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Author Archives: Daniel Yarnall (Blog writer, Daniel Yarnall)
What’s Killing Young People and How We Can Solve It
New research reveals the impact of youth mortality rates around the globe
Young people are often overlooked in discussions about death and dying. While the youth mortality rate has been in decline on the whole, rarely is a single trend the whole story.
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New Report Identifies Cancer Risk Hot Zones Around the Country
ProPublica investigation of EPA data shows 250k Americans exposed to carcinogenic pollution
A new report shines a light on how industrial sites are exposing Americans to cancer-causing pollutants at a much higher rate than the EPA considers acceptable. The nonprofit newsroom ProPublica examined EPA reported data and found that a quarter of … Continue reading
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Nursing Shortage Spells Longer Wait Times for Hospice
Potential patients have had enrollment delayed or been turned away due to staffing issues
Nursing is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but hospice facilities have not seen the surge. In many states, nursing shortages have forced facilities to delay patients’ enrollment or to … Continue reading
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October Marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
A growing public conversation shines a light on grieving mothers’ stigma
The month of October means a true transition into the fall season for many, with Halloween coming at the end of the month. But October also brings a lesser-known observance of pregnancy loss, somberly fitting for the taboo surrounding it. … Continue reading
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Vaccine Mandate Extended to Federally Funded Health Care Facilities
Nursing homes are no longer the only ones affected by Biden's vaccination rules
Eldercare facilities may breathe a little easier after Thursday, September 9. President Joseph R. Biden declared a new vaccine mandate that extended to more health care settings after previous rules only threatened nursing homes that took Medicaid or Medicare.
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Cognitive Skills May Improve as We Age, Study Shows
Certain mental faculties may get better with time
Aging is the unavoidable boogeyman for many people, to the point where anti-aging has become a $58.5 billion dollar industry that’s only projected to grow in the next decade. But it’s becoming more and more evident that aging isn’t necessarily … Continue reading
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