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Tag: EPIDEMIOLOGY
Bullying others increases the risk of developing mental health problems and vice versa
December 4, 2019 — A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests there is a two-way relationship between bullying perpetration and mental health problems among youth in the U.S. Researchers report that bullying perpetration increased the…
Bullying others increases the risk of developing mental health problems and vice versa
December 4, 2019 — A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health suggests there is a two-way relationship between bullying perpetration and mental health problems among youth in the U.S. Researchers report that bullying perpetration increased the…
Researchers find common measures of immune status, inflammation can predict mortality
Newly published research led by Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals
Researchers find common measures of immune status, inflammation can predict mortality
Newly published research led by Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals
1940s blood samples reveal historical spread of malaria
DNA from 75-year old eradicated European malaria parasites uncovers the historical spread of one of the two most common forms of the disease, Plasmodium vivax, from Europe to the Americas during the colonial period, finds a new study co-led by…
Unexpected viral behavior linked to type 1 diabetes in high-risk children
A TEDDY study led by the University of South Florida has discovered unexpected connections between viruses and T1D
1940s blood samples reveal historical spread of malaria
DNA from 75-year old eradicated European malaria parasites uncovers the historical spread of one of the two most common forms of the disease, Plasmodium vivax, from Europe to the Americas during the colonial period, finds a new study co-led by…
Unexpected viral behavior linked to type 1 diabetes in high-risk children
A TEDDY study led by the University of South Florida has discovered unexpected connections between viruses and T1D
Facial deformity in royal dynasty was linked to inbreeding, scientists confirm
First study to indicate a direct relationship between inbreeding and facial morphology
Mommy drinking is on the upswing — but women without children still drink more
Binge drinking has risen for women across all adult ages and parenting statuses
Mommy drinking is on the upswing — but women without children still drink more
Binge drinking has risen for women across all adult ages and parenting statuses
Uncontrolled asthma attacks during pregnancy increase health risks for mothers and babies
Women with asthma who suffer severe symptoms while they are pregnant face higher risks of health problems both for themselves and their babies compared to women with well-controlled asthma, according to research published in the European Respiratory Journal [1]. The…
The nature of salmonella is changing — and it’s meaner
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Salmonella is acting up in Michigan, and it could be a model for what’s happening in other states, according to a new Michigan State University study. The study, appearing in Frontiers in Medicine , documents a…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria more prevalent in device-related infections
Reports from CDC Network shed light on healthcare-associated infection pathogens
The nature of salmonella is changing — and it’s meaner
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Salmonella is acting up in Michigan, and it could be a model for what’s happening in other states, according to a new Michigan State University study. The study, appearing in Frontiers in Medicine , documents a…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria more prevalent in device-related infections
Reports from CDC Network shed light on healthcare-associated infection pathogens
Cancer patients are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke
More than one in ten cancer patients do not die from their cancer but from heart and blood vessel problems instead, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Monday). For some cancers, like breast, prostate,…
In the war on emerging crop diseases, scientists develop new ‘War Room’ simulations
Farmers rely on seed systems for access to high-quality, disease-free planting material at the start of the season. Good seed systems ensure access to seed for a variety of crops that are affordable and fully available at the start of…
Dengue infections dive where Wolbachia established in mosquitoes in parts of Asia, Australia, and Brazil
First large-scale evidence that infecting mosquitoes with common bacteria could dramatically reduce dengue infections; near Rio, chikungunya cases fall as well
New chemical treatment for bed nets could prevent more infections by overcoming mosquito resistance
Children using nets with new compound less likely to have malaria parasites, a big advance as many fear world’s most effective malaria tool is faltering as resistance to insecticides rises
Neighborhood matters for fentanyl-involved overdose deaths
Fentanyl overdoses cluster geographically more than non-fentanyl overdoses, according to a study just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings suggest that fentanyl-involved overdoses are concentrated in resource deprived neighborhoods over and above what data show…
Dengue infections dive where Wolbachia established in mosquitoes in parts of Asia, Australia, and Brazil
First large-scale evidence that infecting mosquitoes with common bacteria could dramatically reduce dengue infections; near Rio, chikungunya cases fall as well
New chemical treatment for bed nets could prevent more infections by overcoming mosquito resistance
Children using nets with new compound less likely to have malaria parasites, a big advance as many fear world’s most effective malaria tool is faltering as resistance to insecticides rises
COPD death rates are falling in many countries but the total number of deaths is increasing
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) death rates fell in most countries between 1995 and 2017, but the total number of COPD deaths increased in many countries over the past 20 years, according to a new international analysis of World Health…
Neighborhood matters for fentanyl-involved overdose deaths
Fentanyl overdoses cluster geographically more than non-fentanyl overdoses, according to a study just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings suggest that fentanyl-involved overdoses are concentrated in resource deprived neighborhoods over and above what data show…
COPD death rates are falling in many countries but the total number of deaths is increasing
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) death rates fell in most countries between 1995 and 2017, but the total number of COPD deaths increased in many countries over the past 20 years, according to a new international analysis of World Health…
Women raised in poor neighborhoods face an increased risk of intimate partner violence
Women who spend longer periods of their early lives in less affluent neighbourhoods are at greater risk of experiencing violence during their early adulthoods at the hands of their intimate partners, finds a new study published in Epidemiology . Intimate…
Emissions from electricity generation lead to disproportionate number of premature deaths for some racial groups
University of Washington researchers have found that air pollution from electricity generation emissions in 2014 led to about 16,000 premature deaths in the continental U.S.
