We date, marry people who are attractive as we are, new analysis finds
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JUNE 27, 2024
Men and women were good at judging their own attractiveness, and tended to partner up with people who were similarly attractive.
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PHAB Announces 2024-25 Board of Directors
PHAB
JUNE 28, 2024
Media Contact: Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs KColeman@phaboard.org info@phaboard.org Elke Shaw-Tulloch, Administrator and State Health Official from the State of Idaho, joins the Board. June 24, 2024 — The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has announced its 2024-25 Board of Directors and new officers. PHAB also welcomed Elke Shaw-Tulloch, MHS, Administrator and State Health Official, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Public Health, as its newest
Kidneys from Black organ donors are discarded more frequently, even when viable
Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity
JUNE 28, 2024
Kidneys from deceased Black organ donors are being discarded at a higher rate than other organ donors' kidneys — even when they are working, The Conversation reported June 25.
Myths about intermittent fasting, debunked
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 24, 2024
Research shows that the increasingly popular weight-loss strategy is safe. Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular way to lose weight without counting calories. And a large body of research has shown it s safe. Still, several myths about fasting have gained traction.
Americans Believe Climate Change Will Impact the Food Ecosystem
Research America
JUNE 27, 2024
A new survey commissioned by Research!America and the American Heart Association found that roughly half of Americans believe climate change will result in higher food costs, lower water quality, and an impact on food availability. The finding was part of a large, nationally representative survey conducted in late May, early June that captured Americans’ view on food, diet, health, and nutrition.
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How you can get support for children with asthma
Public Health Insider
JUNE 26, 2024
Get essential information about the causes and triggers of asthma in children, as well as support for parents and caregivers in asthma management. The post How you can get support for children with asthma appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 28, 2024
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes.
Sepsis Alliance: Gaining Ground Against a Lethal Threat
Research America
JUNE 25, 2024
Sepsis is the number one cause of death in U.S. hospitals, yet only 63% of adults are familiar with the term and only 15% can identify the most common symptoms. Thomas Heyman, President and CEO of Sepsis Alliance, and Dr. Mallory Perry-Eaddy, Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing and Sepsis Alliance Advisory Board Member, brought awareness to this alarming state of sepsis in the U.S. and its devastating effects on people of all ages through patient stories in our
Stop Believing These 10 Exercise Myths
Black Health Matters
JUNE 26, 2024
It’s time to set the record straight about ten common exercise myths and rethink any you may still live by. Many of us have been influenced by them in some way. But it may even come as a surprise to learn that most of these popular misconceptions are not backed up with scientific evidence. The American Council on Exercises says it best, “Fitness myths have always and will likely continue to plague the industry and confuse even the most experienced fitness fan.
Workflow Efficiencies for Increased Reliance on Medicare Advantage
Bamboo News
JUNE 25, 2024
For the first time in Medicare’s history, more than half of all eligible people with Medicare, or 30.8 million people in 2023, are enrolled in private Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. According to KFF , MA is already the only option for retiree health coverage for Medicare-age retirees in 12 states. This additional reliance on MA comes at a time when reimbursement rates still aren’t quite on par with expected usage trends ( according to a Kiplinger report ), creating strain for both health plans
First case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals documented in new study
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 26, 2024
A new study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neanderthals and reveals that they were capable of providing altruistic care and support for a vulnerable member of their social group.
24.7 Release Notes
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JUNE 25, 2024
Summary Don’t have time to read the entire 24.7 Release Notes? We understand—you’re busy! Use the table of contents on the left to easily jump to different sections, if needed. Early Access New practice view for Appointment Accelerator reports Previously, enterprise organizations using Appointment Accelerator were unable to filter their Appointment Accelerator metrics by practice in the “Breakdown and Analysis” tab of their report.
Basketball Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning Reflects on the Importance of the First Annual APOL1-mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day
Black Health Matters
JUNE 26, 2024
I learned I had a form of APOL1-mediated kidney disease after the 2000 Olympics. I felt lethargic and had a routine physical exam. It revealed abnormalities in my kidneys, leading to a diagnosis of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which is one form of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). Since my diagnosis, I have worked with my team of doctors to manage my overall health and wellness.
Dr. Rex Archer Honored with PHAB’s Prestigious F. Douglas Scutchfield Leadership Award
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JUNE 24, 2024
Media Contact: Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs KColeman@phaboard.org info@phaboard.org The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Public Health Accreditation Board. June 21, 2024 – The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) has announced that Rex Archer, MD, MPH, Professor and Director of Population and Public Health at Kansas City University, has received PHAB’s prestigious F.
Microrobot-packed pill shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease in mice
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 26, 2024
Engineers have developed a pill that releases microscopic robots, or microrobots, into the colon to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The experimental treatment, given orally, has shown success in mice. It significantly reduced IBD symptoms and promoted the healing of damaged colon tissue without causing toxic side effects.
PLOS Announces New Publishing Agreement with Colombian Consortium
The Official PLOS Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Note: PLOS published the following press release on Wednesday, June 26. SAN FRANCISCO —The Public Library of Science (PLOS) is pleased to announce a consortium agreement with Consorcio Colombia / Consortia facilitated by Accucoms, that allows joining member institutions to participate in PLOS’ three innovative publishing models across all 14 PLOS titles.
