Study spotlights mismatch between number of deaths in children age 1 to 18, and research to understand, prevent and treat the reasons for those deaths
Tag: Public Health
US firearm death rate rose sharply in recent years across most states & demographic groups
New analysis of 1999-2017 firearm deaths looks at changes in each state and within age, gender and racial/ethnic groups
Young infants with fever may be more likely to develop infections
HERSHEY, Pa. — Infants with a high fever may be at increased risk for infections, according to research from Penn State College of Medicine. In a new study, researchers determined that for an infant less than eight weeks old, having…
Bacteria trapped — and terminated — by graphene filter
Rice lab adapts laser-induced graphene to remove pathogens from the air
A Canadian essential medicines list must be evidence-based
An essential medicines list in Canada should be evidence-based and independent of conflicting interests, found a study of decision-makers and policy-makers that is published in CMAJ ( Canadian Medical Association Journal ). http://www. cmaj. ca/ press-release-7-oct-19 Prescription drug coverage in…
Major worldwide conference at SUNY New Paltz to focus on ‘migration and mental health’
The event, free and open to the public, will feature 50 migration subject-matter experts
Icaros: Flight simulator home trainer
The German Sport University carried out research to see whether full-body exergaming in virtual reality can be appropriately applied for training and therapy purposes
Microbiome provides new clues to determining development of colon cancer
A team from the George Washington University published research in the journal Gastroenterology, which found a connection between bacterial species living in the microbiome and development of colon cancer
Chinese activists protest the use of traditional treatments — they want medical science
In the West, the number of people challenging scientific authority has been growing in past decades. This has, among other things, led to a decline in the support for mass vaccination programmes and to an increase in alternative forms of…
Household bleach inactivates chronic wasting disease prions
Strategy appears feasible for decontaminating hunting, meat processing equipment
Ingestible sensor allows patients to be independent but still supported during TB treatment
100% of patients in US, trial were cured and preferred the new technology with the potential to revolutionize the treatment and cure of tuberculosis, the world’s biggest infectious disease killer
High fiber diet associated with reduced CV risk in hypertension, type 2 diabetes patients
Medical nutrition therapy paired with medical treatment may reduce future heart disease
In Russia, declines in alcohol consumption and mortality have gone hand in hand
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Since the early 2000s, Russia has seen significant declines in overall alcohol consumption, and a new review shows that there has been a parallel, steep decline in the country’s mortality rates as well. Much of this decline…
High lead levels during pregnancy linked to child obesity, NIH-funded study suggests
Folic acid may lower risk of being obese or overweight
Drinking more sugary beverages of any type may increase type 2 diabetes risk
People who increase their consumption of sugary beverages–whether they contain added or naturally occurring sugar–may face moderately higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Drinking more sugar-sweetened beverages…
How the influenza virus achieves efficient viral RNA replication
New insights on how subunits of the influenza virus polymerase co-evolve to ensure efficient viral RNA replication are provided by a study published October 3 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Nadia Naffakh of the Institut Pasteur, and colleagues.…
Experts call for coordinated action to avert a brain disease crisis
Experts are calling for a public health campaign aimed at promoting a ‘brain-healthy lifestyle’ to reduce the risk of developing neurodegenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The campaign should support existing health promotion work by emphasising…
Incidence of pediatric, adolescent and young adult head and neck melanoma is up 51 percent
Research found increase over past two decades
New Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions
Cochrane is delighted to announce the publication of the new edition of The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions following extensive revision. Designed for authors and editors of Cochrane Reviews, but equally useful for anyone conducting systematic reviews, it…
WVU researchers study link between low birth weight and cardiovascular risk
Low birth weight is linked not only to poor health outcomes at birth but also to chronic health conditions later in life. In a recent study, West Virginia University researcher Amna Umer explored how low birth weight correlates to cardiovascular…
Cleaning with bleach could create indoor air pollutants
Researchers have discovered that bleach fumes, in combination with light and a citrus compound found in many household products, can form airborne particles that might be harmful when inhaled by pets or people.
New report: Men without work face a worrying well-being crisis
A new IZA World of Labor report published (2nd October) finds the number of prime-age males outside the labor force increasing worldwide. This development goes hand in hand with an increase in ill-being driven by high levels of stress, desperation…
Discovery of new source of cancer antigens may expand cancer vaccine capabilities
For more than a decade, scientist Stephen Albert Johnston and his team at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute have pooled their energies into an often scoffed-at, high-risk, high-reward goal in medicine: to develop a universal vaccine to prevent cancer. The…
Decades-long drop in breast cancer death rate continues
Mortality decline has slowed in recent years; Breast cancer now leading cause of cancer death for black women in six states
Swimming toward an ‘internet of health’?
