Why European life expectancy gains have slowed and how to boost longevity again
Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy. ADVERTISEMENT Life expectancy may have fallen across Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but longevity gains were tapering off for nearly a decade beforehand – and a new study sheds light on why. Europeans born today […]
How to Foster a People-Centered Environment in Cancer Treatment
What does a people-centered environment mean in cancer treatment?The role of empathy in oncology careIntegrating patient voices into care designCreating supportive spaces for patients and familiesLeveraging technology to enhance patient-centered careExamples of people-centered programs in actionChallenges and opportunities in fostering a people-centered approachThe future of people-centered cancer treatmentReferencesFurther reading The new World Cancer Day theme […]
How to accompany cancer patients? Four experts propose some ways
By Walter Sánchez Silva Lima Newsroom, Nov 9, 2024 / 07:00 am “You have cancer.” These brief but shocking words stir up many feelings in a patient and those around him or her, including the fear of death. Fighting cancer is not easy and many don’t know what to do in such a situation, beyond […]
How to Close the Gender Health Gap
If you’re a man, you are more likely to suffer a health condition that kills you. But if you’re a woman, you are more likely to live in ill health. Women spend 25 percent more of their lives in ill health compared to men. This, in a nutshell, is the gender health gap. When a […]
Why It’s Important And How To Increase Access To It
Primary Care improves health outcomes and reduces costs. getty Primary care is crucial for improving health outcomes and lowering overall healthcare costs. According to a 2021 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “People in countries and health systems with high-quality primary care enjoy better health outcomes and more health equity.” Investing […]
Top 3 High-Paying Industries In 2024 (And How To Get In)
Top 3 High-Paying Industries In 2024 (And How To Get In) getty Massive tech layoffs and the talks of a global recession may break the idea of a promising year this 2024. However, It’s impossible to ignore three leading industries that are sprinting ahead, where high salaries are not mere possibilities, but realities. If you’re […]
Health Insurance: How to avail quick cashless facility during medical emergency? A step-by-step guide
In the face of unexpected health challenges, health insurance can either emerge as a dependable ‘knight in shining armour’ or a ‘complex labyrinth to navigate’. Regrettably, in the aftermath of an emergency, individuals often develop a less favourable perception of both insurance and insurers. This perception primarily stems from a lack of understanding of the […]
How to Ride the Biotech Roller Coaster
With stocks starting to price in interest-rate cuts next year, the biotech sector has emerged as a winner for investors seeking riskier bets with more distant payoffs. But investing in this industry is tricky because biotech is a sector of haves and have-nots. While every industry has its winners and losers, the gap in biotech […]
How to apply for Florida KidCare and MyAccess, the state´s health and food assistance programs – NBC 6 South Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed his budget for next year, which is smaller than the current spending plan, but would include more funds for certain areas of healthcare. DeSantis announced a proposed $46 billion in healthcare out of the $114.4 billion budget — which is $4.6 billion less than the current year. Child healthcare would receive […]