Check that Backseat (Preventing Child Hot Car Deaths This Summer)
Black Health Matters
JUNE 26, 2024
Over the past 25 years, 970 children have died as a result of heatstroke because they were trapped in a car, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). And just last year, 23 young lives were lost when they were left in vehicles. As the summer season gets underway, the NHTSA wants to remind us to be vigilant about preventing hot car deaths.
Wireless receiver blocks interference for better mobile device performance
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 28, 2024
Researchers developed a new wireless receiver that can block strong interference signals at the earliest opportunity, which could improve the performance of a mobile device.
Creating supranormal hearing in mice
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JUNE 28, 2024
A new study has produced supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in people.
Carbon dioxide's heavy stamp on temperature: Doubling CO2 may mean 7 to 14 degree increase
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 24, 2024
A doubling of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere could cause an increase in the average temperature on earth from 7 to even a maximum of 14 degrees. That is shown in the analysis of sediments from the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.
'World record' for data transmission speed
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 28, 2024
Researchers have sent data at a record rate of 402 terabits per second using commercially available optical fiber. This beats their previous record, announced in March 2024, of 301 terabits or 301,000,000 megabits per second using a single, standard optical fiber.
Climate change to shift tropical rains northward
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 28, 2024
Atmospheric scientists predict that unchecked carbon emissions will force tropical rains to shift northward in the coming decades, which would profoundly impact agriculture and economies near the Earth's equator. The northward rain shift would be spurred by carbon emissions that influence the formation of the intertropical convergence zones that are essentially atmospheric engines that drive about a third of the world's precipitation.
Non-stop flight: 4,200 km transatlantic flight of the Painted Lady butterfly mapped
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 25, 2024
In October 2013 a researcher made a surprising discovery of Painted Lady Butterflies on the Atlantic beaches of French Guiana -- a species not typically found in South America. This unusual sighting prompted an international study to investigate the origin of these butterflies.
New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 24, 2024
A study of 17 commonly used synthetic 'forever chemicals' has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through human skin.
Light-controlled artificial maple seeds could monitor the environment even in hard-to-reach locations
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 27, 2024
Researchers have developed a tiny robot replicating the aerial dance of falling maple seeds. In the future, this robot could be used for real-time environmental monitoring or delivery of small samples even in inaccessible terrain such as deserts, mountains or cliffs, or the open sea. This technology could be a game changer for fields such as search-and-rescue, endangered species studies, or infrastructure monitoring.
Investigating newly discovered hydrothermal vents at depths of 3,000 meters off Svalbard
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 28, 2024
Hydrothermal vents can be found around the world at the junctions of drifting tectonic plates. But there are many hydrothermal fields still to be discovered. During a 2022 expedition of the MARIA S. MERIAN, the first field of hydrothermal vents on the 500-kilometer-long Knipovich Ridge off the coast of Svalbard was discovered.
New class of Mars quakes reveals daily meteorite strikes
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 28, 2024
An international team of researchers combine orbital imagery with seismological data from NASA's Mars InSight lander to derive a new impact rate for meteorite strikes on Mars. Seismology also offers a new tool for determining the density of Mars' craters and the age of different regions of a planet.
Climate change and sea level rise pose an acute challenge for cities with combined sewer systems
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 27, 2024
Older coastal cities, like Philadelphia, New York and Boston are at risk of being inundated by untreated sewage during floods. Due in part to the design of their combined sewer systems and in part due to sea level rise, these cities could be facing a growing public health crisis as climate change also drives more extreme precipitation. The group recently published research that modeled the potential extent of the problem in a section of the coastal city of Camden, New Jersey, and the effectivene
Why the harsh Snowball Earth kick-started our earliest multicellular ancestors
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 27, 2024
Why did multicellularity arise? Solving that mystery may help pinpoint life on other planets and explain the vast diversity and complexity seen on Earth today, from sea sponges to redwoods to human society. A new article shows how specific physical conditions -- especially ocean viscosity and resource deprivation -- during the global glaciation period known as Snowball Earth could have driven eukaryotes to turn multicellular.
Your future medications could be personalized for you on a 3D printer
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 25, 2024
Scientists are helping to develop standards and safety protocols that would allow pharmacies to print drugs onsite at a dosage best for you.
Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 24, 2024
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, or do you never forget a face? The better you are at facial recognition, the more supportive relationships you are likely to have, regardless of your personality type.
Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 26, 2024
Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds. And those who dropped out of sports had poorer mental health than those who never played at all.
Star clusters observed within a galaxy in the early Universe
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 24, 2024
The history of how stars and galaxies came to be and evolved into the present day remains among the most challenging astrophysical questions to solve yet, but new research brings us closer to understanding it. New insights about young galaxies during the Epoch of Reionization have been revealed. Observations with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of the galaxy Cosmic Gems arc (SPT0615-JD) have confirmed that the light of the galaxy was emitted 460 million years after the big bang.
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