In recent years, the seemingly inevitable “internet of things” has attracted considerable attention: the idea that in the future, everything in the physical world — machines, objects, people — will be connected to the internet. Drawing on lessons learned from…
Asthma changes obesity rate in black female teens living in disadvantaged neighborhoods
New Orleans, LA – A first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at LSU Health New Orleans Schools of Public Health and Medicine found that asthma may protect against obesity among African American female adolescents living in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The findings are…
TTUHSC researchers use NHANES to search for hypothyroid-sleep apnea link
Study indicates hypothyroidism patients are more likely to develop the sleep disorder
Father’s obesity in puberty doubles the risk of asthma in his future offspring
A Norwegian study shows that boys who are obese in pre-puberty have an over two times higher risk of having children with asthma than those who are not
Touting flavor before nutrition encourages healthy eating
Most people want to eat healthier, but efforts to encourage healthy eating by providing nutrition information have not drastically changed habits. A new study suggests that labels emphasizing taste and positive experience could help. Evocative labels such as “twisted citrus…
Preaching the benefits of vaccination in an increasingly skeptical world
During IDWeek2019, an annual gathering, infectious disease gurus present research insights about measles, Zika, influenza and other emerging infectious agents around the world
Aspirin may prevent air pollution harms
A new study is the first to report evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the adverse effects of air pollution exposure on lung function. The team of researchers from the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health,…
Rutgers launches graduate degree in public health for clinicians
The Rutgers School of Public Health has launched a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree for clinicians. The degree program will begin accepting students for the spring 2020 semester.
Three UC San Diego Researchers Receive Top Honors with NIH Director’s Awards
Three University of California San Diego researchers have received prestigious awards through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program, including the Pioneer Award, the program’s top honor.
Three new studies reveal eating disorder trends in U.S.
A University at Albany professor finds that in the United States, only half of people with eating disorders seek help, that certain demographics are less likely than others to seek help, and that persons with eating disorders have a five- to six-fold higher risk of suicide attempts.
Intimate partner violence is linked to suboptimal breastfeeding practices in poorer countries
Mothers exposed to intimate partner violence in low- and middle-income countries are less likely to initiate breastfeeding early and breastfeed exclusively in the first six months, according to a study published October 1 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by…
The Lancet HIV: Tenfold increase in number of adolescents on HIV treatment in South Africa since 2010, but many still untreated
Low rates of successful initiation of antiretroviral treatment among 15-19 year olds highlights urgent need to improve services for adolescents
Three UC San Diego researchers receive top honors with NIH Director’s Awards
Rob Knight, PhD, awarded the Pioneer Award; Omar Akbari, PhD, and Shadi Dayeh, PhD, receive the New Innovator Award, recognizing innovative approaches to biomedical research
Protozoans and pathogens make for an infectious mix
Single celled organisms in the environment are protecting pathogenic bacteria and priming them for human infection, an international team of researchers has discovered
Domestic violence reduces likelihood of mothers breastfeeding in developing countries
Mothers who have suffered from domestic violence are substantially less likely to follow recommended breastfeeding practices in low to middle-income countries, a new study shows
Study: Better sleep habits lead to better college grades
Data on MIT students underscore the importance of getting enough sleep; bedtime also matters
For the first time, UMD professor observes crystallized iron product, hemozoin, made in mammals
Findings could be used to treat sickle cell disease and malaria patients, while opening up diverse research avenues across immunology, parasitology, neuroscience, microbiology, and even urology
Geriatrics experts on gender equity in health care: ‘When women rise, we all rise’
Putting power and potential behind gender equity in health care isn’t just common sense. It’s critical to the future of health, safety, and independence for us all as we age, so says the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in a new…
Invitation to media: Insect science takes center stage in St. Louis, November 17-20
‘Insect Decline in the Anthropocene’ symposium highlights jam-packed Entomology 2019 schedule
High-fructose and high-fat diet damages liver mitochondria, study finds
Increases fatty-liver disease risk and metabolic syndrome
Uncovering new therapeutic targets for airway inflammation in sickle cell disease
New Rochelle, NY, September 30, 2019–A new study by De, Agrawal, Morrone et al, chal-lenges the common notion that airway inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is secondary to asthma, even though the two disorders often coexist. In a recent…
Rolls wit’out: Developed in Drexel’s Food Lab, new rolls help cut salt from Philly staple
Drexel Food Lab’s partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Amoroso’s Baking Company leads to lower-sodium hoagie roll
In major meta-analysis, omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower cardiovasc
Boston, MA – People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events compared with those who were given placebo, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard…
Which comes first: Smartphone dependency or depression?
Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness, according to a new study from the University of Arizona. A growing body of research has identified a link between smartphone dependency…
Does being a ‘superwoman’ protect African American women’s health?
New study finds being a ‘strong black woman’ can both help and hurt African American women coping with racial discrimination
UCI receives $1 million from CDC/ATSDR to study PFAS contaminated drinking water and health
Irvine, CA – September 30, 2019 – The University of California, Irvine was awarded $1 million by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to participate in the first…