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Young people’s risk of becoming ill with Covid-19 is tiny – but could the long-term mental health impact of virus restrictions be far more damaging? Thousands of students are in enforced self-isolation at universities, and thousands more children are missing out on school because of positive Covid tests in their midst. This follows nearly four […]
“Vote like your health care is on the ballot—because it is,” Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden tweeted this September following President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Indeed, our health as a nation depends on the government’s response to urgent issues like the coronavirus, drug policy, health care access […]
Exercise is good for you and often you’ll feel on top of the world after you’ve worked up a sweat. But even the most ardent exerciser will admit that sometimes the spirit isn’t willing, and the flesh is weak and fancies a sit-down. Now imagine you’re one of the estimated 43% of people in England […]
President Donald Trump really, really wants to fool voters into thinking he has a plan to make the health care system great again. But he really, really doesn’t. In Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday, Trump signed executive orders he claims address two of the biggest concerns Americans have about the health care system: coverage for […]
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, millions of people in every corner of the world have been touched by human tragedy and financial hardship from the global economic downturn. As difficult as these hardships have been, coping with Covid-19 has revealed a silver lining. In finding ways to mitigate and minimize exposure to Covid-19, […]
Healthcare entrepreneurs are an essential part of the innovation landscape and they play center stage at several of MedCity’s events. At the upcoming MedCity INVEST Digital Health virtual conference September 21-25, held in partnership with Medical Alley, digital health startups will present to judges across four tracks as part of the Pitch Perfect competition. At MedCity INVEST Digital Health […]
When you eat seasonally you’re not only consuming foods in your region at peak ripeness and nutrient density, but you’re also supporting local farmers and your community. When practicing a mindful eating lifestyle, one of the things we pay attention to is where our food is coming from and how it got to our plate. […]
I’ve had health anxiety for as long as I can remember. Even as a little kid, I was hyper-aware of the health risks the world posed, constantly living in fear of catching a severe stomach virus or some other illness that would leave me hospitalized and dying in my sleep. Everything was a threat. To […]
New research sheds light on the understanding of how cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, can improve heart health and prevent cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular disease is a result of the build-up of fatty cells, inflammation, calcium, and other substances within the blood vessel walls – known as […]
With direct-to-consumer health brands Hims and Ro surging to high valuations, a new telehealth startup is entering the field with two big backers. New York-based Thirty Madison, founded just three years ago, raised a $ 47 million series B round led by Polaris Partners and with participation from Johnson & Johnson Innovation Inc. Previous investors […]
Previously, Harris also cosponsored several other pieces of legislation on the topic of maternal health, including the Modernizing Obstetric Medicine Standards (MOMS) Act, the Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services (MOMMIES) Act, and the Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act. On abortion access and reproductive health: Harris has been clear […]
Why Oral Health Can Reveal A Lot About Your Overall Wellbeing – NewBeauty Skip to content This article first appeared in the Summer 2020 issue of New Beauty. Click here to subscribe There’s a reason why we are wired to find a pretty smile attractive: There are hidden—and scientifically proven—connections between oral health and overall […]
Doctors are seeing a rise in people reporting severe mental health difficulties, a group of NHS leaders says. It follows a more than 30% drop in referrals to mental health services during the peak of the pandemic. But there are predictions that the recent rise will mean demand actually outstrips pre-coronavirus levels – perhaps by […]
Ginger, a digital health startup that lets users chat with a mental health coach, raised $ 50 million in funding in a series D round. Advance Venture Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners led the funding round, with participation from Cigna Ventures, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, and LinkedIn Executive Chairman Jeff Weiner. David ibnAle, a founding partner […]
Luma Health’s platform automates scheduling and referrals via text message. Screenshot from MedCity Invest Often, a painful experience will spur founders to start a new company. For Luma Health CEO Adnan Iqbal, it was tearing his ACL during a soccer match. He was told that he would have to wait three weeks before he could […]