Childbirth :: Early childbirth risky for women
Women who have their first child before the age of 20 are at a higher risk of chronic diseases and death when they reach middle age, a new study shows.
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HIV :: UNITAID celebrates major achievements in first year of existence
In the year since it was established, the international drug purchase facility UNITAID has managed to reduce the price of HIV treatments for children by almost 40%, and those for second-line antiretroviral (ARV) drugs by between 25% and 50%.
Depression :: Depression is significant cause of early retirement
Men in late middle age with depressive symptoms are more likely to leave the labor force than men without such symptoms are, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.
Healthcare :: Flat rate benefits patients travelling longer distances, Canada
On Oct. 1, 2007, the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) will implement a fairer, more streamlined fee structure to ensure most patients pay the same for ambulance transport in B.C., regardless of where they live or the distance they travel, and to eliminate fees for thousands of low income individuals.
Health Insurance :: Uninsured community health center patients often have difficulty accessing specialty services
Uninsured patients who receive their primary health care in publicly funded community health centers face significant obstacles accessing specialty services outside of these centers, even after a physician has deemed them necessary. While Medicaid patients, to a lesser extent, also face obstacles, insured/Medicare patients have a far easier time accessing needed services.
Infant :: British Columbia recognizes International FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day
British Columbia recognizes International FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Day and September as FASD Prevention and Support Month, announced Children and Family Development Minister Tom Christensen.
Mental Health :: UN health agency WHO urges more investments, services for mental health disorders
With up to half of all people with severe mental disorders worldwide and a vast majority of mild or moderate cases not receiving any treatment, the United Nations health agency appealed to countries to increase their investment and support for necessary services.
Pregnancy :: Pregnancy may increase the risk of developing binge eating disorder
Pregnancy may open a window of vulnerability for developing binge eating disorder, especially for women from lower socioeconomic situations, according to a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers and colleagues in Norway.
Diet :: Income inequality associated with overnourishment and undernourishment in India
It has been known that countries with rapidly developing economies may experience a double-disease burden that results from undernutrition and overnutrition. People living in poverty experience diseases that result from a lack of resources, while affluent individuals may suffer from diseases that result from an abundance of resources.
Child Care :: Out-of-school child care subsidy rate to increase
Families with children aged six to 12, who receive a child care subsidy for out-of-school child care, will see their monthly subsidy amount increase beginning Sept. 1, Minister of State for Child Care Linda Reid announced.