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Zinnia Health looked at the connection between mental illness and substance use disorder, citing early 2020 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and academic studies.… Continue Reading

Study.com reports that the U.S health care system will experience significant changes as it adapts to keep nurses that can meet the needs of an aging population.  … Continue Reading

In honor of National Space Day on May 6, Stacker has compiled a list of key astronomy and astrophysics terms that are out of this world!… Continue Reading

Deciding to seek out counseling or medical treatment for mental health issues is one of the most difficult decisions, particularly for men. Ro consulted studies from scientific and medical journals to identify six common barriers men face when seeking support for their mental health.… Continue Reading

CPR can be a lifesaver in a medical emergency. ACLS Medical Training looked at research from BioMed Central and other sources such as the American Heart Association to determine which factors affect survival after CPR.… Continue Reading

Are you over age 45? Guava Health outlines how frequently you should be screened for 10 health conditions and diseases, citing research from the Preventative Health Task Force, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and medical journals.  … Continue Reading

Inspired by a list of green jobs in Data for Progress’ report, Stacker explains which occupations are on the front line against climate emergency.… Continue Reading

Guava Health compiled a list of important medical information to have prepared in case of an emergency.  … Continue Reading

Composting is an easy way to help your garden and the environment. Pela compiled 10 steps to help people start composting at home.… Continue Reading

Citing data from SAMHSA, Zinnia Health identified the most commonly misused prescription drugs in the United States.  … Continue Reading

The American Cancer Society predicts 1,918,030 new cancer cases in the U.S. in 2022 and 609,360 cancer deaths. Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Stacker averaged the annual number of new cancer cases per 100,000 people in 2000 and in 2018 (the most recent year for comprehensive data) to determine the increasing trend of certain types of the disease.… Continue Reading

Think rates of heart disease are the same across the United States? ACLS Medical Training breaks down the more complicated truth with a look at rates of heart disease across each state.  … Continue Reading

Almond Cow examined what's behind the newest anti-diet diet craze of intuitive eating—and how perspectives among Americans and scientists are changing toward what constitutes a healthy lifestyle.   … Continue Reading

Zinnia Health identified the number of patients seeking treatment for substance use disorder in every state and Washington D.C.… Continue Reading

Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans today—1 in 4 people die from this health condition. ACLS Medical Training put together a list of health or lifestyle risks that may increase your chances of getting heart disease, using information from the CDC.  … Continue Reading

Stacker compiled a gallery of incredible photos of the sun from space using NASA’s image gallery.… Continue Reading