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UrduThe George Washington University is proud to announce the launch of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security. The institute, based at GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, will play a leading role in addressing one of the…
Tag: Public Health
UTSW epidemiologist to receive AHA Distinguished Scientist award
Jiang He, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair Designate of Epidemiology in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center, is a 2024 recipient of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) highest commendation, the Distinguished Scientist award. The honor recognizes Dr. He’s prolific research on reducing the risks of cardiometabolic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and chronic kidney disease.
Alarming increase in alcohol use during pandemic persists
A population-based study of adults aged 18 and older found that alcohol use increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and was sustained post pandemic.
Study: Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations
Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.
New Report Examines Barriers to Oral Health Services for New Yorkers
A new report, released by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, indicates that improving access to oral health services in New York State requires a broader understanding of oral health needs and the challenges that underserved populations face.
Why Health and Price, Not Sustainability, Drive U.S. Meat Consumption Choices
Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according to Rutgers researchers.
ISPOR Releases Emerging Good Practices Guidance on Quantifying Specialized Knowledge in Healthcare
ISPOR announced the publication of an ISPOR Good Practices Report that identifies existing structured expert elicitation protocols that can support healthcare decision making and provides important insights on how to choose which protocols may be the most appropriate for different scenarios, such as time-constrained decisions, early-stage technology assessments, and public health policies.
Rutgers Study Reveals Vaccination Patterns Among LGBTQ+ Adults in New Jersey and New York
A new study led by Rutgers Health researchers has uncovered important insights into vaccination patterns among LGBTQ+ adults in New Jersey and New York. The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, shed light on disparities in vaccine uptake within this diverse population.
Sharon M. Donovan Pediatric Nutrition Seminar Fund launched to advance children’s health
The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS), housed within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has established the “Sharon M. Donovan Pediatric Nutrition Seminar Fund.”
Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)
Among 88,183 U.S. high school students, marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to 4.9%. In 2021, use was highest among 12th graders (22.4%) and 11th graders (18.7%). Notably, girls (17.8%) surpassed boys (13.6%) in reported use in 2021, reversing past trends. While Asian, Hispanic, and white adolescents saw declines, Black adolescents had a higher usage rate of 20.5% in 2021, indicating ongoing racial disparities.
La eliminación del etiquetado de la alergia a la penicilina en pacientes con sífilis ayuda a avanzar en el tratamiento
Alrededor del 10% de los estadounidenses creen que son alérgicos a la penicilina, y aproximadamente el 90% de esos pacientes en realidad no son alérgicos.
Quemar incienso puede suponer riesgos para la salud de las personas con alergias y asma
En muchas culturas, es común quemar incienso para prácticas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales y ancestrales.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Launches the Living Rare Study – First to Measure Full Scope of Rare Disease Challenges
Data will be used to help improve policy, access, resources WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 – Today, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) introduced the Living Rare Study, a groundbreaking multi-year research initiative designed to capture and analyze the experiences of…
Joseph Amon, Epidemiologist and Human Rights Activist, Named Director of Bloomberg School’s Center for Public Health and Human Rights
Joseph Amon, PhD, MSPH, has joined the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights. He assumed the role on October 15.
Largest-Ever Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center Retreat Tackles Problems from Public Health to Drug Development
What do online grocery shopping, venomous snails, and foot biomechanics have in common? All three were research subjects under investigation at the 2024 DMRC retreat, the largest in the history of the event.
Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue.
A new paper published in the journal Social Science & Medicine shares findings from an extensive literature analysis of AI’s current trajectory in health care.
Hurricane Milton Strengthens to a Category Five Storm as it Prepares to Make Landfall
Hurricane Milton is on a path towards Florida as it grows to a category five hurricane. The threatening storm surge is headed to the Tampa Bay area as evacuations are underway. According to the National Weather Center, it could come…
Despite medical advances, life expectancy gains are slowing
After nearly doubling over the 20th century, the rate of increase in life expectancy has slowed considerably in the last three decades, according to a new study led by the University of Illinois Chicago.
