NPR Health
APRIL 25, 2025
Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.
News Medical Health Sciences
APRIL 28, 2025
Today, the Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, published a comprehensive analysis and call-to-action in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas on the North American avian influenza virus, or H5N1, outbreak. The GVN calls on world governments to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures, and preparing for potential human-to-human tran
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NPR Health
APRIL 23, 2025
Salmo salar ) in Iceland. Fish and other aquatic creatures are increasingly affected by pharmaceutical pollution in the waterways they call home; now, scientists are trying to figure out how that might affect their behavior.'/> A fish walks into a pharmacy. well, not exactly. Fish aren't being prescribed anti-anxiety drugs. But they are experiencing the effects.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 23, 2025
A new study lays out a scientific framework for holding individual fossil fuel companies liable for the costs of climate change by tracing specific damages back to their emissions. The researchers use the tool to provide the first causal estimate of economic losses due to extreme heat driven by emissions. They report that carbon dioxide and methane output from just 111 companies cost the world economy $28 trillion from 1991 to 2020, with the five top-emitting firms linked to $9 trillion of those
NC Health News
APRIL 24, 2025
By Grace Vitaglione North Carolinians are getting older, but there aren’t enough people getting trained to care for them. The population of people ages 65 and older in North Carolina is expected to nearly double to 2.7 million in the next couple decades. Many of those older adults will require care from doctors specializing in geriatric medicine, or doctors who are trained to focus on older adults ability to function and their need to balance multiple diagnoses.
The Hill
APRIL 24, 2025
When it comes to strokes , every second matters. Fast action can save and improve recovery. Here's what you should and shouldn't do if you suspect someone is having a stroke: 1. Call 911 immediately The first sign of stroke symptoms, call 911 and tell the dispatcher you suspect a stroke. If you're unsure of the signs, use the FAST test : Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 911 2.
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Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 23, 2025
The link between proximity to greenspace -- including trees and parks-- and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now new data adds to our understanding of these health benefits, accounting for other factors that may influence this link, such as education, income and body mass index, but also taking the body of knowledge a step further by exploring the effect of residing near newly planted trees.
APHL
APRIL 23, 2025
By Donna Campisano, specialist, Communications, APHL In celebration of Lab Week 2025, we put a handful of laboratory scientists under the microscope, peppering them with questions that shine a light on their professional and personal lives. What were their career dreams as kids? How do they relieve stress when they hang up their lab coats and safety goggles?
NC Health News
APRIL 27, 2025
by Jane Winik Sartwell Carolina Public Press Six months ago, Washington Regional Medical Center in Plymouth declared bankruptcy for the second time in five years. Now, hospital leadership hopes that the facility will emerge from this latest financial hardship by late May. Thats good news to the 10,713 residents of Washington County who need the hospital to stay in business.
The Hill
APRIL 25, 2025
(NEXSTAR) More than 170,000 bottles of Martinellis apple juice have been recalled over potential contamination with patulin, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Patulin, a naturally occurring toxin classified as a mycotoxin, can be produced by different types of molds which grow on apples, among other grains or fruit, and can carry over into apple products, the World Health Organization (WHO) explains.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 23, 2025
If you haven't heard of a tardigrade before, prepare to be wowed. These clumsy, eight-legged creatures, nicknamed water bears, are about half a millimeter long and can survive practically anything: freezing temperatures, near starvation, high pressure, radiation exposure, outer space and more. Researchers took advantage of the tardigrade's nearly indestructible nature and gave the critters tiny 'tattoos' to test a microfabrication technique to build microscopic, biocompatible devices.
The Hindu
APRIL 25, 2025
Dr. Jane Carlton is a globally recognized leader in malaria genomics and director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute.
Climate for Health
APRIL 23, 2025
ecoAmerica's American Climate Leadership Awards (ACLA) announced the 2025 winners during a live broadcast on April 16th. Each year, ACLA honors schools, health organizations, faith institutions, everyday individuals, youth, and many others with outstanding climate engagement.
The Hill
APRIL 23, 2025
Eli Lilly is suing four telemedicine companies selling compounded versions of its blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound and its diabetes treatment Mounjaro, escalating its battle against unauthorized sellers, manufacturers and distributors of copycat versions of the medicine. In lawsuits filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Lilly accused the sites Mochi Health, Fella Health, Willow Health and Henry Meds of deceiving consumers about untested, unapprove
NPR Health
APRIL 25, 2025
Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 28, 2025
In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately 30 percent, but the rate of those with the most severe forms of obesity, or those with a body mass index, or BMI, of more than 60 kg/m2, increased by 210 percent. Researchers analyzed national health data from 2001 through 2023, and discovered the alarming increase in the numbers of patients with the most severe forms of obesity.
