Challenges Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria Claims With Longitudinal Data A recent study revealed that gender identity among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youths can be fluid over time, but these changes do not significantly affect depressive symptoms. Researchers tracked 366 SGM youths over approximately 3.5 years, finding that around 18.3% reported shifting their gender identity…
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6 Types Of Health And Wellness Retreats To Help Recharge
The global wellness tourism industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds and is predicted to be worth around $1.4 trillion in 2027. This shows an increase of more than 100% on the market size from 2022, which stood at just over $650 billion, according to Statista. In order to accommodate travelers who are seeking…
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Virtual healthcare in rural Indiana
“I’ve got to warn you,” Jeanie Schug began, “I live rural and sometimes don’t have the best phone connection. If the call drops, I ask that you call me back.” This candid admission from Jeanie not only highlights the everyday challenges of rural living but also sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the…
