Public Health Insider
OCTOBER 22, 2024
How many personal care products do you use every day? From toothpaste to makeup and shampoo, the number can add up fast. This is a concern because some cosmetics and personal care products contain dangerous chemicals that can harm our health. The post Ask the Toxics Docs: Tips to choose safer personal care products and cosmetics appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Polar bears in some parts of the high Arctic are developing ice buildup and related injuries to their feet. The changes appear to be an unexpected consequence of climate change, related to changing conditions in a warming Arctic.
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Environmental Health News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
CALI, COLOMBIA– Más de 23.000 líderes, activistas ambientales e investigadores se reunirán esta y la próxima semana en Cali, Colombia, para la COP16 de las Naciones Unidas sobre biodiversidad, un evento trascendental para el futuro de los animales, plantas, hongos y microorganismos del mundo. En la reunión, 196 países transformarán las metas del Marco Kunming-Montreal de 2022 , firmado durante la última cumbre de biodiversidad, en acciones concretas para detener a los principales motores de la p
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In a study, researchers use neuroimaging methods to examine brain resilience in regions of the brain linked to language and aging. They found that the hippocampus in bilinguals with Alzheimer's disease was noticeably larger than those who were monolingual when matched for age, education, cognitive function and memory, which suggests that there may be some form of brain maintenance related to bilingualism.
Public Health Newswire
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Five student groups awarded grants in APHA program
Environmental Health News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
CALI, COLOMBIA– More than 23,000 world leaders, environmental activists and researchers are meeting this week and next in Cali, Colombia, for the COP16 United Nations (UN) biodiversity summit, a consequential event for the future of the world’s declining animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms. At the meeting, 196 countries will transform the goals of the 2022 Kunming-Montreal agreement , signed during the last biodiversity summit, into concrete actions to stop the main drivers of biodiversity
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NPR Health
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Los Angeles County has reported eight cases of locally acquired dengue fever in the past few months; the first ever occurred last year. Climate change probably played a role.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 22, 2024
YouTuber Irfan recently posted a video on social media that showed him cutting the umbilical cord of his newborn, in the operation theatre of a private hospital in Chennai; consent of the medical personnel involved to being videoed was another aspect doctors say needs discussion
The Hill
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Bird flu has possibly infected four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to its health department. In a press release Sunday , the Washington State Department of Health said the “workers tested presumptively positive for avian influenza after working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm in Franklin County.” Franklin County is in the eastern half of the Evergreen State, which is known for its agriculture.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The survey also found that a majority of students believed that reporting these events could negatively affect their grades and future prospects; it highlighted the need for better safety mechanisms on campus
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Smart crosswalks are one of the latest examples of the ways that AI is making us safer.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Chennai accounted for nearly 21% of the non-vaccinated children, highlighting the gaps in an urban area and the need for targeted community outreach
Association of Health Care Journalists
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration announced last month that it has commissioned an investigation into the ingredients in tampons after a small study in July identified the presence of heavy metals in multiple brands. When it was first published, the study caused quite a stir, with (far too many) stories and sensational headlines and a smaller number putting the study in context.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 22, 2024
FDA-approved Cobenfy offers a novel treatment for schizophrenia, targeting cholinergic receptors instead of dopamine, with potential side-effects.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 22, 2024
RAG is a great new breakthrough in AI that is changing the future of contextual data management.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The noses of many mammals, such as dogs, ferrets and cows, feature grooves forming a multitude of polygons. A team has analyzed in detail how these patterns form in the embryo using 3D imaging techniques and computer simulations. The researchers discovered that differential growth of the skin tissue layers leads to the formation of domes, which are mechanically supported by the underlying blood vessels.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 22, 2024
These guidelines will play an important role in helping businesses thrive with AI.
