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Fewer than half of Latinos in the U.S. have adequate health insurance coverage --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2024-12-17 11:26

Fewer than half of Latinos in the U.S. have adequate health insurance coverage Latinos in the United States are less likely to have adequate health insurance than Americans overall, according to a new survey from health research nonprofit The Commonwealth Fund. Th… aoconnelld The Hill

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The Congo's unknown disease outbreak is severe malaria --Health Ministry

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2024-12-17 11:05

Congo's health ministry says unknown disease is severe malaria

LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's health ministry said on Tuesday that a previously unidentified disease circulating in the country's Panzi health zone is a severe form of malaria. ...

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Long COVID: Effects on employment, financial distress

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2024-12-17 10:51

Long COVID's effects on employment: Financial distress, fear of judgment Though research has shown that people with long COVID are more likely to be unemployed, the statistics don't reveal what patients go through before they cut their hours, stop working or lose their jobs. Emily Caldwell Medical Xpress

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Long COVID: Black adults with report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new study

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2024-12-17 10:38

Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research Black Americans were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 infections, illness and death during the pandemic. But the long-term toll of long COVID among this group is still largely overlooked. The Conversation

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U.S. Government annouced community relocation sources

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-12-16 17:21

New Interagency Resources Highlight Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation - HS Today The Department of the Interior and FEMA, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Office of Science and Technology Policy, are pleased to announce the release of Opportunities for Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation and Community-Driven Relocation: Guide for Communities to Federal Programs and Resources HSToday

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U.S. COVID Infection Rates Shown in Updated CDC Map

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-12-16 16:39

COVID: Updated CDC map reveals infection rates across US The latest data reveals that COVID-19 rates are rising in the U.S. compared to the previous week. Newsweek

The percentage of emergency department visits that were diagnosed as COVID has remained largely unchanged in recent weeks, at 0.6 percent—with the highest rates located in the Southwest: New Mexico at 1.8 percent and Arizona at 1.5 percent.

Deaths from COVID are highest in North Carolina, with 1.4 percent of deaths attributed to the virus.

California, Michigan, New York and Florida also have higher than average rates of COVID-related deaths, ranging from 1.2 percent in California to 0.6 percent in Florida.

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Rise in homeless older people factor in increasing number of Americans freezing to death

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-12-16 12:50

More Californians Are Freezing to Death. Experts Point to More Older Homeless People. - KFF Health News Hypothermia deaths have risen in California and across the nation. Experts point to the growing number of older, unsheltered homeless people as a key factor in the trend. paulavirna KFF Health News

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Climate change records may indicate global warming is accelerating faster than expected

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-12-16 12:39

Global climate records in 2023 and 2024 defy scientific explanation The record heat during 2023 and 2024 was a topic of debate at a recent climate science meeting. Andrew Freedman Axios

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FEMA distrust makes some North Carolina residents hesitant to apply for hurricane aid

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-12-16 12:30

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Climate change hearings conclude at World Court amid disputes between rich and island nations

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-12-16 12:12

Rich countries, island states lock horns on climate change at UN court

THE HAGUE, Dec 13 (Reuters) - The World Court concluded hearings on Friday on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change and whether large states contributing most to greenhouse-gas emissions should be liable for damage caused to small island nations.

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