There is a significant lack of awareness about the effects of gym lifestyles on male infertility in young adults, according to a study published in the January issue of Reproductive BioMedicine Online.
Fasting before cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary
The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure.
Researcher warns about ‘lookism’ and toxic resolutions in a social media–fueled body-critical era
Last year the top three New Year’s resolutions people intended to make in 2023, were about getting a better body, namely doing more exercise, losing weight and improving diet, according to a You Gov Poll. This was the fourth year in a row that resolutions to improve body image were in the top three.
Many US children have inadequate, inconsistent health insurance coverage: Study
Publicly insured children have higher rates of inconsistent coverage but lower rates of inadequate coverage compared with commercially insured children, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in JAMA Health Forum.
Many dead patients still listed as alive in electronic health records, researchers say
Nearly one in five deceased patients are marked alive in electronic health records (EHRs) and 80 percent received primary care outreach after their death, according to a research letter published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Women with osteoporosis want to know their fracture risk
Most women with osteoporosis want to know their fracture risk, but only half have received this information from health care providers, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in Osteoporosis International.
Gov’t to rehabilitate 23 boreholes in Lupososhi
By NATION REPORTER
GOVERNMENT through the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has planned to rehabilitate 23 boreholes in five districts in Northern Province.
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Contractors abandon site in Chimwemwe after being paid
By ROGERS KALERO
TWO contractors in Chimwemwe Constituency who were awarded contracts to grade roads have reportedly abandoned their sites after being paid part of the money through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), it has been disclosed.
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Private equity acquisition of hospitals may increase adverse events
Hospital-acquired adverse events are increased in association with private equity acquisition of hospitals, according to a study published in the Dec. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Mortality, morbidity increased with heart failure hospitalization in adults with congenital heart disease
For adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.