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DECEMBER 13, 2024
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Heart of Jovian moon's volcanic rage
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A new study points to why, and how, Io became the most volcanic body in the solar system.
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Exposure to remote wildfire smoke drifting across the US linked to increased medical visits for heart and lung problems
Science Daily - Public Health
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a new study finds that smoke from these fires can lead to poor health thousands of miles away. Researchers found that medical visits for heart and lung problems rose by nearly 20 percent during six days in June, 2023, when smoke from Western Canadian wildfires drifted across the country, leading to very poor air quality days in Baltimore and the surrounding region.
New device produces critical fertilizer ingredient from thin air, cutting carbon emissions
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A new prototype device demonstrates an innovative approach to producing ammonia -- a key component of fertilizer -- that could transform an industry responsible for about one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Added sugar in Nestle baby products complies with India and global food standards: J.P. Nadda
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Union Health Minister confirms Nestle baby products comply with Indian and global sugar standards, following FSSAI inspections.
Planets form through domino effect
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
New radio astronomy observations of a planetary system in the process of forming show that once the first planets form close to the central star, these planets can help shepherd the material to form new planets farther out. In this way each planet helps to form the next, like a line of falling dominos each triggering the next in turn.
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Astrophysicists capture astonishing images of gamma-ray flare from supermassive black hole M87
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The galaxy M87, located in the Virgo constellation, provided the first-ever photo of a black hole in 2019, when the Event Horizon Telescope captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center. An international research team has now observed a teraelectronvolt gamma-ray flare seven orders of magnitude -- tens of millions of times -- larger than the event horizon, or surface of the black hole itself.
Most-read stories from The Nation's Health for 2024
Public Health Newswire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Special section on improving health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities garnered interest.
New study links paracetamol to side effects in digestive tract, heart, kidneys among older adults
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Paracetamol side effects: Study finds paracetamol increases risks of gastrointestinal, heart, and kidney complications in older adults, challenging its safety and effectiveness.
Biden Administration Proposal to Improve Access to Free Preventive Services Faces Uncertain Future
CHIRblog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The Biden Administration has proposed a rule to expand coverage of preventive services, including over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives, without cost-sharing, aiming to reduce barriers to contraceptive access and clarify medical management techniques by insurers. While the proposal could significantly improve access to preventive services, including expanding contraception coverage, its future is uncertain due to potential legal challenges and political factors surrounding reproductive health.
Ten years after her passing, Theo Colburn's legacy continues to grow
Environmental Health News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Dr. Theo Colborn , who passed away December 14, 2014, was the founder of the endocrine disruption field, connecting the dots among the different health problems seen in wildlife with those seen in humans, tying them to the endocrine system and to chemical pollutants. She organized the first gathering of scientists in 1991, where the term endocrine disruption was coined, and the Wingspread Consensus Statement was written.
Can financial incentives improve equity in patient care?
Berkeley Public Health
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A team at the UC Berkeley is examining whether paying doctors can improve a longstanding problem: racial and ethnic disparities in delivery of health care.
Lil Jon Wants Us To “Get Low” To Check For Colon Cancer
Black Health Matters
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Lil Jons Get Low is going from a crunk club-banger to a potential lifesaver. The rapper who had the world snapping their fingers to his early aughts hits has partnered with Cologuard to promote colon cancer screenings. He has recorded and released Get Low #2, a version of the hit dedicated to encouraging people to use the Cologuard kit to get informed about their health.
Health Beyond the Blog: A24’s “I Saw the TV Glow”
Exploring Health
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A24’s New Film Reveals the Dangers of Escapism on Mental Health by Jaden Hayes My roommate recommended that I watch a new trans allegory film that he came across on TikTok. Being someone identifying as queer, I was enticed, as trans representation is not often championed within the media. I didnt expect I Watched the TV Glow to stick with me long after the credits rolled.
Dangers of AI tops health tech hazards list for 2025
Association of Health Care Journalists
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) models in health care settings without proper oversight is the most significant health technology hazard for 2025, according to nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI. The organizations 18th annual report of the top 10 health technology hazards listed unmet technology support needs for home care patients and vulnerable technology vendors and cybersecurity threats in second and third place, respectively.
The New Neuroscience of Sleep and Dreams
Mercola
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In the video above, Dr. Rahul Jandial, a neurosurgeon and neurobiologist, explores the power of dreams, bridging the gap between your waking consciousness and the vivid landscapes of your nocturnal visions. 1 His insights not only challenge conventional perceptions but also offer a scientific framework to understand the profound impact of dreaming on your daily life.
The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research
Association of Health Care Journalists
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities but leaving them out can also be problematic, according to a recent consensus report published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Racial categories in the U.S., as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), are complex and fluid, often reflecting national origins or socio-cultural groups.
Corruption and Russia's Illicit Gold Trade
RAND
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Russia's use of gold has surged since the Ukraine invasion, fueling corruption and human rights abuses while supporting its wartime economy. Disrupting these illicit networks is essential to countering Moscow's influence.
