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.
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.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 6, 2024
DEI can be great for AI startups that are trying to improve inclusivity and get quality employees.
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.
Berkeley Public Health: Racism and Health
AUGUST 13, 2024
“Regardless of where you stand on guns, there is no doubt that gun violence is a key contributor to disability, injury and of death for Americans." The post UC Berkeley course explores gun violence as a public health issue appeared first on Berkeley News.
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.
Public Health Engage brings together the best content for public health professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HEALTHBEAT
AUGUST 30, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Can a photograph improve public health? A project in East Point, Georgia, a small city with a population of around 38,000 just south of Atlanta, aims to prove that it can. A recent exhibit at the city’s Arts Xchange shared photos and comments illustrating how the people of East Point view health in their community.
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 1, 2024
Cloud scalability empowers 8 industries to boost efficiency and drive success. Learn which sectors are reaping the rewards now!
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.
Bamboo News
AUGUST 30, 2024
In one calendar year, more than 109,000 people in the U.S. died from drug-involved overdoses, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids. According to the World Health Organization , nearly “80% of these deaths are related to opioids, with about 25% of those deaths caused by opioid overdose.” Overdoses and substance use disorder (SUD) can impact anyone at any time of life, underscoring the need for continuous vigilance and action across our healthcare system.
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.
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.
BU School of Public Health Blog
AUGUST 29, 2024
health inequities Pharmacy Standing Order for Narcan Distribution Linked to Reduction in Overdose Deaths A new study found that Massachusetts cities with pharmacies that implemented a state standing order to distribute naloxone to community members without a prescription was associated with a gradual and significant decrease in opioid-related fatalities.
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 1, 2024
Explore how AI and data analytics are revolutionizing internet providers' approaches to customer satisfaction and service efficiency!
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).
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.
Public Health Insider
AUGUST 30, 2024
Mpox is in the news. To understand what this means locally, we sat down with Dr. Matthew Golden, Public Health’s Director of the HIV/STI/HCV Program for some context. The post What the latest mpox emergency declaration means locally appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
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.
UNC Epidemiology Blog
AUGUST 28, 2024
August 22, 2024 A recent study published in PubMed led by researchers in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the Gillings Global School of Public Health revealed new insights into how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) affect liver cells. This research highlights a novel mechanism involving extracellular vesicles (EVs) as mediators of PFAS liver toxicity.
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.
Loma Linda School of Public Health Blog
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Science Behind the Mindfulness Movement SNClark Wed, 08/28/2024 - 16:37
Gideon
AUGUST 28, 2024
The brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri is gaining attention. Although rare, the infection has an incredibly high mortality rate of 97%. Most recently, it has been in the news for killing three children in India. Learn more about the history, who’s at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and precautions to take to minimize the risk of infection on the GIDEON infectious diseases blog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Phreesia
AUGUST 27, 2024
Summary Don’t have time to read the entire 24.10 Release Notes? We understand—you’re busy! Use the table of contents on the left to easily jump to different sections, if needed. Featured Enhanced mobile logos now available We’ve optimized the Phreesia Branding Manager to better display your organization’s logo on mobile devices. To enjoy a larger, clearer logo on your mobile landing page, upload a high-quality image in the “Mobile-Enlarged Size” area of the Branding Manager.
EpidemioLogical
AUGUST 27, 2024
In 1995, science journalist Daniel Goleman popularized the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) with his bestselling book “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.” Goleman proposed that EI was just as important (maybe more?) than traditional measures of intelligence like the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) in determining success in life.
Black Health Matters
AUGUST 27, 2024
One of the reasons we celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week is because it is a health equity call to action, according to Bintou Diarra, Editorial Lead at Mama Glow, MS2 at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. “The research consistently shows breastfed babies have lower sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, diabetes, and ear infections,” she says. “But for the parent, there is also research that says [they] may be less likely to develop ovarian and breast cancer.̶
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 27, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Healthbeat New York reporter Eliza Fawcett joined “The Brian Lehrer Show” on WNYC on Tuesday to give a public health update on several viral threats. Fawcett’s recent reporting has focused on cases of West Nile virus in the city and what you need to know about the risk amid peak mosquito season.
Smart Data Collective
AUGUST 19, 2024
You are going to need to know how to use big data wisely if you want to be successful in business.
JPHMP Direct
AUGUST 27, 2024
An examination of the implementation of the CDC’s WISEWOMAN program in Illinois supports community-specific tailoring and developing and testing innovative strategies to reach uninsured women through health coaching with motivational interviewing. The post Delivering Health Coaching with Motivational Interviewing to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Uninsured Women first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
The Official PLOS Blog
AUGUST 26, 2024
Note: PLOS issued the following press release on Monday, August 26, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO — The University of South Carolina and the Public Library of Science (PLOS) today announced a three-year Open Access agreement that allows researchers to publish in PLOS journals [1] without incurring article processing charges (APC). This partnership brings together two organizations that believe researchers should be able to access content freely and make their work available publicly, regardless of th
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
145 
Let's personalize your content