Public Health Newswire
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Five student groups awarded grants in APHA program
Science Daily - Public Health
OCTOBER 22, 2024
More than half of the risk for mental disorders can be attributed to environmental factors such as socioeconomic status, urbanicity, pollution, and climate. Scientists are trying to characterize the impact of these factors on mental health and develop new ways to reduce the burden. This requires collecting and combining large datasets of different types.
The New Social Worker
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Excessive advice-giving doesn’t belong in the therapy room. As a new social worker, you will need to resist the temptation a dozen times a day to pack clients full of your fresh therapy knowledge.
Black Health Matters
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, affects millions of children worldwide. As a parent, managing your child’s eczema can be an emotional and physical challenge, filled with countless questions. Eczema parent and National Eczema Association (NEA) ambassador Aisha Bryant shared, “As her mother who carried her for nine months, I blamed myself for not being able to protect her from it, and my husband blamed himself for her inheriting the condition that plagued his youth.
Preventing Chronic Disease
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Equine Encephalomyelitis Outbreak, Uruguay, 2023–2024
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is excited to announce that we are accepting nominations for the 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards! The awards will be presented at the AMCHP Annual Conference , held in person only from March 15-18, 2025, in Washington, DC. Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them.
Preventing Chronic Disease
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Mpox Vaccine Acceptance, DRC
Mercola
OCTOBER 22, 2024
There’s a new era of health and wellness coming, and I am thrilled to have you onboard this journey. I’ve always been passionate about taking solutions into your own hands, and I always encourage everyone in the Mercola community to Take Control of Their Health. But to do so, you need to have the right tools on hand. Without proper guidance and support, it can be challenging to make smart choices to steer your health in the right direction.
Environmental Health News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
On March 14-15, 2025, HEEDS is hosting the Lou Guillette Jr. Memorial Symposium on endocrine disrupting science at the University of Florida. It will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Guillette, gather together his trainees and colleagues, and focus on the research topics that Lou made famous. Information here.
PHIG Partners
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Find out how the Southern Nevada Health District is making it easier for their community members to put more fruits and veggies on the table! Dr. Todd Nicholson, Workforce Director of the Southern Nevada Health District, shares how his agency used Public Health Infrastructure Grant funding to expand their Double Up Food Bucks program, which allows SNAP users to receive extra funding for fruits and vegetables.
Region IV Public Health Training Center
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving public health environment, building a strong foundation in data governance, literacy, and equity is essential for creating a data-driven and equitable public health system. This webinar explores how these foundational components can empower public health organizations to better serve communities and address health disparities.
Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Thomas M. Maddox, MD, professor of medicine and public health faculty scholar, weighs in on whether or not your Apple Watch—or any wearable – has the ability to predict and warn you of future illness.
NPR Health
OCTOBER 22, 2024
E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died, federal health officials said. (Image credit: Gene J.
Mercola
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Does your toilet paper contain indications of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation was asked that question by our audience and the only way to find out was to send the most popular toilet paper products to the lab. So that is what we did in our latest consumer study on PFAS. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best green beauty makeup sans PFAS , best and worst cookware sans PFAS , and best water filters to capture PFAS , now join us for a consumer study on indications of PF
Black Health Matters
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In an Advil study about pain experiences, 74% of Black people said there is bias in how their pain is diagnosed and treated. Quána Madison has had more than her share of medical issues over the last decade. After learning in 2015 that she was at high risk for developing several aggressive forms of cancer, Madison underwent a hysterectomy, double mastectomies, and an oophorectomy to remove her ovaries, all so she could live a healthy, long, normal life.
Mercola
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Contrary to popular belief, cholesterol is not the enemy. In fact, it's one of the most vital substances in your body. As Zoe Harcombe, Ph.D., explains in The Primal Podcast episode above, "You have no life, you have no cell form without cholesterol. It is that vital to the human body and that is not up for debate." 1 Every cell in your body requires cholesterol to function properly.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 22, 2024
THOTA may be amended to facilitate retrieval of cornea from all Indians who die in hospitals, without family consent.
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