
What We’re Reading: Political Affiliation and Excess Deaths; Expanding Mental Health Coverage; Heat, Air Pollution Risk
Political leanings appear to be associated with mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic; the Biden administration takes steps to ensure parity between mental and physical health benefits; extreme heat and air pollution amplify heart attack risk.
Study Links Political Affiliation to COVID-19 Excess Deaths
A recent study analyzing mortality data during the COVID-19 pandemic from Florida and Ohio revealed a concerning correlation between political affiliation and excess deaths,
New Rules to Enhance Mental Health Coverage by Insurance Companies
The Biden administration has announced a set of new regulations aimed at encouraging insurance companies to expand their coverage of mental health treatments,
Heat Waves and Poor Air Quality Combine to Double Risk of Fatal Heart Attacks
A recent study reveals that enduring extreme heat and poor air quality simultaneously can be particularly deadly for the heart,
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