Largest study ever finds that urban green space can prevent premature deaths
Residential greenness can protect against premature all-cause mortality, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa”, in collaboration with Colorado State University and the World Health…
Living in ethnic enclaves may improve pregnancy outcomes for Asian/Pacific islanders
Among Asian/Pacific Islander women living in the United States, those who reside in ethnic enclaves–areas with a high concentration of residents of a similar ancestry–are less likely to have pregnancy or birth complications than those living in other areas, suggests…
Emissions from electricity generation lead to premature deaths for some racial groups
Air pollution doesn’t just come from cars on the road, generating electricity from fossil fuels also releases fine particulate matter into the air. In general, fine particulate matter can lead to heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer and other diseases, and…
Can plants tell us something about longevity?
Can we stay young forever or even recapture lost youth?
More children survive neuroblastoma
Both the survival rate and the incidence of neuroblastoma have increased in the last decennia, as was shown by a study from the Princess Máxima Center. The improved chance of survival and the increase in the number of patients has…
Can plants tell us something about longevity?
Can we stay young forever or even recapture lost youth?
More children survive neuroblastoma
Both the survival rate and the incidence of neuroblastoma have increased in the last decennia, as was shown by a study from the Princess Máxima Center. The improved chance of survival and the increase in the number of patients has…
Intermittent fasting increases longevity in cardiac catheterization patients
While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown again to lead to potentially better health outcomes. In a new study by researchers at the…
Diverging trends: Binge drinking and depression
Study finds relationship between binge drinking and depressive symptoms declined 16 percent among high schoolers
State prescription drug monitoring programs: The rise and fall in heroin fatalities
November 14, 2019 — A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found a consistent association between the adoption of state Prescription Drug Monitoring programs (PDMP) and death rates from heroin poisoning. However, the research showed that…
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Apple formally launch women’s health study
Groundbreaking study will collect and analyze data on menstrual and gynecological health to improve overall understanding of women’s health needs. Study has potential to be largest study of its scope and scale.
Diverging trends: Binge drinking and depression
Study finds relationship between binge drinking and depressive symptoms declined 16 percent among high schoolers
State prescription drug monitoring programs: The rise and fall in heroin fatalities
November 14, 2019 — A new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found a consistent association between the adoption of state Prescription Drug Monitoring programs (PDMP) and death rates from heroin poisoning. However, the research showed that…
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Apple formally launch women’s health study
Groundbreaking study will collect and analyze data on menstrual and gynecological health to improve overall understanding of women’s health needs. Study has potential to be largest study of its scope and scale.
Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?
MADISON — Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all. That’s the conclusion of a team of metabolism scientists…
In states where recreational marijuana is legal, problematic use increased among adults and teens
Problematic use of marijuana among adolescents and adults increased after legalization of recreational marijuana use, according to a new study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Published online November 13 in JAMA…
Sex workers’ preferences for HIV prevention center on convenience
Malawi study highlights opportunities to optimize use of PrEP
Study: Melanoma rates drop sharply among teens, young adults
Public health efforts to encourage sun-protection behaviors may be gaining traction, say UW Medicine and Fred Hutch researchers
Increased problematic use of marijuana in states where recreational cannabis is legal
Adults 26+ use marijuana more frequently in these states and there was a slight increase in problematic use among adolescents
Scientists spearhead ‘major step forward’ for malaria vaccine
Researchers have narrowed down the malaria proteins and disease-fighting antibodies that could be used to develop a vaccine against the most severe forms of malaria. Associate Professor Alyssa Barry, who was recently appointed to lead the Systems Epidemiology of Infection…
Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?
MADISON — Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all. That’s the conclusion of a team of metabolism scientists…