Public Health Insider
AUGUST 31, 2024
A rabid bat was found in Renton at 415 Rainier Ave N. on August 29, 2024. If you or someone you know had any contact with a bat near this area, seek medical evaluation immediately or contact Public Health - Seattle & King County. The post Rabid bat found in Renton appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Climate for Health
AUGUST 30, 2024
This is the first year that Climate Week will feature health as a primary theme and the connection between climate & health has never been more critical. At Climate for Health, we are dedicated to addressing these intersections and empowering communities to take meaningful action.
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Public Health Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
I am Dr. Ridima Kamal, the first-generation Public Health Professional from India. I am a vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate individual who found my true calling as I embarked into the vast field of public health. It filled the missing pieces in my life. It’s been a while since I commenced on my magical journey in public health, and the learning never stops.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
AUGUST 13, 2024
Linked to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in people, nanoplastics continue to build up, largely unnoticed, in the world's bodies of water. The challenge remains to develop a cost-effective solution to get rid of nanoplastics while leaving clean water behind. That's where Mizzou comes in. Recently, researchers created a new liquid-based solution that eliminates more than 98% of these microscopic plastic particles from water.
Public Health Newswire
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ninety-five percent of teens use social media digital sites
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 23, 2024
AI technology can do a lot to help make web design more inclusive and help people with disabilities use websites more easily.
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The New Social Worker
AUGUST 27, 2024
Celebrate our anniversary and deepen awareness and activation of self-care. This calendar provides a daily dose of self-care for September 2024.
Black Health Matters
AUGUST 20, 2024
Hair loss is a profoundly challenging experience affecting millions worldwide, particularly for us, where hair often plays a significant role in our identity and social and cultural acceptance. Close to 50% of Black women experience hair loss , with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CA) being the most common diagnosis in about 15% of us, according to The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
AUGUST 23, 2024
A study found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are placebos, effectively manage stress -- even when the placebos are administered remotely.
Public Health Newswire
AUGUST 23, 2024
APHA’s climate center prioritizing threat to health
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 15, 2024
Explore the cybersecurity risks of daily social media use. Learn how to protect your data and privacy while navigating popular platforms effectively.
Public Health Insider
AUGUST 22, 2024
Thanks to a new law signed in 2023 by the Governor, all students in grades K-5 are now guaranteed recess to support their physical and mental health. The post Exciting news for elementary school kids: Guaranteed recess! appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
The New Social Worker
AUGUST 29, 2024
It Ends With Us is a film adaptation of the best-selling Colleen Hoover novel of the same name. Intimate partner violence is a primary theme, and the movie has been surrounded by controversy. Did they get it right? A social worker's view.
JPHMP Direct
AUGUST 29, 2024
The latest count of the public health workforce, Enumeration 2024, shows an increased state and local workforce since 2019, though much of the growth has been in temporary or contract staff. The post What time is it? Time for Enumeration 2024, of course. first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
AUGUST 15, 2024
Scientists have restored the brain's waste-clearing process in aging mice, offering potential new treatment for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's using existing drugs.
Public Health Newswire
AUGUST 23, 2024
APHA’s climate center prioritizing threat to health
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 6, 2024
DEI can be great for AI startups that are trying to improve inclusivity and get quality employees.
Public Health Insider
AUGUST 30, 2024
It’s time to get vaccinated for fall and winter! Find out what you need to know about COVID-19, flu, and RSV immunizations. The post Fall and winter vaccines: Q&A with Dr. Eric Chow appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Black Health Matters
AUGUST 1, 2024
For those aged 50 and above, keeping your mind sharp is not just about memory. Overall well-being and quality of life are key factors of wellness and brain health. Brain health encompasses a wide range of factors, from cognitive function to emotional balance. It is a crucial part of maintaining independence and enjoying the golden years. By focusing on six key areas, there are practical steps you can take to enhance brain health and improve mental well-being.
The New Social Worker
AUGUST 5, 2024
“You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?” As social workers, we can relate this recent meme to our clients and make coconut PIE (person-in-environment).
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
AUGUST 5, 2024
Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland's ice sheet melted in the recent past, the first direct evidence that the center -- not just the edges -- of the two-mile-deep ice melted away in the recent geological past. The new research indicates that the giant ice sheet is more fragile than scientists had realized until the last few years -- and reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe in a warmer future.
Public Health Newswire
AUGUST 23, 2024
Ninety-five percent of teens use social media digital sites
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 1, 2024
Explore how AI and data analytics are revolutionizing internet providers' approaches to customer satisfaction and service efficiency!
Public Health Insider
AUGUST 6, 2024
School is starting soon! It's time to get up-to-date on vaccines if you aren't already. Multiple NO COST vaccine clinics are happening throughout the fall. The post Beat the bell: Get your kids vaccinated before school starts appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Black Health Matters
AUGUST 19, 2024
It doesn’t take a ton of doom-scrolling before encountering smile shaming, a name for the social stigma faced by those with visible dental health issues. Memes and skits that shame people for less than stellar oral health are frequently posted on social media. The premise of the jokes is to label the person with a missing or chipped tooth as lazy, ignorant, unattractive, and untrustworthy.
UK Health Security
AUGUST 16, 2024
Swimming is a great form of exercise we can all enjoy, and there are hundreds of beautiful wild swimming sites across the UK to explore. This blog post has essential tips and advice if you're thinking of dipping your feet in the cool water of Britain's beaches, lakes and rivers. Read our tips on reducing your risk of becoming ill after open water swimming.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
AUGUST 2, 2024
A new study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica's impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions continue on the current trajectory, Antarctic ice loss could lead to more future sea level rise than previously thought.
HEALTHBEAT
AUGUST 16, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. You can go home again, it turns out. After graduating from Chamblee High School in 2000, I left Atlanta. My plan was to live a life doing exciting things far away from my hometown. I managed to do that, eventually finding my way to health care work in rural India.
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 5, 2024
AI technology provides a number of amazing benefits for retailers trying to reach customers more effectively through mobile apps.
Public Health Insider
AUGUST 7, 2024
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C (“hep C”) virus. Left untreated, hep C can severely damage the liver, causing illnesses like cirrhosis and liver cancer. The good news is that hep C can be completely cured. We sat down with Amber Casey, HCV Program Manager with Public Health, to learn more. The post Hepatitis C: A once incurable infection can now be cured with 8 weeks of medication appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Black Health Matters
AUGUST 28, 2024
Now, when we experience hair loss, Black dermatologists are researching and offering possible solutions. We talked to four about the latest options, from supplements to serums, lasers, and more. Read on to learn more about the breakthrough treatments they are working on, who they might work best for, and what’s on the horizon. Bright Solutions with Laser Therapy For many years, Dr.
Loma Linda School of Public Health Blog
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Science Behind the Mindfulness Movement SNClark Wed, 08/28/2024 - 16:37
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
AUGUST 22, 2024
Non-living hydrogels can play the video game Pong and improve their gameplay with more experience, researchers report. The researchers hooked hydrogels up to a virtual game environment and then applied a feedback loop between the hydrogel's paddle -- encoded by the distribution of charged particles within the hydrogel -- and the ball's position -- encoded by electrical stimulation.
HEALTHBEAT
AUGUST 27, 2024
In early August, farmworkers gathered under a pavilion at a park here for a picnic to celebrate Farmworker Appreciation Day. One sign that this year was different from the others was the menu: Beef fajitas, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, beans — but no chicken. Farms in Colorado had culled millions of chickens in recent months to stem the transmission of bird flu.
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