Tue.Apr 08, 2025

article thumbnail

It's sexual assault awareness month and HHS just gutted its rape prevention unit

NPR Health

The CDC teams that supported local sexual assault prevention groups were 'wiped out' in RFK Jr.'s overhaul of the Department of Health and Human Services.

360
360
article thumbnail

Public health is a movement, NPHW speakers say

Public Health Newswire

APHA forum kicks off week of events

130
130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college -- until now

NPR Health

A USAID grant enabled them to either study online or enroll in college in another country. Now the grant has been terminated.

207
207
article thumbnail

ALS drug effectively treats Alzheimer's disease in new animal study

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Experimental drug NU-9 -- a small molecule compound approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- improves neuron health in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

116
116
article thumbnail

How to avoid harmful chemicals in skin care and beauty products

NPR Health

Some ingredients found in personal care products like lotion and shampoo may be harmful to your health. Here's how to avoid these chemicals and choose healthier alternatives.

192
192
article thumbnail

How air pollution may be undermining your brain—one breath at a time

News Medical Health Sciences

Research reveals air pollution, particularly from industry and fuels, negatively affects cognitive function in older adults, with language skills most impacted.

109
109

More Trending

article thumbnail

Public health risks of urban wildfire smoke prompt push for more monitoring

News Medical Health Sciences

When the catastrophic Los Angeles fires broke out, John Volckens suspected firefighters and residents were breathing toxic air from the burning homes, buildings, and cars, but it was unclear how much risk the public faced.

108
108
article thumbnail

What will it take to get measles under control

NPR Health

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Caitlin Rivers of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about long-term implications of measles outbreaks in West Texas, New Mexico and a dozen other states.

125
125
article thumbnail

Eye health linked to dementia risk

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers discovered the blood vessels at the back of the eye -- called retinal microvasculature -- can show early signs someone is at risk of developing dementia.

108
108
article thumbnail

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches safer, Next-Generation Basophil Activation Test to improve, expedite allergy research

News Medical Health Sciences

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, introduces the Next-Generation Basophil Activation Test (BAT) for research use only to more effectively characterize food allergies without exposure to potentially harmful allergens.

107
107
article thumbnail

Carb restriction offers relief from calorie counting

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The intermittent fasting diet, which involves periods of severe calorie restriction, may be on the way out, as research is suggesting that rather than drastically reducing calories, people can achieve similar metabolic benefits by cutting back on carbs.

104
104
article thumbnail

Food-as-medicine could save billions in healthcare costs—here’s what’s standing in its way

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers review how Food-as-Medicine (FAM) interventions can improve health, reduce healthcare costs, and reshape food production systems. They emphasize the urgent need for clinical validation before scaling individualized nutrition solutions.

106
106
article thumbnail

Genome study: 180 million genetic variants found in 9,772 individuals

The Hindu

Dr.

97
article thumbnail

New drug compound prevents long COVID symptoms in mice

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers have shown a new drug compound can prevent long COVID symptoms in mice a landmark finding that could lead to a future treatment for the debilitating condition.

105
105
article thumbnail

New research finds fluorescence in feathers of long-eared owls

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet light.

94
article thumbnail

New data reveals diabetes prevalence in Australia may be 35% higher

News Medical Health Sciences

New research from the University of Sydney reveals that the number of Australians living with diabetes may be up to 35 percent higher than previously estimated.

104
104
article thumbnail

Tiny, soft robot flexes its potential as a life saver

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A tiny, soft, flexible robot that can crawl through earthquake rubble to find trapped victims or travel inside the human body to deliver medicine may seem like science fiction, but an international team is pioneering such adaptable robots by integrating flexible electronics with magnetically controlled motion.

94
article thumbnail

Children with potential ASD show preference for predictable movements

News Medical Health Sciences

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience social communication impairments and engage in restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs).

