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Study of Over 16 Million Americans Finds Slight Decrease in Obesity Prevalence in 2023

Dec. 17, 2024
The area with the most notable decrease in obesity prevalence was also the area with the highest observed per capita GLP-1RA dispensing rate.
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UF Health Shands Hospital Introduces UF Health Hospital at Home

Nov. 18, 2024
The program will treat certain patients at home, opening bedspace for patients who cannot receive home care.
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Leapfrog Group Releases Its Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade

Nov. 18, 2024
Scores for HAIs, hand hygiene, and medication errors are on the rise nationally, but more improvements are needed.
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WHO Issues Guidance on Integrating Health Within Climate Plans

Nov. 12, 2024
The guidance comes in advance of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference; the organization stresses the importance of measuring climate success with health outcomes.
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Higher Resting Heart Rates Associated With Increased Risk of AFib in Black Adults

Nov. 7, 2024
Each rise of 10 beats-per-minute in resting heart rate was associated with a 9% higher risk of developing AFib in a new study.
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Study Finds Adoption of Certain Standards for Children's Care in Emergency Departments Saves Thousands of Lives Per Year

Nov. 5, 2024
The standards encompass training, coordination of healthcare, and procedures and medical equipment needed to care for ill and injured children.