NPR Health
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They're changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs.
US Department of Agriculture
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
To ensure that veterans have opportunities to enter high-demand career fields, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leverages apprenticeship programs. USDA recently strengthened its Commodity Food Grader’s Apprenticeship Program by expanding its scope from regional to national. As a result, transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses from across the country can now participate.
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NPR Health
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
On November 19, the United Nations wants toilets to be top of mind — and they don't mean for the Property Brothers on a bathroom reno episode. Here's why toilets get their own international day.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
SARS-CoV-2 disrupts cholesterol metabolism by using its ORF3a protein to sequester cholesterol in lysosomes, reducing BMP levels and optimizing viral survival. This novel mechanism offers insights into long-term metabolic complications of COVID-19.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Yes, it's time to talk about toilets. Billions of people do not have access to a safe and effective latrine. Let's plumb the depths, so to speak.
US Department of Agriculture
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family gather to celebrate together, and the center of the action is the kitchen. Pots and pans will be full of collard greens and gravy while a turkey cooks in the oven. With so many moving parts, it is key that the preparation and cooking areas get fully cleaned and sanitized to avoid the spread of bacteria that causes foodborne illness.
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News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Metformin and GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly reduce asthma attacks in patients with type 2 diabetes, offering potential new treatments for asthma.
Environmental Health News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Aunque hablar de financiación suena poco a lucha contra el cambio climático, buena parte de las negociaciones en Bakú giran en torno a cuánto pondrán los paÃses ricos para asistir a los empobrecidos: los expertos piden pasar de 100.000 millones a un billón de dólares anuales.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Awareness of the 988 national suicide prevention hotline is growing since the number was updated, but it is still low, according to a new survey. The Annenberg Public Policy Center/SSRS poll , released Monday, found that only 15 percent of survey respondents named the correct number for the hotline, officially named the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as of September this year.
Environmental Health News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Mara Peterssen y Nicolás Olea, catedrático de la Universidad de Granada, hablan de los disruptores endocrinos, los tóxicos ambientales que afectan a nuestro sistema y que pueden provocar efectos perjudiciales en nuestra salud.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The report says there is a bleak future for youth due to demographic shifts, climate change, and technological transformation by 2050
Environmental Health News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Con promesas de trabajo y provisión de servicios básicos, la petrolera de la multinacional Ãtalo-argentina Techint logró ingresar a la zona más conflictiva para la minerÃa de litio en Argentina.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Child development is also affected by air pollution, climate change, and exposure to chemicals, which are emerging environmental risk factors, said an international team, including researchers from the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), New Delhi.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
California health officials have identified a possible bird flu case in a child who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms, the state Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. The child had no known contact with an infected animal, the agency said, but public health experts are investigating a possible exposure to wild birds. Human infections with bird flu viruses are rare, and no person-to-person spread has been detected in California or the United States.
Preventing Chronic Disease
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Zoonotic Potential of Chronic Wasting Disease
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Epigenetic changes from obesity persist after weight loss, altering fat cell function and increasing the risk of weight regain, impacting metabolic health.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers has revealed new insights into how ancient Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years of European history.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
New research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Aztec skull whistle produces a shrill, screaming sound. A study shows that these whistles have a disturbing effect on the human brain. The Aztecs may have deliberately used this effect in sacrificial rituals.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Increasing physical activity, even modestly, can significantly extend life expectancy, with the greatest benefits observed among the least active individuals aged 40 and older.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Astronomers have discovered the first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence stars -- 'dead' remnants and 'living' stars -- in young star clusters. This breakthrough offers new insights on an extreme phase of stellar evolution, and one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
When making diagnostic decisions, radiologists and other physicians may rely too much on artificial intelligence (AI) when it points out a specific area of interest in an X-ray, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Public Health Insider
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In a comic strip, we explain what concrete actions you can take to protect your family from PFAS, or "forever chemicals." The post How can we reduce exposure to PFAS? A comic strip explains (part 2). appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Older adults across 23 countries who use the Internet experience improved mental health, including fewer depressive symptoms and higher life satisfaction, with benefits varying by demographic and genetic factors.
Preventing Chronic Disease
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Homelessness and Bartonella quintana Infection
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Rising obesity rates in the USA, particularly among adolescents, pose significant health risks, demanding immediate action and tailored prevention strategies.
Your Local Epidemiologist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Fluoride has sprung into the national spotlight in the past few weeks, and many people have great questions. Here’s the nuance to equip yourself for evidence-based discussions. Fluoride is important for our teeth Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in water, soil, air, and some foods. Our bodies need minerals for many things, including strengthening our bones and teeth.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Systematic review highlights the pervasive negative influence of social media on children’s dietary habits, emphasizing increased unhealthy food consumption, body dissatisfaction, and disordered eating behaviors.
Science Daily - Public Health
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Houses for sale in a flood zone are around 10% cheaper than surrounding areas, according to new research. However, the reduced price tag is not worth the extra risk and can burden buyers with long-term insurance costs, according to new research.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Incorporating flavonol-rich foods may counteract stress-induced vascular impairments, offering a dietary strategy for improved cardiovascular health.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The survival rate among those with lung cancer has improved by more than a quarter in the last five years, according to a new report. The findings from the American Lung Association's latest "State of Lung Cancer" report shows a 26 percent increase in the survival rate. The improvement, per the organization, is partially due to screening measures that can detect the fatal illness much earlier.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
10x Genomics and Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, announce the commercial availability of a new solution to automate single cell gene expression workflows.
HEALTHBEAT
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Heading into the fifth U.S. winter of Covid-19 , an Emory University lab has found the presence — or absence — of a particular antibody in the nose of patients can predict how severe their illness would be. The presence of the antibody, called anti-interferon alpha, indicated the infection would likely be limited to mild symptoms like coughing or sore throats, according to a study published earlier this month
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Ijeoma Uchegbu discusses nanomedicine's role in improving medication adherence and developing non-addictive pain relief solutions at ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024.
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