Mercola

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Folate Helps Protect Against Lead's Neurotoxic Effects An October 2024 study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal 2 found that supplementing with folic acid, a synthetic version of folate, during pregnancy helps mitigate lead's neurotoxic effects. The higher the SRS score, the more autistic-like behaviors detected.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best dental floss without PFAS "forever chemicals," best nontoxic shampoo and conditioners , and best nontoxic peel-off facial masks , now join us for the best (and possibly worst) antiaging creams (aka wrinkle cream) and eye lifting products to prevent signs of aging.

Ageing and Health 52

Ageing and Health 52

Sheffield DPH

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Does your economic story talks to big macro trends – demography, geopolitics, mobility, ecosystem, health, tech, governance shifts. Think in same mould as a long term infrastructure project with similar timeframes a subset of the above – health of working age pop. All the above are technical exercises AND political.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Many health risks to pregnant people are well-known, whether its preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or hemorrhage during delivery.Another culprit at the center of the maternal mortality epidemic is firearms. The twin public health crises of gun violence and maternal mortality are not robustly covered. at six months postpartum to 25.3%

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NC Health News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Caregiver Support Program was started in 2008 and started accepting post-9/11 veteran applications for comprehensive assistance in 2010, according to Colleen Richardson, a doctor in clinical psychology and executive director of the Caregiver Support Program in the U.S.

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Disaster and Emergency Management 133

Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As our world continues to shrink due to globalization, it is getting harder for public health agencies to monitor and prevent Salmonella outbreaks from imported foods. Before 2021, the biggest Salmonella outbreak in Finland was in 2008. Image: Salmonellosis rates per 100,000 population for Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark.

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Mercola

JANUARY 9, 2025

According to the National Institutes of Health, 9% of men and 11% of Americans are experiencing fertility problems. 1 And it's not just America experiencing this public health issue. The average age of new parents has also increased 33.8 The largest childbearing age-group in decline was adults in their 20s. In the U.K.,

Fitness and Wellness Industry 53

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International Journal of Epidemiology Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The World Health Organization’s latest global air quality guidelines point out that indoor air pollution causes a health burden that mostly affects people in low- and middle-income countries. We found that solid fuels used for cooking or heating are a potential mediator between socioeconomic factors and health status.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 3, 2025

Its unlikely any of us who attended AHCJs Health Journalism 2012 conference in Atlanta will ever forget hearing from former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. They spoke about the work they had done and continued to do to improve health nationally and internationally. 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Ga.,

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Today marks the release of the second Nobel Collection articles, connecting curious minds of all ages to exceptionally high-caliber scientists and offering exciting insights into the world of real science. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi , awarded The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008.

Ageing and Health 52

Ageing and Health 52

Gideon

JANUARY 28, 2021

In 2008, a second species, Mycobacterium lepromatosis , was also found to cause leprosy. During the Middle Ages, “Leper Colonies” were built to isolate these patients, with as many as 19,000 such institutions existing across Europe.[10] Available: 10.4103/0976-3147.150291 [6] World Health Organization, “ Leprosy ”. 135-6, 2015.

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Gideon

APRIL 7, 2021

In recognition of World Health Day 2021 , which falls on April 7, the WHO points out that “some people are able to live healthier lives and have better access to health services than others – entirely due to the conditions in which they are born, grow, live, work, and age.” 289-301, 2008. References (1) D.

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The Health Care Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

Hospital consolidation has risen to the top of the health policy stack. As a consequence, the Biden administration has targeted the health care industry for enhanced and more vigilant anti-trust enforcement. By JEFF GOLDSMITH and IAN MORRISON. Forty years later, there were 700 fewer facilities generating about $1.2

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HEALTHBEAT

JANUARY 29, 2025

Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Immigration, one area experiencing significant policy change, is inextricably linked to public health. ICE raids have profound health effects on individuals and communities There is a direct health impact of trauma. Lets dig in.

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NC Health News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services pointed to a lack of resources and inadequate staff hampering their ability to keep up with complaints. But taxpayer money, such as the federal health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid, shouldnt be used to reimburse facilities where people arent taken care of, she said.

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Mamavation community members asked us these questions about their favorite electrolyte products to protect their families from the potential health impacts of these chemicals. Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with Environmental Health News. These chemicals are linked to serious health effects.

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Gideon

JANUARY 5, 2021

The Importance of Vitamin D for Health Having sufficient levels of Vitamin D is critical to the function of the healthy immune system and seems to be especially crucial in the case of fighting SARS-CoV-2. So, make the commitment today to prioritize your health. The Sleep-Immune Crosstalk in Health and Disease. Physiol Rev.

Ageing and Health 52

Ageing and Health 52

BU School of Public Health Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

school news SPH Plugs In: Our Favorites This Fall Members of the SPH community share recommendations for the books, films, podcasts, and other content that has resonated with them as they study, research, and practice public health. For peers who share her interest in women’s health, she recommends the documentary podcast Bodies.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good health and well-being , we discuss the progress of hepatitis B research and the challenges faced, including the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of funding, and low vaccination rates. Over time, I expanded my role to full-time and established my research entity, the HVDRU, in 2008.

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Gideon

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Whether you are a student of nursing, health sciences, public health, or another specialty, you may be interested in expanding your knowledge of epidemiology. Public health and government agencies prevent the spread of emerging infectious diseases on their shores. We can see this visually represented with outbreak or case maps.

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Gideon

JANUARY 14, 2021

This problem is pervasive around the globe and impacts community health at large, so it’s no surprise that medical professionals are keeping an eye on any waterborne disease they come across. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.2 3] 90% of diarrhea deaths involve children under the age of five years. [4]

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Your Local Epidemiologist

MARCH 10, 2025

Here is your week’s public health news you can use. This is the most contagious virus, making any public health response resource-heavy. Although decreasing, opioids are still the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-44. From 2008-2022, cervical precancer rates dropped by a whopping 80% among women aged 20-24.

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Ageing and Health 91

HEALTHBEAT

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Recent diners at a Lebanese restaurant in Manhattan may have been exposed to the highly contagious hepatitis A virus, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced on Friday. No other cases of illness have been identified.

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The Hill

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Cases of the disease increased by 20 percent across the globe between 2022 and 2023, rising from 8,645,000 to 10,341,000, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Measles cases have skyrocketed in recent years after a COVID-19 pandemic-era drop in vaccination against the virus.

Ageing and Health 78

Ageing and Health 78

Gideon

MARCH 4, 2021

In 2008, 48% of all cases occurred in Southeast Asia and 38% in Africa (6). Signs of congenital HSV infection may occur between birth and six weeks of age. Late congenital syphilis manifests after two years of age. 12) “ WHO publishes new estimates on congenital syphilis “, World Health Organization, 2021.

Ageing and Health 52

Ageing and Health 52

NC Health News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The problem is, many oral health care providers say, that the state reimbursement rate for dental patients on Medicaid insurance plans is 34 cents on the dollar. Thats the same as it was in 2008. Sense of optimism That’s music to the ears of oral health care advocates who have been lobbying for change for years.

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Ageing and Health 73

BU School of Public Health Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

Public health communications and advocacy have been Keeves’ bread and butter since her days at SPH when she served as a teaching assistant for the Strategies in Public Health Advocacy course. I was coming from [a] public health and advocacy background and my partner has a background in campaigns, advocacy, and social justice.

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