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Moderate coffee and caffeine consumption is associated with lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, new study finds

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research.

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The Role of Data Protection Regulations for Data-Driven Brands

Smart Data Collective

Data-driven companies need to follow big data regulations carefully if they want to avoid legal hassles.

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Unhealthy behaviors contribute to more coronary artery disease deaths in the poor

Science Daily - Public Health

Lower socioeconomic status is associated with higher rates of death from coronary artery disease compared to higher socioeconomic status, and more than half of the disparities can be explained by four unhealthy behaviors, according to a new study.

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Tito Jackson, The Jackson 5 Icon Has Died at 70

Black Health Matters

The world has lost a true legend. Tito Jackson, the talented musician and founding member of the Jackson 5, passed away on September 15, 2024, at 70, exactly one month before his birthday. Jackson’s influence on the music industry is undeniable. With his contributions to the iconic family band, the “Jackson 5,” he helped shape the sound of a generation.

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Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood market further supports COVID animal origins

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study provides a list of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose in late 2019. The study is based on a new analysis of metatranscriptomic data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data come from more than 800 samples collected in and around the Huanan Seafood Wholesale market beginning on January 1, 2020, and from viral genomes reported from early COVID-19 pa

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Leveraging Commerce Media & Data Analytics in Ecommerce

Smart Data Collective

Ecommerce businesses should use data analytics to bolster their commerce media strategy.

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How to Manage IUD Pain

Black Health Matters

Dr. Karla Robinson, MD , Medical Editor at GoodRx, explains the causes of IUD pain and shares tips on how patients and healthcare professionals can better navigate this challenging experience. TikTok has become an unexpected arena for Black women to voice their struggles with IUD insertion pain. These candid stories have sparked a much-needed conversation about the often underestimated and dismissed discomfort associated with this contraceptive method.

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Scientists turn to human skeletons to explore origins of horseback riding

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new, wide-ranging exploration of human remains casts doubt on a long-standing theory in archaeology known as the Kurgan hypothesis -- which, among other claims, suggests that humans first domesticated horses as early as the fourth millennium B.C.

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Malcolm Reid on HIV, Aging, and Equity

AIDSVu

The post Malcolm Reid on HIV, Aging, and Equity appeared first on AIDSVu.

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Calorie labels on alcohol might help some drinkers maintain a healthier weight

Science Daily - Public Health

Just over half of heavier drinkers in England say they would make changes to their drinking if calorie labels for alcohol were introduced, according to a new study.

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New tool to assess equity in scholarly communication models

The Official PLOS Blog

Note: PLOS, Jisc and cOAlition S issued the following press release on Wednesday, September 18. A new online tool designed to assess the equity of scholarly communication models is launched today at the OASPA 2024 conference. The “ How Equitable Is It ” tool, developed by a multi-stakeholder Working Group , comprising librarians, library consortia representatives, funders and publishers , and convened by cOAlition S , Jisc and PLOS , aims to provide a framework for evaluating scholar

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Some diabetes drugs tied to lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

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Tips for parents, teens, and kids for a safe school commute

Public Health Insider

As the new school year begins, ensure your kids travel safely with our essential tips for bus riders, drivers, walkers, and teen drivers. The post Tips for parents, teens, and kids for a safe school commute appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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Study reveals gaps in access to long-term contraceptive supplies

Science Daily - Public Health

Researchers find that despite the enactment of 12-month contraceptive supply policies in 19 U.S. states, most patients do not receive a long-term prescription.

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Preventing the Preventable: What Can We Do About Suicide?

The New Social Worker

Suicide rates have been on the rise since the emergence of COVID-19. Although some suicides will not be prevented, society can focus on preventive measures such as providing space and support for those who are struggling and choose to live.

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Breakthrough study predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of 'river avulsion,' offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course.

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Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this neglected parasitic disease

Gideon

Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a parasitic disease impacting millions, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Here, we break down its causes, symptoms, and global efforts to control this neglected tropical disease. Learn more on the GIDEON infectious diseases blog. The post Schistosomiasis (bilharzia): Signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this neglected parasitic disease appeared first on GIDEON.

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Operating room design linked to length of surgery

Science Daily - Public Health

A new study has directly linked operating room design to the length of surgeries, with implications both for patient health and hospitals' bottom lines.

