Month: August 2020

KHN’s ‘What The Health?’: Democrats in Array (For Now)

Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. Democrats have shown a remarkably united front, including on health care, in their socially distant, made-for-TV convention this week. That’s likely due, at least in part, to the physical separation of party members who disagree on issues — this year they cannot chatter on live […]

Published on August 20, 2020

Study finds signs of altruism in people’s COVID-19 worries

A new study demonstrates that people are more concerned about whether their family members could contract COVID-19 or if they are unknowingly spreading the virus themselves than they are with contracting it. The study also shows how increased resilience is able to reduce rates of anxiety and depression during the pandemic. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on August 20, 2020

Research shows air pollution could play role in development of cardiometabolic diseases

Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental risk factor, and causes more than nine million deaths per year. New research shows air pollution may play a role in the development of cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes. Importantly, the effects were reversible with cessation of exposure. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on August 20, 2020