NPR Health
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds. (Image credit: Michael M.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a new study. More than roughly 10-and-a-half hours of sedentary behavior per day was significantly linked with future heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular (CV) death, even among people meeting recommended levels of exercise.
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NPR Health
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Protect your loved ones from foodborne illnesses with this refresher course on food safety. Experts offer guidance on how long to leave food out, when to toss leftovers and more.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Miss America 2024 winner Madison Marsh took her efforts to advocate for pancreatic cancer awareness and research to Capitol Hill on Thursday. In association with the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Network (PanCAN), Marsh met with eight representatives on the Hill to push for increased funding for pancreatic cancer research within the National Institute of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and research programs within the Department of Defense.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The anti-malarial drug Artemisinin is highly effective. It's critical for kids, who are especially vulnerable. A new study comes to an alarming conclusion.
Association of Health Care Journalists
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Rural kids and teens are at a high risk for firearm injury and death, yet most prevention efforts are based on research in urban areas, a new study found. The study , conducted by researchers in Washington, set out to understand what rural kids’ experiences are with firearms and their perceptions of them. The findings also highlighted the need for prevention efforts more tailored to that population.
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News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Increased PM2.5 levels are linked to higher head and neck cancer risk, particularly in disadvantaged communities, highlighting urgent public health measures.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Mahamat Djouma is one of the millions displaced by the civil war in Sudan. He is part of an especially vulnerable group — unaccompanied minors. Here is his story.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Scholars for the first time identified chemical signatures of the components of a liquid concoction contained in a Bes mug. A new technique helped identify a sample flavored with honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes -- commonly used to make the beverage look like blood.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
An analysis of brains at various stages of Alzheimer's found that neurons called inhibitory neurons are the first to be affected by the disease.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The study in Cell highlights microbial load's role in gut microbiome variation, suggesting it as a confounder in disease research and a key health determinant.
KFF Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit. KFF Health News undertook a yearlong examination of how government decisions undermine Black health — reviewing court and inspection records and government reports, and interviewing dozens of academic researchers, doctors, politicians, community leaders, grieving moms, and patients.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Integrative cognitive behavioral therapy shows greater efficacy than present-centered therapy in reducing grief severity and comorbid symptoms after treatment.
APHL
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
For Immediate Release Atlanta, Georgia, November 15, 2024 – At the 2024 Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats Preparedness (LRN-B) Technical Meeting, the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presented awards to laboratories and public health leaders who have made significant achievements in the field of biological threat agent testing.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Dietary zinc deficiency promotes lung infection by Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria -; a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to a new study published Nov. 15 in the journal Nature Microbiology.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a new study, scientists uncover a 'switch' in the DNA of parrots that controls their wide gamut of colors.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Findings reveal that more green space in deprived neighborhoods is associated with lower mortality rates, advocating for strategic public health initiatives.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
While modern meals are highly palatable, they are often devoid of essential nutrition: a movement towards healthier food choices, and enhanced nutrition literacy among consumers, is vital
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
An international research team has uncovered a new mechanism crucial to the production of cellular proteins.
Preventing Chronic Disease
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Transboundary Movement of Yezo Virus, Japan
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Global diabetes rates have surged, particularly in low-resource areas, revealing critical gaps in treatment access and highlighting the need for improved care.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
In what could one day become a new treatment for epilepsy, researchers have used pulses of light to prevent seizure-like activity in neurons.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, including those presenting with more subtle symptoms.
Mercola
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
An emerging crisis threatens the well-being of our youngest generation: fast food addiction. The documentary "The Babies Addicted to Fast Food" reveals how convenience and marketing have ensnared our children in a cycle of unhealthy eating habits starting early in life. 1 The film paints a vivid picture of how fast food has permeated every facet of modern family life, turning nutritious meals into rare exceptions rather than the rule.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms in the human digestive tract, has been increasingly linked to chronic diseases.
JPHMP Direct
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
As a companion to a new column on the practice of public health leadership, we present an interview from late 2024 with Dr. Claude A. Jacob, a seasoned public health leader who has championed innovation at the local, regional, and national levels over more than two decades. The post Staying Agile and Solving Problems as a Local Public Health Leader: An Interview with Dr.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Cancer has a high death rate with delayed diagnosis of the disease being one of the main reasons for its fatality.
Managed Care Matters
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
RFK Jr is an accomplished environmental defense lawyer , protector of waterways. He: has never run an organization of more than a hundred or so people; has never worked in a healthcare delivery or payer company or organization ; has no scientific or research background; doesn’t understand or believe in science; and has no education or academic background in healthcare.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Exposure to blue light, like that from smartphones or tablets, may accelerate bone growth and bone age, leading to early puberty in rats.
JPHMP Direct
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The January issue of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice marks the 30-year anniversary of this publication. Dr. Lloyd F. Novick shares highlights from the issue. The post Jan 2025: From the Editor first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Over the past three decades, there has been a startling increase in the prevalence of obesity across the USA, at least doubling in adult men and women (aged 25 and older) and older female and male adolescents (aged 15-24 years) since 1990, with the number of people living with overweight and obesity reaching over 208 million in 2021-;a trend set to continue in the coming decades without significant reform, according to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study Collaborator Net
Smart Data Collective
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Coming up with the right pricing strategy is crucial for any business, so it is a good idea to use data analytics to help.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Researchers have identified new roles for a protein long known to protect against severe flu infection – among them, raising the minimum number of viral particles needed to cause sickness.
Mercola
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of health that significantly impacts your physical and mental well-being. If you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and alert, you're likely getting sufficient sleep. But if you feel sluggish and experience daytime fatigue, it's a sign that you need more. The ideal amount of sleep varies from person to person, influenced by factors such as age and health.
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