News Medical Health Sciences
APRIL 24, 2025
Spanning four continents and enrolling hundreds of people, a new clinical trial will test the effectiveness of two anti-inflammatory medicines as potential treatments for long COVID, scientists from Western University and the Schmidt Initiative for Long Covid (SILC) announced today.
Public Health Blog
APRIL 30, 2025
Tell us what you thought of this episode – send us a text!We’re back with our monthly update on what’s happening inside the Public Health Career Club – our membership community designed to support you in building your dream public health career.
The Hill
APRIL 23, 2025
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) has been transferred out of an intensive care unit (ICU), according to a Tuesday press release from his office. In the press release, the New Jersey Democrats office said in that his health has continued to improve and he was transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit at the end of last week. The statement also said that he had gone through an antibiotic course and that an infection he faced was successfully treated.
NPR Health
APRIL 25, 2025
Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025. Above: She accepts an award at Rihanna's 3rd Annual Diamond Ball in 2017.'/> A kid whose parents couldn't afford school fees is now an "icon" on Time magazine's 2025 list recognizing her work as CEO of Camfed, a charity that gives millions of girls a chance for an education.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 23, 2025
Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in young women. The study surveyed over 850 women aged 18-25 in Australia and Lebanon, examining the roles that mothers and sisters play in shaping body dissatisfaction, body appreciation, and eating patterns.
News Medical Health Sciences
APRIL 24, 2025
SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to significant declines in sperm quality, including reduced sperm count, motility, and increased DNA fragmentation, as shown in both cross-sectional and longitudinal observations.
The Hindu
APRIL 23, 2025
Mayonnaise is a semi-solid emulsion generally composed of egg yolk, vegetable oil, vinegar and other seasonings served along with food items such as shawarma
APHL
APRIL 24, 2025
By Donna Campisano, specialist, Communications, APHL In celebration of Lab Week 2025, we put a handful of laboratory scientists under the microscope, peppering them with questions that shine a light on their professional and personal lives. What were their career dreams as kids? How do they relieve stress when they hang up their lab coats and safety goggles?
NPR Health
APRIL 24, 2025
Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 28, 2025
Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles, such as long-haul tractor trailers. While platinum-alloy catalysts have historically delivered superior chemical reactions, the alloying elements leach out over time, diminishing catalytic performance.
Public Health Newswire
APRIL 23, 2025
Town hall examines causes of hostility, solutions to build trust
News Medical Health Sciences
APRIL 27, 2025
Declining childhood vaccination rates in the United States could lead to a resurgence of measles and other previously eliminated infectious diseases. Simulation models predict that even current vaccination rates may be insufficient to prevent measles from becoming endemic within 2025 years.
National Council on Urban Indian Health
APRIL 24, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NCUIH honored Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organization leadership and staff, and partner organizations for their work to advance the health of urban Native people. WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 23, 2025) The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) presented seven awards to Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organization (UIO) leadership and staff, and partner organizations for their work to advance urban Native health during our 2025 Annual Conference.
NPR Health
APRIL 28, 2025
A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
APRIL 23, 2025
New multidisciplinary research shows that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control our metabolism. The study shows that cold memories form in the brain -- and map out how they subsequently drive thermoregulation. The discovery may have important applications in therapies designed to treat a range of disorders -- from obesity to cancer -- in which thermoregulation and metabolism (or a lack of control in this area) plays a role, as well as opening the door to more fund
The Hindu
APRIL 23, 2025
Using a smartphone involves a frequent downward gaze, with the head in the forward position for lengthy periods, which can cause neck strain, eventually hastening the process of ageing in the cervical spine
News Medical Health Sciences
APRIL 23, 2025
The Mediterranean diet shows promise in managing both systemic and organ-specific autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune thyroiditis. Its anti-inflammatory and microbiota-modulating properties may reduce disease activity and improve metabolic outcomes.
Association of Health Care Journalists
APRIL 25, 2025
AHCJ is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. Now in its 21st year, the contest recognizes the best of health care journalism across all platforms. The 2024 contest drew 438 entries in 14 categories; there were 14 first-place winners. Every year the contest committee takes steps to improve the AHCJ Awards.
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