health care

Some of the poorest of Europe live for more than the wealthiest in America. Studies explain why

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New research highlights a striking contrast in mortality between the US and Europe, which shows that even the wealthiest Americans are more risk of dying early than their European counterparts, and in some cases, even when compared to the poorest in Europe. While high income is generally related to low mortality risk in both regions, … Read more

“Winter Vomiting Bug” Cases Surge In UK, New Figures Show ‘Stubbornly High’ Spread

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Despite the arrival of spring and the start of British Summer Time, norovirus cases in England are remaining unusually high, according to The Metro. New data shows that the number of people in hospitals with norovirus symptoms hasn’t decreased as expected. On average, 903 hospital beds were occupied daily last week by patients with norovirus, … Read more