103
103
article thumbnail

The breast cancer crisis in India and the need for AI integration in early detection

The Hindu

A holistic approachstrengthening grassroots healthcare, raising awareness, and integrating AI screeningcan be transformative in reducing Indias breast cancer burden, enhancing the overall quality of cancer care and saving countless lives

93
article thumbnail

Study links food additive mixtures to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

News Medical Health Sciences

Food additive mixtures are an everyday feature of our diets, especially through ultra-processed foods.

96
article thumbnail

Life recovered rapidly at site of dino-killing asteroid: A hydrothermal system may have helped

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

About 66 million years ago, an asteroid slammed into the planet, wiping out all non-avian dinosaurs and about 70% of all marine species. But the crater it left behind in the Gulf of Mexico was a literal hotbed for life enriching the overlying ocean for at least 700,000 years, according to new research.

83
article thumbnail

New 3D imaging technique enhances basal cell carcinoma diagnosis

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG) have jointly pioneered an innovative imaging technique combining Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT) with artificial intelligence (AI) that could significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common form of skin cancer worldwide.

95
article thumbnail

Understanding the causes behind, and treatment for, abnormal uterine bleeding

The Hindu

Menstrual disorders, causes, and management explained by obstetric-gynaecologists at Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore for women's health.

80
article thumbnail

Perimenopause can begin in the thirties yet remains widely misunderstood

News Medical Health Sciences

Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and insomnia are all signs of hormonal changes and symptoms of menopause, when a woman no longer has menstrual cycles. They can also signal perimenopause, when the body is preparing for this next season of life.

94
article thumbnail

Achieving Equitable Data Modernization: Bridging the Digital Divide in Local Public Health

JPHMP Direct

A digital divide exists in local health departments, impacting data capabilities; policy and funding solutions are needed for nationwide equity The post Achieving Equitable Data Modernization: Bridging the Digital Divide in Local Public Health first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

article thumbnail

Study finds connection between hearing impairment and heart failure risk

News Medical Health Sciences

Hearing loss is linked to a heightened risk of developing heart failure, with the psychological distress caused by the impairment taking a key role in the observed association, finds a large long term study, published online in the journal Heart.

90
article thumbnail

National Public Health Week: Mark van der Laan, Professor of Biostatistics and Statistics, UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Berkeley Public Health

We recently asked Mark van der Laan, UC Berkeley Professor of Biostatistics and Statistics, about his work and thoughts on the field of public health.

article thumbnail

Anxiety fuels emotional eating and weight gain, study finds

News Medical Health Sciences

Emotional eating and body dissatisfaction mediate links between BMI changes and mental health. These psychosocial factors explain how anxiety, depression, and weight gain interrelate over time.

87
article thumbnail

Preliminary findings of 10,000 human genome study published

The Hindu

Dr.

75
article thumbnail

New data highlights urgent need for better asthma care – How FeNO testing can help reduce hospitalizations

News Medical Health Sciences

Research from Asthma + Lung UK has found a significant rise in Accident and Emergency (A&E) visits from people experiencing breathing issues such as asthma. Asthma + Lung UK is a British charity formed in January 2020, with a dedication to improving respiratory health by focusing on asthma and lung diseases.

82
article thumbnail

Parents' metabolic traits can affect the child's health over time

Science Daily - Public Health

Research shows that the biological parents' genes affect the child's insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be used to to develop preventive treatments that reduce the child's risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

72
article thumbnail

Can nature-based therapies heal people and the planet? Study investigates holistic solutions

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a protocol for a scoping review to explore how nature-based interventions influence individual, collective, and planetary well-being.

71
article thumbnail

Ancient fossil sheds big light on evolution mystery: Solving a 100-year arthropod mystery

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers formally describe Helmetia expansa, offering new insights into its anatomy, behavior and evolutionary relationships.

71
article thumbnail

New molecular target identified for pancreatic cancer treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S. News & World Report, have identified a new molecular target for treating pancreatic cancer, reports a Gastroenterology study published today.

66