The FINANCIAL Researchers have linked a decade-long decline in the blood lead levels of American Indian adults to long-term cardiovascular health benefits, including reduced blood pressure levels and a reduction in a marker associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The research, supported by the National Institutes of Health, found that adults who hadThe FINANCIAL Researchers have linked a decade-long decline in the blood lead levels of American Indian adults to long-term cardiovascular health benefits, including reduced blood pressure levels and a reduction in a marker associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The research, supported by the National Institutes of Health, found that adults who had » The FINANCIAL Health&Beauty
Privatisation of the NHS has come in many guises over the last decade. This has had its costs – not least fragmentation, waste, loss of patients’ trust, inequities in access, the creation of a self-seeking for-profit service sector and the potential emergence of a two-tier healthcare system. This article examines different forms of privatisation inPrivatisation of the NHS has come in many guises over the last decade. This has had its costs – not least fragmentation, waste, loss of patients’ trust, inequities in access, the creation of a self-seeking for-profit service sector and the potential emergence of a two-tier healthcare system. This article examines different forms of privatisation in » The FINANCIAL Health&Beauty
Aging in place has become a popular choice for seniors, as it allows them to remain in the comfort of their own homes while maintaining their independence. However, many seniors need assistance and support to age in place gracefully. For example, it may involve making modifications to the home environment to promote safety and accessibility.Aging in place has become a popular choice for seniors, as it allows them to remain in the comfort of their own homes while maintaining their independence. However, many seniors need assistance and support to age in place gracefully. For example, it may involve making modifications to the home environment to promote safety and accessibility. » The FINANCIAL Health&Beauty
Occupational cancer is the term given to cancers caused by exposure to carcinogenic factors in the working environment, generally due to long-term exposure. Many cancer cases present themselves several years after the exposure took place, in some cases over 40 years. Between 2013 and 2021, a total of 33 712 cases of occupational cancers were officiallyOccupational cancer is the term given to cancers caused by exposure to carcinogenic factors in the working environment, generally due to long-term exposure. Many cancer cases present themselves several years after the exposure took place, in some cases over 40 years. Between 2013 and 2021, a total of 33 712 cases of occupational cancers were officially » The FINANCIAL Europe
For the first time, the Scottish Health Survey collected data for both adults and children on the prevalence and impact on the lives of individuals living with chronic pain. The survey found that in 2022: Over a third (38%) of adults were in pain or discomfort that lasted three months or more. A higher proportionFor the first time, the Scottish Health Survey collected data for both adults and children on the prevalence and impact on the lives of individuals living with chronic pain. The survey found that in 2022: Over a third (38%) of adults were in pain or discomfort that lasted three months or more. A higher proportion » The FINANCIAL Health&Beauty