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Brain research: Study shows what your favorite film genres reveal about your brain

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Crime films, action films, comedies, or documentaries? A person's favorite film genre reveals a lot about how their brain works. Fans of action films and comedies reacted very strongly to negative emotional stimuli, while participants who favored documentaries or crime films and thrillers had a significantly weaker reaction.

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Join Us for Climate Week NYC: Explore the Intersection of Health and Climate

Climate for Health

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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Self-Care A-Z: Here’s Your Self-Care Awareness Month Calendar for September 2024!

The New Social Worker

Celebrate our anniversary and deepen awareness and activation of self-care. This calendar provides a daily dose of self-care for September 2024.

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Data Analytics Plays a Key Role in Improving Instagram Visibility

Smart Data Collective

You will need to understand the importance of social media analytics if you are trying to boost your Instagram visibility.

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Matching dinosaur footprints found on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An international team of paleontologists has found matching sets of Early Cretaceous dinosaur footprints on what are now two different continents.

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Pictures of health: Photos help East Point show community’s challenges, but also joys

HEALTHBEAT

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.

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Integrated Healthcare Approaches to Combat the Nationwide Opioid Crisis

Bamboo News

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.

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Neuroscientists explore the intersection of music and memory

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music with a strong emotional tone can reshape the quality of existing memories. These findings suggest that music could be used for therapeutic interventions for cognitive function, or in conditions like PTSD and depression.

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Fall and winter vaccines: Q&A with Dr. Eric Chow

Public Health Insider

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.

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Pharmacy Standing Order for Narcan Distribution Linked to Reduction in Overdose Deaths

BU School of Public Health Blog

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.

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What time is it? Time for Enumeration 2024, of course.

JPHMP Direct

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.

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Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Facial recognition is a critical part of self-image and social interactions. In an era of advanced digital technology, we face intriguing questions about communication and identity. How does altering our facial identity affect our sense of 'self' and our interactions with others?

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What the latest mpox emergency declaration means locally

Public Health Insider

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.

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Gillings School researchers uncover new mechanisms of PFAS toxicity in liver cells

UNC Epidemiology Blog

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.

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The Science Behind the Mindfulness Movement

Loma Linda School of Public Health Blog

The Science Behind the Mindfulness Movement SNClark Wed, 08/28/2024 - 16:37

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Genomic dark matter solves butterfly evolutionary riddle

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have uncovered a surprising genetic mechanism that influences the vibrant and complex patterns on butterfly wings. The team discovered that an RNA molecule, rather than a protein as previously thought, plays a pivotal role in determining the distribution of black pigment on butterfly wings.

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Naegleria Fowleri: The Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Water

Gideon

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.

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Black Derms Are Leading the Way in Hair Loss Treatments

Black Health Matters

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.

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Amid bird flu, farmworkers tending sick cows with only gloves to protect them

HEALTHBEAT

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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Bats are surviving and thriving on nothing but sugar

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New research may enable potential solutions to metabolic disease by turning to evolution and to bats. 'Our study reports blood sugar levels that are the highest we have ever seen in nature -- what would be lethal, coma-inducing levels for mammals, but not for bats,' said one of the researchers. 'We are seeing a new trait we didn't know was possible.

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24.10 Release Notes

Phreesia

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.

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If one more guy tells me how emotionally intelligent he is without showing it…

EpidemioLogical

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.

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Healthbeat's New York reporter discusses West Nile virus on WNYC

HEALTHBEAT

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.

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Study reveals crucial role of mixing Atlantic and Arctic waters in global ocean circulation

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study sheds light on the vital role that the mixing of Atlantic and Arctic waters plays in sustaining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which is crucial for regulating Earth's climate.

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Breastfeeding is a Black Community Imperative

Black Health Matters

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.̶

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Delivering Health Coaching with Motivational Interviewing to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Uninsured Women

JPHMP Direct

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.

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New Covid-19 vaccines coming to New York, but getting shots may be a challenge for uninsured

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Updated Covid-19 vaccines are expected to roll out as soon as this week in New York, following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval Thursday of the new shots. But accessing the vaccines may be challenging for some New Yorkers. The new vaccines arrive at an uncertain time in the pandemic.

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Dogs understand words from soundboard buttons

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study reveals that dogs trained with soundboard buttons can indeed comprehend specific words, producing contextually appropriate responses.

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Race-neutral formulas show promise in kidney transplant wait lists

Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

Learn how changes to the kidney transplant list have benefited Black candidates, with 236 patients identified and 138 eligible for modification

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PLOS and the University of South Carolina announce APC-free Open Access publishing agreement

The Official PLOS Blog

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

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Welcome to Healthbeat

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. Hello from Healthbeat as we celebrate our official launch! I’m Charlene Pacenti, the inaugural Editor in Chief. I’m privileged to lead a team at Civic News Company and KFF Health News working to tell the story of public health in America. It’s an essential story for these skeptical times, when people need reliable coverage of the safety net our public health system is supposed to provide.

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New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases to make new, recycled plastics

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Chemists have developed a catalytic process that turns the largest component of today's plastic waste stream, polyolefin plastic bags and bottles, into gases -- propylene and isobutylene -- that are the building blocks of polypropylene and other types of plastics. The process uses inexpensive solid catalysts that can be scaled to industrial production, making this a potentially viable means of creating a circular economy for these throw-away plastics.

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Recognizing Overdose Awareness Day in our community

Public Health Insider

Overdose Awareness Day is a time when we can all take part in continuing the collective work to reduce overdoses. Here are ways to recognize the day and make a difference in our community. The post Recognizing Overdose Awareness Day in our community appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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Call for Hot Topics in Infectious Diseases (ID) Abstracts

ProMED

We welcome you to submit an abstract for a poster or oral presentation on a “Hot Topic” at the ICID 2024. This session is meant to highlight ID research that may have made important findings after the general Abstracts submission, including the Late Breaking Abstracts closed. Consider submitting if your research or new data represents an emerging, hot topic issue, especially in the African region.

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