FAU Researchers Confront New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
Over the past decade, decreasing vaccination rates now threaten the huge beneficial impacts of vaccinations in the U.S. and globally. Researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers including increasing vaccine hesitancy and new clinical and public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.
Most pregnant people got vaccinated for COVID-19 in 2022
A study of more than 28,000 pregnancies from 2022 has found that the majority of pregnant people received the COVID-19 vaccine during its initial release.
Innovative mesenchymal stem cell treatments for fatty liver disease
The incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) is increasing year by year due to changes in the contemporary environment and dietary structure, and is an important public health problem
Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. In Southern Europe, 10-15% of children are obese, while Asia has nearly half of all overweight kids under 5. Nearly 70% of the average U.S. child’s diet consists of ultra-processed foods, which are increasingly consumed by children under 24 months, raising obesity risks and reducing immunological protection. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and advertising on children’s food choices to increasing physical activity.
Expert Briefing: Flu Season, COVID, Mpox, Avian Flu, and Parvovirus
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media about the spread of various infectious diseases, including seasonal influenza, COVID-19, mpox, avian flu, and parvovirus. Experts will discuss the risks, increases in cases,…
UWF alumni, community advocates Stephen and Mona Wright gift $500,000 to establish new institute
UWF alumni, community advocates Stephen and Mona Wright gift $500,000 to establish new institute
New strategies to combat biofilm formation in the food industry to enhance food safety
A research team reveals that biofilm formation on food-contact surfaces in the food supply chain poses a significant challenge, providing an environment for harmful bacteria that can lead to foodborne illnesses and degrade food quality.
UAlbany Researchers Identify New Driver of Antimicrobial Resistance
UAlbany researchers have identified a genetic mechanism that allows antimicrobial resistance to spread among Klebsiella pneumoniae — the third leading cause of blood infections globally.
The hidden health risks of styrene and ethylbenzene exposure
A recent study conducted by the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, reveals a strong link between exposure to styrene and ethylbenzene, common air pollutants, and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health unveils a new home in Austin designed for collaboration, education, research
A modern education space that is inclusive, safe, flexible, and environmentally conscious will be unveiled today as the new home of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin.
A vision for effective community-based ecosystems of Latiné health by 2050
With Latiné individuals now representing the largest racially minoritized group in the U.S., promotores, or community health workers (CHW), are crucial in addressing systemic health inequities that have historically affected Latiné communities, especially working-class Latinés.
Chula Professor Receives United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA 2024) for His Innovation “Academic Insight into Action for Pandemic Response”
Dr. Jatuwat Sangsanont from the Department of Environmental Science at the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, has been awarded the United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA 2024) in the ‘Innovation in Public Institutions’ category.
Rutgers School of Public Health Dean Receives Helen Rodriguez-Trías Social Justice Award
Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, has received the 2024 Helen Rodriguez-Trías Social Justice Award from the American Public Health Association for his advocacy work and research aimed at improving the health of LGBTQ+ people and populations.
Global experts help nanomedicines DELIVER on healthcare promise
New findings from a global team of expert scientists in academia and industry has generated world-first research quality standards that will help slash costs and reduce the time it takes to develop advanced nanomedicine treatments and make them available for patients.
New Commission to Address Worldwide Gun Violence Launches Today
In 2022, there were more than 48,000 firearm related deaths in the U.S. alone, according to the CDC. While homicides make up most gun-related deaths, unintentional firearm discharges and self-harm also contribute to gun violence. The Lancet Commission on Global…
COVID Shots Will Now Cost Uninsured Americans
A federal program that made the COVID-19 vaccines free has ended. Now, uninsured Americans could pay as much as $200 to get the shot. The Bridge Access Program covered the cost for Americans with insurance and those without. Health experts…
Dangerous Airborne Fungus Boosted by California Droughts
Researchers from UC San Diego and UC Berkeley have identified the seasonal and climate-based cycles of Valley fever, an emerging but dangerous fungal disease spread through dust in the air.