How to Cope with the 'Winter Blues'
Mercola
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Are you one of those people who feel a sense of dread, loneliness and anxiety when the days start getting colder and the nights become longer? You're not alone; every year, millions of Americans, mostly women, 1 struggle with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as "winter blues." SAD affects around 9.7% of the U.S. population. 2 For some, it doesn't just occur during the winter months they harbor these feelings of depression 40% of the year. 3 And while it seems like a simple case of
The 1984 Rajneeshee Bioterror Attack Was Too Easy to Carry Out. Could it happen again?
EpidemioLogical
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Some off-the-shelf Salmonella and a plan almost changed political history inOregon. Fresh doesnt always mean safe. (Photo by IRa Kang on Unsplash) Thirty years ago, I was a student in high school who needed to come up with a science project.
Particular batch of metronidazole, paracetamol tablets "not of standard quality", Government tells Rajya Sabha
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A batch of Metronidazole 400 mg and Paracetamol 500 mg tablets were found Not of Standard Quality (NSQ), and the manufacturers have replaced the affected stocks
New York Legislature Seeks to Control Outpatient Spending through Site-Neutral Payment and Rate Cap Proposal
CHIRblog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A new proposal in New York State seeks to reduce rising outpatient care costs by implementing site-neutral payment, which would require insurers to pay the same rate for services regardless of where they are provided. The bill aims to cap payments, eliminate facility fees, and protect consumers from higher costs, potentially saving employers, health plans, and consumers money.
Eye hospital collaborates with private firm to develop augmented reality-powered device for those with low vision
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The device Aura Vision, which has a multi-camera integrated augmented reality (AR) capability, uses AR technology to assist individuals with various levels of vision impairment.
A Historical Analysis of a True Invasion of Taiwan
RAND
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is significant, with lessons from France's failed 1884–85 invasion providing insights. Taiwan's geography, use of naval mines, and control of the Penghu Islands are vital for its defense against potential aggression.
Sweetened drinks ‘increase risk of serious cardiovascular diseases’
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Scientists advocate avoiding fizzy drinks since such beverages have excessive added sugar that can increase the risk of stroke or aneurysm, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation
Why do so many Americans get their health care claims denied?
Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Timothy McBride, PhD, co-director of the Ctr for Advancing Health Services, Policy & Economics Research & pubic health faculty scholar, explains in a Marketplace Morning Report why so many Americans are getting health care claims denied.
Tackling the challenge of seasonal illnesses
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Every year, seasonal illnesses keep doctors and public health authorities busy; but certain disease patterns have now become clear
The Art of Microbial Disguise
Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Public health faculty scholar Jennifer Philips, MD, PhD, professor & co-director, Infectious Diseases Division, describes what makes Mycobacterium tuberculosis a very unique bacterium & her research to understand host factors required for its survival.
Digging In: The Army's Promising Path to Real Change in Audit
RAND
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The U.S. Army aims for its first clean audit after years of failures, investing heavily in improving financial processes. After the U.S. Marines succeeded in receiving a clean audit, the Army is focusing on governance and accountability while addressing problems to achieve audit readiness.
Cabassa to deliver 2025 Aaron Rosen Lecture at SSWR conference
Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Leopoldo Cabassa, PhD, professor, Brown School, & public health faculty scholar, has been selected to present the 2025 Aaron Rosen Lecture - one of the highest honors in social work research - at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference
Georgia has a doctor shortage. Barriers to training keep immigrant physicians from filling the gap.
HEALTHBEAT
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. Since selling her private practice eight years ago, Dr. Gulshan Harjee has spent most of her professional career invested in the Clarkston Community Health Center, a charity clinic she co-founded that serves a steady flow of immigrant patients. The internal medicine physician came to the United States after fleeing three different countries in her childhood and adolescent years experiences that moved her to h
Oscar Health CEO says employer health care should be abolished
The Hill
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini in a recent interview said he believes anger at the health care system is "justified" in the wake of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare (UHC) CEO Brian Thompson. Thompson's death earlier this month has led to an outpouring of backlash against the quality of health insurance and subsequent denials across the country.
30 people drowned every hour in 2021 globally, says World Health Organization report
The Hindu
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The WHO, in its first-ever global status report on drowning prevention, said 92% of drowning deaths took place in low and middle-income countries including India; it urged countries to use the report to raise awareness and guide prevention strategies WHO report says countries should raise awareness and devise strategies to address the issue
Reproductive Health for Refugee Women
Exploring Health
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Evolving Approaches to Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Access for Refugee Women By Aanya Ravichander The worlds refugee population is increasing , thanks to climate change, political violence and war. There are currently more than 43.4 million refugees globally, the highest recorded level of displacement. Access to meaningful data on refugee health is minimal , rendering them practically invisible in conversations about public health.
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