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Study: No association found between COVID-19 vaccination and stillbirth

In a new study funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers from Yale and 11 other institutions found "no association between COVID-19 vaccination and stillbirth."

6 Jun 2024

UCL research identifies brain changes in teens with internet addiction

Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

6 Jun 2024

New study highlights ongoing mpox cases among gay and bisexual men in the U.S.

While mpox cases have sharply declined since the 2022 global outbreak, they continue to occur in the U.S. among gay and bisexual men who have sex with men (GBMSM), according to a UCLA-led study from EMERGEncy ID NET, a multisite surveillance network funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

6 Jun 2024

New computational method analyzes complex tissue data to transform treatment of disease

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Brown University have developed a new computational method to analyze complex tissue data that could transform our current understanding of diseases and how we treat them.

6 Jun 2024

Complexities and emotional challenges of STI disclosure to sexual partners

A review of research to-date reveals the complex nature of revealing a diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) to a partner ahead of engaging in sexual activity.

6 Jun 2024

Sedentary childhood linked to premature liver damage, study finds

An increase in sedentary time from childhood caused premature liver damage, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reverse the risk.

6 Jun 2024

White House enlists doctors and hospitals to combat gun violence

The White House is calling on hospital executives, doctors, and other health care leaders to take bolder steps to prevent gun violence by gathering more data about gunshot injuries and routinely counseling patients about safe use of firearms.

6 Jun 2024

Overweight, obesity in adolescence and early adulthood linked to increased stroke risk in women

In an analysis of more than 50 years of health data, women who had overweight or obesity at age 14 or 31 were more likely to have an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke before age 55, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

6 Jun 2024

How a low-nicotine cigarette policy could improve public health

A recent study in The Lancet Regional Health shows low-nicotine cigarettes significantly reduce daily cigarette use and increase smoke-free days, even when alternative nicotine delivery systems are available.

5 Jun 2024

Three-year analysis of COVID-19's impact reveals persistent excess mortality in the Western world

Excess death rates have remained high in the West for three years running since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a data analysis of 47 countries published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

5 Jun 2024

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

UCSF study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flares.

5 Jun 2024

New AI camera technology could offer a future tool for quickly assessing the severity of infections

It might soon be possible to measure a patient’s pulse, breathing, and blood pressure simply by scanning their face.

5 Jun 2024

Emerging strains of resistant ringworm pose new public health threats in the U.S.

Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.

5 Jun 2024

End of pandemic internet subsidies threatens a health care lifeline for rural America

Myrna Broncho realized just how necessary an internet connection can be after she broke her leg.

5 Jun 2024

California becomes latest state to try capping health care spending

California's Office of Health Care Affordability faces a herculean task in its plan to slow runaway health care spending.

5 Jun 2024

Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds

A recent review in Advances in Nutrition examines how traditional Latin American, Asian, and African diets impact diet quality and health markers, emphasizing their benefits over processed foods.

4 Jun 2024

Moderate choline intake lowers heart disease risk

A recent study from BMC Public Health found that moderate dietary choline intake is associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) among US adults.

4 Jun 2024

Novel small molecule oral antiviral could be a game-changer in the fight against future pandemics

Obeldesivir (GS-5245), a novel investigational small molecule oral antiviral, represents a new tool in the ongoing effort to prepare for future pandemics.

4 Jun 2024

Study offers insights into the use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents, young adults in Canada

A recent study from the University of Toronto has revealed critical insights into the use of muscle-building supplements (such as whey protein and creatine) among adolescents and young adults in Canada.

4 Jun 2024

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

In the ongoing battle against antibiotic resistance, a new study published in Engineering by Zhuoren Ling's research team unveils a promising triple combination of antibiotics that significantly expands our arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria.

4 Jun 2024

Public Health News and Research

Study: No association found between COVID-19 vaccination and stillbirth

UCL research identifies brain changes in teens with internet addiction

New study highlights ongoing mpox cases among gay and bisexual men in the U.S.

New computational method analyzes complex tissue data to transform treatment of disease

Complexities and emotional challenges of STI disclosure to sexual partners

Sedentary childhood linked to premature liver damage, study finds

White House enlists doctors and hospitals to combat gun violence

Overweight, obesity in adolescence and early adulthood linked to increased stroke risk in women

How a low-nicotine cigarette policy could improve public health

Three-year analysis of COVID-19's impact reveals persistent excess mortality in the Western world

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

New AI camera technology could offer a future tool for quickly assessing the severity of infections

Emerging strains of resistant ringworm pose new public health threats in the U.S.

End of pandemic internet subsidies threatens a health care lifeline for rural America

California becomes latest state to try capping health care spending

Heritage diets have important health benefits and policy implications, review finds

Moderate choline intake lowers heart disease risk

Novel small molecule oral antiviral could be a game-changer in the fight against future pandemics

Study offers insights into the use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents, young adults in Canada

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

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