Climate for Health
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Climate change is one of the most pressing public health issues of our time. We’ve seen record-breaking heat, devastating wildfires, storms and prolonged droughts impacting our health and mental well-being.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60 percent globally since 2001, and almost tripled in some of the most climate-sensitive northern boreal forests.
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Environmental Health News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Seven popular ghees recently tested have detectable levels of phthalates, according to a new report from Mamavation. Partnering with EHN.org, Mamavation — an environmental wellness blog and community — had seven ghees, which is a kind of clarified butter, tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab and found levels of phthalates ranging from 105 parts per billion to 2,702 ppb.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 18, 2024
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Association of Health Care Journalists
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Felice J. Freyer When freelance journalist and AHCJ President Felice Freyer began reporting on recent updates to measuring lung function, she didn’t know she would dive into a practice that dated back centuries: adjusting an instrument’s measurement with a race variable, essentially making it look as though a Black person’s’ lung function was better than the same measurement from a non-Hispanic white person.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A new study reveals how the duplication of the salivary amylase gene may not only have helped shape human adaptation to starchy foods, but may have occurred as far back as more than 800,000 years ago, long before the advent of farming.
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The Hindu
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Neuro-ophthalmologist Deborah Friedman, former president of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, detailed lifestyle changes and new treatment options to tackle migraines
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Mayfair, one of the oldest districts in London, has started showing the benefits of investing in big data for business.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
According to new research, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in women.
Environmental Health News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I have always tried to avoid conflict. This stems from belonging to Kashmir, the northernmost region of the Indian subcontinent. Once described as “heaven on earth” by Persian poet Amir Khusrau, it has become one of the world’s most militarized zones, rife with conflict for decades. I was born to Kashmiri Pandits – Indians who were refugees in their own country – because of regional and religious militancy.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 18, 2024
New study finds link between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer, but risk increase is small and needs perspective.
RAND
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Iran was in a stronger strategic position before its proxies plunged the region into war. But it has only itself to blame. If Tehran is intent on escalating, the United States and its allies may have no other choice but to shift from punitive measures to dismantling Iran's military capabilities.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Researchers have engineered bacteria as personalized cancer vaccines that activate the immune system to specifically seek out and destroy cancer cells.
Environmental Health News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. The panic button hanging around Marcos’ neck evokes the death threat that pulled him out of the Mexican mountain forests of the Sierra de Manantlán and dragged him to the outskirts of Guadalajara. After years of intimidation, he fled his hometown after the body of his 17-year-old son was found lying on the side of a road.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Vizianagarm diarrhoea scare: Fear grips Gurla as diarrhoea outbreak hospitalises 140, with 7 deaths causing panic; officials investigate water contamination.
Association of Health Care Journalists
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A new analysis indicates that thousands of dangerous doctors are slipping through the cracks due to lax enforcement by state medical boards. Wide variation in rates of serious disciplinary actions among the nation’s 64 state medical boards suggests that “many (if not most) boards are doing a dangerously lax job in enforcing their states’ medical practice acts,” says a report of state medical board activity by the consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A recent study found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are currently a major societal challenge, affecting up to 25%--30% of young people. These findings suggest that improving physical fitness from childhood can help prevent mental health problems.
Science Daily - Public Health
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Researchers describe how -- even more than just the presence of sugar and salt in the diet -- having more ultra-processed foods laden with additives can lead to higher average blood glucose levels over a period of months, a measure called HbA1C.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) Director General Rajiv Bahl on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, highlighted a significant advancement in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis: a new handheld X-ray device developed for screening TB, enhancing early detection and treatment efforts and ultimately improving public health outcomes.
Black Health Matters
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In 2024, it is estimated that 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer—becoming terminal for just under 20%. Most are diagnosed between 60 and 70 years of age. It is 70 times less common in Black men than in Black women but 100 times less among white men than white women, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. What are the Symptoms of Male Breast Cancer?
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Scientists have discovered toxic 'Forever Chemicals' present in samples of drinking water from around the world.
BU School of Public Health Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2024
All News New Longitudinal Study Will Fill Gap in Data on Postpartum Health and Well-being The Postpartum, Lifestyle & Cardiovascular Evaluation Study, a survey-based, online study led by School of Public Health and Boston Medical Center researchers, will capture information about the health complications and social needs that patients experience after having a baby.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 17, 2024
One of the key indicators of a link between the gut and PD is the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly constipation, long before the classic motor symptoms manifest
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
OCTOBER 17, 2024
University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) Associate Professor Dana Carroll received a new grant to assess the effectiveness of a smoking-cessation program aimed at curbing use of commercial… Continue reading →
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a co-worker for a transgression such as missing an important meeting, a study has found. What's more, such men are also more likely seek revenge or avoid the transgressor, which contributes to an unhealthy and less effective work environment.
JPHMP Direct
OCTOBER 16, 2024
As part of our work funded by HRSA & CDC to support the public health workforce, the Center for Public Health Systems has developed a geospatial analysis dashboard that provides substantial insights into the regional and local variations in the potential supply of public health workers in the United States. This tool is designed to aid policymakers, educational institutions, and health departments in strategic planning and workforce development.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 17, 2024
West Bengal’s healthcare expenditure is 1% of its gross state domestic product, and 68% of healthcare expenses in the State come from the pockets of patients, the second worst figure in India after Uttar Pradesh
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Nearly seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease in the US— and another 11 million provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (AD/ADRD) — making… Continue reading →
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A new study opens the door to cutting-edge solutions that could contribute to the realization of a system capable of processing quantum information in a simple yet powerful way. The work presents a method for manipulating the photonic states of light in a never-before-seen way, offering greater control over the evolution of photon propagation. This control makes it possible to improve the detection and number of photon coincidences, as well as the efficiency of the system.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Discover how striking a balance between AI and human collaboration shapes the future of trusted data management for enhanced security and efficiency.
The Hindu
OCTOBER 16, 2024
If brought into the new drug bracket, manufacturing, marketing and sale of antibiotics will be documented; patients will be able to buy antibiotics on prescription only
National Council on Urban Indian Health
OCTOBER 17, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “This approval is a testament to the tireless advocacy of Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organizations, and our partners,” said Francys Crevier, J.D. (Algonquin), CEO of NCUIH. “It marks a historic milestone in our ongoing efforts to ensure that American Indian and Alaska Native people in urban areas have access to culturally appropriate, holistic care that honors our Traditional Healing practices” “As we’ve long advocated, the ability to provi
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Researchers have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise control of prosthetic hands using signals from the brain alone. Researchers were able to show that the neural signals that control the different hand postures in the brain are primarily important for this control, and not, as previously assumed, signals that control the movement's velocity.
Science Daily - Public Health
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Researchers link zearalenone levels to diet quality and call for further study.
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