Public Health News
December 21, 2024
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Dec. 19, 2024 — A new study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults when compared to previous ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently required to address ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — A new study shows that when clinicians hear a patient described with negatively biased language, they develop less empathy towards the patient and, in some cases, become less accurate in recalling the patient's critical health ...
Dec. 17, 2024 — Digital health tools, such as patient portals, treatment apps and online appointment schedulers, are increasingly common. But not everyone is equally at home using ...
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Dec. 3, 2024 — A nationwide U.S. assessment of estimated cancer risk from airborne toxics shows that risk is concentrated in urban communities, those with lower ...
Dec. 13, 2024 — Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a new study finds that ...
Dec. 11, 2024 — A new study shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of deaths in India. The research emphasizes the need for stricter air quality regulations in the ...
Dec. 11, 2024 — People around the globe are living longer -- but not necessarily healthier -- lives, according to new research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional ...
Dec. 9, 2024 — Research revealed that foetuses are not as defenceless as once thought; they can actually fight infections from within the womb. This new understanding could significantly change the way doctors ...
Dec. 10, 2024 — Higher incomes are often correlated with healthier pregnancies and babies, but is it really the money that matters? Sedimentary rocks that formed 390 million years ago, surprisingly, help provide the ...
Dec. 10, 2024 — Research shows that HPV accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, but only one-third of the public is aware that HPV causes throat ...
Dec. 9, 2024 — Limiting red meat consumption is key to a sustainable and healthy diet, yet Americans are among the world's largest consumers of red meat. A new study reveals the demographics of American adults who ...
Dec. 9, 2024 — Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have mostly returned to pre-pandemic rates, but that still means more than one third of people age 50 ...
Dec. 5, 2024 — Many individuals seeking asylum in the United States show increased stress and pain symptoms that are associated with indications of cardiovascular ...
Earlier Headlines
Dec. 18, 2024 — A researcher has defined 'kindness' and believes this could hold the key to better communication within healthcare teams and improve care for ...
Dec. 16, 2024 — Though research has shown that people with long COVID are more likely to be unemployed, the statistics don't reveal what patients go through before they cut their hours, stop working or lose ...
Dec. 9, 2024 — Oral minoxidil is a commonly prescribed treatment for hair loss. The drug is also the active ingredient in over-the-counter Rogaine. The prescription treatment is known, however, to dilate blood ...
Dec. 6, 2024 — A study analyzed data from nearly 500,000 Canadian patients who lived in nursing homes across Canada between 2000 and 2022. It found that residents who were given antipsychotic medications showed a ...
Dec. 6, 2024 — The U.S. is forecasted to fall in its global rankings below nearly all high-income and some middle-income countries. Drug use disorders, high body mass index, high blood sugar, and high blood ...
Dec. 5, 2024 — Improvements in cancer prevention and screening have averted more deaths from five cancer types combined over the past 45 years than treatment advances, according to a modeling study. The study ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — In June of 2024, the Endocrine Society, influenced by a substantial body of research conducted in recent years, published new clinical practice guidelines for the testing and supplementation of ...
Dec. 2, 2024 — A recent major review of data shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared to White athletes, ...
Nov. 26, 2024 — Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save around $780 million for each new cohort of six-to-17-year-olds, according to a new ...
Nov. 26, 2024 — Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind ...
Nov. 25, 2024 — A new study reveals significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ambitious UNAIDS 2030 ...
Nov. 25, 2024 — A new study emphasizes that neighborhood conditions significantly shape recovery opportunities for individuals with SCI and advocates for environmental interventions to reduce health ...
Nov. 25, 2024 — Women who suffer severe complications during their first pregnancy or delivery are less inclined to have more babies, a study reports. Given the recent steady decline in birth rate in Sweden, the ...
Nov. 25, 2024 — Researchers showed online reviews of health facilities took a negative turn after COVID and remain that ...
Nov. 22, 2024 — Researchers analyzed data from middle-aged workers who had received Specific Health Guidance -- a revolutionary system implemented by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to improve ...
