NPR Health
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
The Hill
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Norovirus cases are surging across the country this winter, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. There were 91 outbreaks reported by state health departments during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 in the last week of November, according to the CDC. The highest number for the same period over the last several years was 65 outbreaks.
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NPR Health
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Nine countries eliminated a disease in 2024. Here's how Pakistan pulled it off fulfilling a young boy's dream of eliminating blindness caused by bacterial infections.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Osteoporosis is a major health concern worldwide, particularly in aging populations. Despite pharmacological advancements, challenges like side effects, costs, and limited accessibility reduce adherence to treatments.
NPR Health
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Concern is growing about the prevalence of hoarding disorder among seniors, and the lack of access to effective treatments. Some have found coping strategies and community in a support group.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A recent research paper by the Indian Council of Medical Research found a 6.
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NPR Health
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In 2024, the World Health Organization certified the elimination of a disease in nine countries. We focus on how Pakistan got rid of trachoma, which can cause blindness.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that people 60 years or older with weakened immunity -; primarily organ transplant recipients who take immunosuppressive medications to reduce the risk of rejection and others with immune system disorders -; do not respond as strongly to vaccines against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as people in the same age group with normal immune function.
Rural Health Information Hub
DECEMBER 30, 2024
NTICC 2024-National Transportation in Indian Country Conference NTICC- A transportation event By Tribes for Tribes-learning, demos, exhibitors, Heavy Equipment Roadeo Competition
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Mergers and acquisitions of U.S. hospitals and health systems rarely improve the quality of care delivered or result in lower health care costs and prices, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).
NPJ Vaccine
DECEMBER 30, 2024
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News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center researcher is exploring new ways to improve treatment options for kidney cancer patients.
Research America
DECEMBER 30, 2024
While a wealth of research on health care value and equity exists, the combined concept of high value, equitable care is relatively new and understudied. To bring an equity lens into the arena of health care value, AcademyHealth , with funding from The Donaghue Foundation, launched an initiative in October 2021 to outline a research agenda on high-value, equitable care.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In a new analysis of data from more than a dozen studies, coffee and tea consumption was linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth and throat.
Mercola
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) are solid masses composed of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. When a stone moves into your urinary tract, it causes intense discomfort and leads to complications if not addressed promptly. The pain associated with kidney stones is often described as one of the most excruciating forms of pain, rivaling childbirth in intensity.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to "pregame" consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The seizure follows a joint investigation conducted by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, East Zone, and the Drugs Control Directorate, West Bengal
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A study from a Mount Royal University physiologist and his team demonstrates the key role of the kidneys in acclimatization to high altitude, and illustrates another way that Sherpas are better adapted to high altitude ascent.
The Hindu
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A 15-part webinar series will feature medical experts discussing various health topics, emphasising the importance of proactive healthcare to improve quality of life
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Fatty acid (FA) reprogramming has a significant role in liver cancer. However, the contribution of FA metabolism reprogramming to the heterogeneity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been established.
PHAB
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As the year draws to a close, the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is pleased to share its 2024 Highlights Report. Take a look back at PHAB’s major achievements, impactful activities, and memorable events of the past year. View PHAB’s 2024 Highlights Report About the Public Health Accreditation Board The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)is a 501(c)(3) organization and is the sole national accrediting body for public health in the U.S.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not.
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
DECEMBER 30, 2024
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News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Among people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure, a form of psychological therapy called pain coping skills training reduced how much pain got in the way of their daily lives, also known as pain interference.
Mercola
DECEMBER 30, 2024
According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are currently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia. Furthermore, the situation is expected to worsen by 2050, around 13 million Americans are projected to be diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disease. 1 Alzheimer's disease remains challenging for modern medicine to diagnose and treat.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Phytosomes, a novel drug delivery system, have recently attracted substantial attention, because of their exceptional ability to increase the therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability of phytoconstituents.
Black Health Matters
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Amidst an avalanche of legislative challenges to gender-affirming care, Amida and National Trans Visibility March are doubling down on their commitment to uplifting transgender people. Amida is a Medicare plan in New York City that specializes in HIV treatment and gender-affirming care. It serves more than 3,300 transgender and non-binary individuals.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Patients with opioid use disorder can reduce their days of opioid use and stay in treatment longer when using a smartphone app as supportive therapy in combination with medication, a new study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows.
Mercola
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Back at it again! This time, its not quite COVID but the headlines are eerily familiar. The latest chapter in the bird flu saga is unfolding in animals, with the virus taking an unexpected leap from birds to dairy cows and, yes, even humans. On March 25, 2024, the first-ever cases of "bird-to-cow" transmission of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in the U.S.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
NuAire joins Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, enhancing laboratory solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of incubators, fume hoods, and biosafety cabinets.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A study of nearly 10,000 adolescents has identified distinct differences in the brain structures of those who used substances before age 15 compared to those who did not. Many of these structural brain differences appeared to exist in childhood before any substance use, suggesting they may play a role in the risk of substance use initiation later in life, in tandem with genetic, environmental, and other neurological factors.
News Medical Health Sciences
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Anemia significantly impacts global public health, with over 571 million women at risk of adverse health outcomes due to iron deficiency and other causes.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In a breakthrough set to revolutionize the semiconductor industry, engineers have developed the world's first-of-its-kind deep-ultraviolet (UVC) microLED display array for lithography machines. This enhanced efficiency UVC microLED has showcased the viability of a lowered cost maskless photolithography through the provision of adequate light output power density, enabling exposure of photoresist films in a shorter time.
UK Health Security
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Lots of people were interested in reading about protecting their health in 2024 around a million people in fact. This was the number of readers who came to our blog in the last year for advice and information on a huge range of topics, from tick bites to vomiting bugs. In December, our blog was the most read across government. We use our blog to warn and inform about infections and outbreaks, and to keep you updated about things that can impact you and your familys health.
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