Health

Beyond the obvious: Exploring the social determinants of health

Being healthy is at the top of many of our to-do lists. But did you know that social factors often have a greater influence on your health than the medical care you receive? Enter the social determinants of health. What are social determinants of health? Nonmedical conditions that ...

A primer on cancers of the blood

Virtually everyone has dealt with cancer, whether personally or through an acquaintance or family member. While the disease is common, the National Cancer Institute reports there are more than 100 types of cancer. Whether you have a friend or loved one living with cancer or it’s a disease ...

U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but remains below pre-pandemic level

New York — U.S. life expectancy rose last year — by more than a year — but still isn’t close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said Wednesday. But even with the large ...