Nov. 21, 2024 — Researchers study the importance of enunciation when using speech-to-text software in medical ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to a new study. Researchers find that in East and West Sub-Saharan Africa, ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Houses for sale in a flood zone are around 10% cheaper than surrounding areas, according to new research. However, the reduced price tag is not worth the extra risk and can burden buyers with ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that could successfully identify relevant clinical trials for which a person is eligible and provide a summary that clearly explains how that person meets ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1999 to 2020. The sharpest spike occurred among 25- to 34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55 to 64 had the highest rates. ...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
- Antipsychotic Medications Don't Always Work the Way They're Supposed to
- Increases in U.S. Life Expectancy Forecasted to Stall by 2050, Poorer Health Expected to Cause Nation's Global Ranking to Drop
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
- Revisiting Vitamin D Guidelines
- Racial Disparities in Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Death Among Athletes
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
- Eliminating Physical Activity Disparities Between Male and Female Youth Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Dollars, New Study Says
- Recovery of Testing for Heart Disease Risk Factors Post-COVID Remains Patchy
Monday, November 25, 2024
- Sub-Saharan Africa Leads Global HIV Decline
- Researchers Develop Tools to Examine Neighborhood Economic Effects on Spinal Cord Injury Outcomes
- Women Who Suffer Pregnancy Complications Have Fewer Children
- Online Health Care Reviews Turned Negative Following COVID Pandemic
Friday, November 22, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
- AI Algorithm Successfully Matches Potential Volunteers to Clinical Trials
- Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More Than Double from 1999 to 2020
- Study Explores the Pandemic's Impact on Breastfeeding Practices in Historically Marginalized Communities
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Pandemic-Era Increase in Alcohol Use Persists, Research Shows
- Fear of Another Heart Attack May Be a Major Source of Ongoing Stress for Survivors
- While More Is Better, Even Moderate Amounts of Exercise May Reduce Risk for Common Heart Condition
- Experiences of Discrimination Linked to Postpartum Weight Retention
Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Soil Sampling in Houston's Greater Fifth Ward Reveals Toxic Levels of Lead in Yards, Play Areas
- Do No Harm: Researchers Help Doctors Identify Words They Should Never Say to Patients
- Study Links Liver-Brain Communication to Daily Eating Patterns
- New Study Traces Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Movement and Evolution of Seasonal Flu
- Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Could Pose Major Health Threat Across Asia
- Prevalence of Unrecognized Cognitive Impairment in Socially and Economically Vulnerable Older Adults Is High
- Does More Virtual Care Mean More Low-Value Care? Study Suggests No
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Effects of Preterm Birth Extend Into Adulthood, Study Finds
- Vitamin D During Pregnancy Boosts Children's Bone Health Even at Age Seven
Monday, November 4, 2024
- Handling the Hype: Researcher Seeks to Improve Science Communication
- Childhood Overweight Is Associated With Socio-Economic Vulnerability
- Remote Medical Interpreting Is a Double-Edged Sword in Healthcare Communication, Researchers Find
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened Patient Safety Measures, Study Finds
- Nearly 6 Percent of Pregnant Women Report Marijuana Use, U.S. Study Finds
- Lack of Health Insurance Coverage Contributes to Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Advanced-Stage Diagnosis of Multiple Cancers, Study Finds
- Communication With Doctor During First Visit Affects Pain Patients' Outcomes
- Combining Large Datasets to Improve Mental Health Research
Monday, October 28, 2024
- Keeping Fewer Friends Protects Aging Monkeys from Diseases
- Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade (2011 to 2021)
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Political Polarization Poses Health Risks, New Analysis Concludes
- Curbing Air Pollution Control Devices Would Cost Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars
- 'The Way to a Man's Heart Disease': Can Social Expectations of Masculinity Be Bad for Cardiovascular Health?
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Experts Call for Clear and Concise Regulation of Exosome-Based Treatments
- Engineers Unveil AI Model for Predicting, Controlling Pandemic Spread
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Researchers Show Why Cannabis Policies Should Shift to a Harm Reduction, Health Promotion Approach to Safeguard Public Health
- How Limiting New Fast-Food Outlets May Reduce Childhood Obesity
- Data Security: Breakthrough in Research With Personalized Health Data
- Geography: Improving Our Understanding of Complex Crises
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Bilingualism May Maintain Protection Against Alzheimer's
- Expanding Access to Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save Thousands of Lives a Year
Monday, October 21, 2024
- A 37% Drop in Overdose Deaths from Drugs Mixed With Opioids -- Fentanyl Included
- U.S. Infant Mortality Increased 7 Percent in Months Following Dobbs, Researchers Find
Friday, October 18, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Big Data, Real World, Multi-State Study Finds RSV Vaccine Highly Effective in Protecting Older Adults Against Severe Disease, Hospitalization and Death
- Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Unique Dangers for People With Type 2 Diabetes
- Study Finds Widespread Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemical During Pregnancy
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Monday, October 14, 2024
- Smaller Vial Size for Alzheimer's Drug Could Save Medicare Hundreds of Millions Per Year
- Scientists Bring Socioeconomic Status at the Forefront of Epidemic Modelling
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Are Ideas Contagious?
- Medicare Prior Authorization Affecting Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Didn't Have Hoped-for Effect
Monday, October 7, 2024
- Researchers Confront New US and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
- Despite Medical Advances, Life Expectancy Gains Are Slowing
- Protecting Confidentiality in Adolescent Patient Portals
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Medical and Psychological Harms of Obesity Depend on Where You Live, Study Indicates
- Chronic Pain Patients Are More Supportive of Cannabis Access Than Doctors
- Hurricanes Linked to Higher Death Rates for 15 Years After Storms Pass
- Bridging the Gap: How Pragmatic Trials Can Better Serve Healthcare Systems
Monday, September 30, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Air Pollution Exposure During Early Life Can Have Lasting Effects on the Brain's White Matter
- Growing Divide: Rural Men Are Living Shorter, Less Healthy Lives Than Their Urban Counterparts
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
- The Heart of the Question: Who Can Get Medicare-Covered Weight Loss Medicine?
- A Few Doctors Will See Some of You
- Pandemic-Era Babies Do Not Have Higher Autism Risk, Finds Study
- Social Media Posts May Provide Early Warning of PTSD Problems
Friday, September 20, 2024
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Study Reveals Gaps in Access to Long-Term Contraceptive Supplies
- Calorie Labels on Alcohol Might Help Some Drinkers Maintain a Healthier Weight
- Nonfatal Opioid Overdoses in Youth Spiked During Pandemic
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Operating Room Design Linked to Length of Surgery
- One in Five UK Doctors Use AI Chatbots, Study Finds
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Lower Neighborhood Opportunity May Increase Risk for Preterm Birth
- Therapy Dog Program Works as Needed Mood-Booster for Health Care Workers, Study Shows
- New Study Links Neighborhood Food Access to Child Obesity Risk
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Doctors and Patients Interested in Environmental Impact of Health Care Decisions, Study Finds
- Foods With Low Nutri-Scores Associated With an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases, Study Finds