Climate for Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Climate change is one of the most pressing public health issues of our time. We’ve seen record-breaking heat, devastating wildfires, storms and prolonged droughts impacting our health and mental well-being.
Environmental Health News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Seven popular ghees recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation. Partnering with EHN.org, Mamavation — an environmental wellness blog and community — had seven ghees, which is a kind of clarified butter, tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab and found levels of phthalates ranging from 105 parts per billion to 2,702 ppb.
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The Hindu
OCTOBER 18, 2024
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Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 18, 2024
New study finds link between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer, but risk increase is small and needs perspective.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Physicists have shown that extremely light particles known as axions may occur in large clouds around neutron stars. These axions could form an explanation for the elusive dark matter that cosmologists search for -- and moreover, they might not be too difficult to observe.
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BU School of Public Health Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2024
All News New Longitudinal Study Will Fill Gap in Data on Postpartum Health and Well-being The Postpartum, Lifestyle & Cardiovascular Evaluation Study, a survey-based, online study led by School of Public Health and Boston Medical Center researchers, will capture information about the health complications and social needs that patients experience after having a baby.
Association of Health Care Journalists
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A new analysis indicates that thousands of dangerous doctors are slipping through the cracks due to lax enforcement by state medical boards. Wide variation in rates of serious disciplinary actions among the nation’s 64 state medical boards suggests that “many (if not most) boards are doing a dangerously lax job in enforcing their states’ medical practice acts,” says a report of state medical board activity by the consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen.
HEALTHBEAT
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. People who live near the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers can finally go outside at night, 19 days after a fire fouled the air, the Rockdale County Emergency Management agency announced. The decision to lift a dusk-to-dawn shelter-in-place order came Thursday after air- quality monitoring tools found no instances of chemical contamination exceeding concerning levels for 72 hours, Bryan Vasser, on-scene coordi
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Guest Speakers: Dr. Ayah Ibrahim, Disability Advocate, mother of a daughter with Down Syndrome Tatiana Salinas , Bilingual (Spanish) Family Support Specialist for the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, mother of a daughter with Down syndrome Katie Stoll, MS, Licensed Genetic Counselor and Executive Director of the Genetic Support Foundation Guest Host: Dr.
HEALTHBEAT
OCTOBER 18, 2024
This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered to you each morning. In 2008, the city health department opened up 1,000 permits for street vendors to sell fresh fruits and vegetables in New York City’s food deserts. But just 149 vendors held those Green Carts permits as of the end of May, while 1,445 others remained on a waitlist for a chance to apply for the 851 that were still up for grabs, according to a new analysis of data THE CITY ob
Science Daily - Public Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A new study evaluated the effects of citizenship status on physician specialty choice and practice location among U.S. citizen and non-citizen international medical graduates (IMGs), which account for a quarter of all active physicians in the U.S. Citizenship status has significant effects on IMGs' choices of specialties and practice locations. Though non-citizen IMGs were historically found to be more likely to specialize in primary care and work in rural areas and shortage areas, the proportio
BU School of Public Health Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Lisa Sullivan, associate dean for education, presents during a live session for SPH’s Online MPH Program. students Meet Emily Goldmann, Director of SPH’s Online MPH Program Goldmann, also a clinical associate professor of epidemiology, discusses what led her to SPH and why the innovative format of the Online MPH is changing the virtual learning experience for the public health workforce.
Kent State University Epidemiology Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Important Information about Final Grading of Fall 2024 (POT F2) Classes | Faculty/Staff News Now | Online final grading for Fall 2024 - POT F2 (Second 5 Weeks) begins on Friday, Oct. 25 via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2024 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
PHIG Partners
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Recipients have utilized PHIG funding to staff dedicated DMI positions and convene advisory committees. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently hired Gayatri Raol as its Data Modernization Director to oversee the state’s efforts in this area. Discover more about her role and the innovative initiatives at IDPH in this new Q&A blog.
The Nation's Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Article Public health on the ballot in states across US in November
Your Local Epidemiologist
OCTOBER 18, 2024
This week’s Dose is a bit shorter, both because I’m running out of time and because there isn’t too much going on in the world of public health that may impact you (other than an election). Let’s dig in! Your “weather” report for the week Covid-19, flu, and RSV are all at low levels. Enjoy the lull! Where is RSV? If it were the past few years, RSV activity would already be increasing.
The Nation's Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Article Climate change could worsen dangers of fungal diseases
KFF Health News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters. The mountains of western North Carolina have been known to flood: The area is bursting with creeks and rivers and enjoys an abundance of rain.
The Nation's Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Article More kids lacked health insurance in 2023, Census Bureau finds
HEALTHBEAT
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters.
The Nation's Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Article Q&A with NCIRD’s Daskalakis: Promoting, providing vaccinations can help prevent “triple-demic” of infectious disease this season
The Nation's Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Article High stress a major problem for US parents, surgeon general says in new advisory
The Nation's Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Article Creating an advocacy-ready workforce starts with students, task force says
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