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As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren’t aware of it
You can call 988 for yourself, or for a friend or family member. Flashpop/Stone via Getty ImagesJuly 2023 marks the...
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How austerity made the UK more vulnerable to COVID
SB Arts Media/ShutterstockThe concept of austerity featured prominently in the first round of hearings of the UK’s COVID inquiry, which...
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Since the start of 2023, measles has been reported in a third of countries in the World Health Organization (WHO)...
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How to train your body for hot weather if you are active or work outdoors
There are several ways to help prevent a perilous rise in core temperature while being physically active in the heat....
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Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts
Breakfast – especially a high-fibre one – may help prevent weight regain. Red Stock/ ShutterstockLosing weight is challenging. But as...
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Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research
LightField Studios/ShutterstockDifficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find the...
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Where the government draws the line for Medicaid coverage leaves out many older Americans who may need help paying for medical and long-term care bills – new research
Many older people with health insurance coverage through Medicare still can't afford the care they need. RichLegg/E+ via Getty ImagesThe...
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Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix's weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesScorching temperatures have...
Read moreExtreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix's weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesScorching temperatures have...
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