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6 days ago · A CDC report showed a decline in death rates in 2023 for almost all of the leading causes, meaning life expectancy was 78.5 years last year overall.
US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements …
5 days ago · U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this year. Death rates fell last year for almost all leading causes, notably COVID-19, heart disease and drug overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Thursday. That translated to adding nearly a year the estimated lifespan of ...
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Aug 9, 2024 · Some people say there's a need for more mental health funding and awareness in Southwest Florida. Lee County is taking some steps to try to do both.
Scientists know our bodies are full of microplastics. What are they ...
Dec 18, 2024 · 1. Which microplastics are actually in our bodies? Our soil, drinking water and food supply, the air we breathe, all carry microplastics, defined as any plastic particle as small as 1 nanometer and as large as 5 millimeters. Some have built up in the environment over many years, while others arrive daily, as they shed from tires, our clothing, food packaging, personal care products and more.
Guest docs discuss health care's hot topics from the past month
Dec 9, 2024 · The panel of medical experts joining the show are Dr. Joseph Drazkowski, from left, Dr. Amy Hessler and Dr. Tina Ardon. A panel of medical provide insight into November's biggest headlines, including fluoridation, ER boarding and updated opioid prescribing guidelines. "What's Health Got to Do with ...
Ladapo advises communities to stop adding fluoride to water …
Nov 22, 2024 · This is a file photo of Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo. On Friday, he advised communities against adding fluoride to water supplies, citing research that it could risk children to developing neurological issues.
COVID-19 - Health News Florida
Dec 5, 2024 · News about coronavirus in Florida and around the world is constantly emerging. It's hard to stay on top of it all but Health News Florida and WUSF can help. Our responsibility at WUSF News is to keep you informed, and to help discern what’s important for your family as you make what could be life-saving decisions.
Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation's fourth ...
Nov 11, 2024 · The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. Stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than half a million Americans have a stroke every year. But up to 80% of strokes may be preventable with better nutrition, exercise ...
Consultations for obesity drug prescriptions are way up over 2023 ...
Dec 12, 2024 · The popularity of obesity drugs like Wegovy is showing no sign of slowing down. New data showed that in 2024, more people are seeking them out than ever before. NPR pharmaceuticals correspondent Sydney Lupkin reports. SYDNEY LUPKIN, BYLINE: Doctor Sarah Nosal, a family physician in the South Bronx ...