UC Irvine study reveals health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure
Irvine, Calif., Aug. 28, 2024 — University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.
Duke Expert Welcomes Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents and Stress
The Office of the Surgeon General issued an advisory Wednesday, calling attention to rising levels of parental stress as a matter of public health. Quotes: “This advisory is incredibly timely as children of all ages head back to school and…
Kids now see fewer TV ads for unhealthy food and drinks, but exposure remains high
University of Illinois Chicago study finds children are still exposed to over 1,000 ads a year for unhealthy foods
Americans face disparities in exposure to tobacco on streaming platforms
Tens of millions of Americans are being exposed to tobacco content on streaming services, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Breaking down the indestructible: new technologies target PFAS environmental menace
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are pervasive pollutants that pose severe risks to human health and the environment due to their extreme resistance to degradation. This study introduces four advanced technologies that offer promising solutions for PFAS remediation.
From embers to crisis: the expanding threat of wildfires under global warming
Wildfires are emerging as a critical global issue, intensified by climate change and increasingly threatening both the environment and public health. A recent study reveals that these fires are not only becoming more frequent but also more severe, particularly in high-latitude regions such as Asia and North America.
Sewage secrets: economic factors shaping our microbiome exposed
A global study has uncovered a strong link between the microbes found in sewage and a country’s economic conditions. By analyzing samples from 60 countries, researchers found that the diversity of human-related microbes varies widely, influenced by factors such as export levels and social security. This study demonstrates how sewage can be a valuable tool for monitoring public health and assessing the impact of economic conditions on microbial communities worldwide.
National Academy of Medicine Selects FAU for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
FAU joins the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Combating Opioid Crises. This pilot project, involving more 80 organizations, aims to enhance coordination and address addiction challenges through collaboration among public, private and nonprofit sectors.
WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Health Emergency
Monkeypox has been declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization. This comes after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread into Africa. According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
World Mosquito Day + dengue, malaria: Johns Hopkins experts available
This week, ahead of World Mosquito Day on Tuesday, August 20, top experts from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are available for interviews to discuss the ongoing threat of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. The…
Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse
They’re the dinky digital tools you can download in a few seconds, but despite their literal size, health and fitness apps pack a real punch when it comes to getting results, say researchers at the University of South Australia.
Link found between sociocultural institutions in ethnic enclaves and resident health
Irvine, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 — The number of sociocultural institutions within ethnic enclaves may play a significant role in positively influencing the health of immigrant Asian American and Hispanic populations, according to recent research led by the University of California, Irvine. For the study, published online in the journal Social Science and Medicine, researchers created and validated two novel measures – Asian- and Hispanic-serving sociocultural institutions – to identify the different mechanisms that link majority minority neighborhoods to health outcomes.
AI-Enabled Ultrasound Revolutionizes Gestational Age Estimation in Low-Resource Settings
A study led by Jeffrey S. A. Stringer, MD, FACOG, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the UNC School of Medicine, has shown that an AI-enabled, low-cost handheld ultrasound device can estimate gestational age as accurately as expert sonographers, potentially revolutionizing pregnancy care in low-resource settings where healthcare personnel have little ultrasound training.
Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall in Florida
Hurricane Debby has made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida as a category one hurricane. So far, more than 300,000 people are without power and over 1,200 flights have been canceled. Forecasters are warning of a potentially deadly storm surge as hurricane…
UAlbany Study: Joint Effects of Thunderstorms and Power Outages Increase Respiratory-Related Emergency Department Visits
A new study led by UAlbany researchers is among the first to examine the joint effects of thunderstorms and power outages on respiratory-related emergency department visits in New York State.