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Accepting Nominations for Students Who Rocked Public Health in 2024

JPHMP Direct

Now accepting nominations for our annual round-up of Students Who Rocked Public Health. Send nominations by Dec. 1, 2024. The post Accepting Nominations for Students Who Rocked Public Health in 2024 first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

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Beneath the brushstrokes, van Gogh's sky is alive with real-world physics

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Van Gogh's brushstrokes in 'The Starry Night' create an illusion of sky movement so convincing it led researchers to wonder how closely it aligns with the physics of real skies. Marine sciences and fluid dynamics specialists analyzed the painting to uncover what they call the hidden turbulence in the artwork. They used brushstrokes to examine the shape, energy, and scaling of atmospheric characteristics of the otherwise invisible atmosphere and used the relative brightness of the varying paint c

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At National Urban Rat Summit, Mayor Eric Adams calls for unity against ‘public enemy number one’

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. With federal investigations swirling around his administration, New York City Mayor Eric Adams pivoted on Wednesday to one of his favorite local fights: the “war on rats.” “I don’t think there’s been a mayor in history that says how much he hates rats,” Adams said at the opening of the National Urban Rat Summit, a two-day rat mitigation conference in Manhattan.

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Wastewater monitoring can detect foodborne illness

Science Daily - Public Health

First used in the 1940s to monitor for polio, wastewater surveillance proved such a powerful disease monitoring tool that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Wastewater Surveillance System to support SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in September of 2020. Now, a team of scientists have shown that domestic sewage monitoring is useful for a foodborne pathogen as well.

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Discover the Importance of PHAB’s Pathways Recognition Program

JPHMP Direct

PHAB's Pathways Recognition Program supports local, Tribal, and US territories/freely associated states in improving performance, strengthening infrastructure, and transforming public health systems. Learn about some of the benefits in this post. The post Discover the Importance of PHAB’s Pathways Recognition Program first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

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Researchers test ChatGPT, other AI models against real-world students

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An experiment tested six generative large language models against students in an online introductory biomedical and health informatics course. The models scored higher than as many as three quarters of the real-world students in the class.

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Swiss symposium on endocrine disrupting chemicals

Environmental Health News

On Oct. 28, the Food Packaging Forum is co-hosting a symposium on endocrine disrupting chemicals with a leading research university. Speakers include Drs. Pete Myers and Jerry Heindel of Environmental Health Sciences.

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Good News Friday.

Managed Care Matters

Interest rates… With the Fed’s announcement that the Fed funds rate will be cut by a half percent, it returns to its dual task of “achiev(ing) maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run.” Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Yep - the Fed is supposed to do both.

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Nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth spiked during pandemic

Science Daily - Public Health

Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to fentanyl, a potent opioid pain medication. A new study sheds light on trends in nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth -- an area that was not as well characterized, but key to formulating prevention strategies to save lives.

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Over nearly half a billion years, Earth's global temperature has changed drastically, driven by carbon dioxide

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study offers the most detailed glimpse yet into how Earth's surface temperature has changed over the past 485 million years. The data show that Earth has been and can be warmer than today -- but humans and animals cannot adapt fast enough to keep up with human-caused climate change.

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UChicago Medicine wins AAMC's community engagement award

Becker's Hospital Review - Health Equity

The Association of American Medical Colleges has awarded UChicago Medicine and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine with the 2024 Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

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Esta huerta urbana en Atlanta lucha contra el hambre, el desempleo, la delincuencia y una tensa historia de violencia policial

Environmental Health News

El resplandor anaranjado del sol se posa sobre una joya oculta, una extensión de espacio verde no más grande que un estacionamiento en la zona oeste de Atlanta. El olor de la hierba recién cortada inunda el aire mientras el sonido seco pero incesante de las viejas palas sacudiendo el compost se ve opacado por las risas de los niños de primaria. Adultos mayores acompañan a los niños y les enseñan a cuidar las hileras de hierbas, verduras y frutas.

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One in five UK doctors use AI chatbots, study finds

Science Daily - Public Health

A survey reveals that a significant proportion of UK general practitioners (GPs) are integrating generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, into their clinical workflows. The results highlight the rapidly growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare -- a development that has the potential to revolutionize patient care but also raises significant ethical and safety concerns.

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Early dingoes are related to dogs from New Guinea and East Asia

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

New archaeological research has discovered for the first time clear links between fossils of the iconic Australian dingo, and dogs from East Asia and New Guinea.

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MedRisk acquires StrataCare.

Managed Care Matters

The deal is done; MedRisk’s acquisition of StrataCare is final. Thanks for reading Managed Care Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. MedRisk paid just under a quarter billion dollars for the leading work comp and auto bill review firm (leading defined as market share). This has been in the works since early May of this year - and likely a while before that.

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Region 9 PHIG Convening Drives Progress through 1:1 Consultations, Peer Learning, and Region-Specific Data

National Network of Public Health Institutes

On September 4 and 5, PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact (CHLI) hosted the first in-person Region 9 PHIG Hub Convening in Long Beach, CA, in partnership with the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). CHLI, a program of Public Health Institute , serves as NNPHI’s PHIG Hub for Region 9, and provides technical assistance for PHIG recipients in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawai’i, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Mi