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New science-based curriculum released to teach adolescents about opioid risks

A new and free science-based curriculum designed to teach adolescents about the risks of opioids has been released by Project ALERT, a national evidence-based drug education program created and managed by the nonprofit RAND Corporation.

26 Sep 2018

Association between breastfeeding and infant health may not be straight-forward

There's little question about the value of breast milk as a source of infant nutrition, but a University at Buffalo sociologist is part of a research team whose new study is adding critical nuance toward better understanding the association between breastfeeding and infant health in the first year of life.

26 Sep 2018

Study explores the interaction between drinking water and public health systems

A research team at Wayne State University recently received a four-year, $1.57 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for its project, "Water and Health Infrastructure Resilience and Learning."

26 Sep 2018

Researchers aim to develop vaccine for 'traveler's diarrhea'

Every year, millions of people have vacations and business trips ruined when they succumb to "traveler's diarrhea" during their journeys. A major cause of traveler's diarrhea is bacteria called Enterotoxigenic E. coli, or ETEC.

26 Sep 2018

Exercise and diet may reduce obesogenic effects of PFAS

A new study finds that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are associated with increases in weight, but exercise and diet may reduce the obesogenic effects of these environmental contaminants.

26 Sep 2018

New TB vaccine effective in half of the population in phase II trials

GlaxoSmithKline has come up with an experimental vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) that has shown effective prevention of the infection in half of the population it has been administered to. This could be a breakthrough in preventing the killer disease say researchers since most of the recent vaccines developed against the disease have failed to show efficacy.

26 Sep 2018

UCI study finds new cause of cerebral microbleeds

A team of researchers including UCI project scientist Rachita Sumbria, PhD and UCI neurologist Mark J. Fisher, MD have provided, for the first time, evidence that blood deposits in the brain may not require a blood vessel tear.

25 Sep 2018

FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to Myelo001 for treatment of Acute Radiation Syndrome

Myelo Therapeutics GmbH announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted an Orphan Drug Designation to its orally applied new chemical entity Myelo001 for the treatment of Acute Radiation Syndrome.

25 Sep 2018

5 things to know about Trump’s new ‘public charge’ immigration proposal

A proposed rule from the White House would make it harder for legal immigrants to get green cards if they have received certain kinds of public assistance — including Medicaid, food stamps and housing subsidies. Green cards allow them to live and work permanently in the United States.

25 Sep 2018

‘Trouble Brewing’ report highlights steps that governments can take to reduce alcohol-related harms

Alcohol is a leading contributor to death and disability worldwide, but governments haven’t responded to the issue with the attention, resources and action this urgent issue requires, says “Trouble Brewing,” a new report from global health and development organizations, Vital Strategies, the NCD Alliance, IOGT International and the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance.

25 Sep 2018

Physical activity may have beneficial effects for people with rare Alzheimer's disease

For individuals carrying a genetic mutation that causes Alzheimer's disease, engaging in at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per week may have beneficial effects on markers of Alzheimer's disease brain changes and may delay cognitive decline, according to a new study available online by Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association as an article in press, corrected proof.

25 Sep 2018

Boston College establishes Global Observatory on Pollution and Health

Boston College has established the Global Observatory on Pollution and Health to track efforts to control pollution and prevent pollution-related diseases that account for an estimated 9 million deaths worldwide each year, the University announced today.

25 Sep 2018

Study finds persistent rate of lawnmower injury-related emergency department visits

In what Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers call an unusually comprehensive analysis of nationwide data, they conclude that the rate of lawnmower injuries persists at close to 6,400 a year, most of them requiring surgery and hospitalization, and costing an average of $37,000 per patient.

25 Sep 2018

Older adults with ‘fall plan of care’ less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations

Older adults at risk for falls are less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations when they have a "fall plan of care," according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University at New York.

25 Sep 2018

Lancaster professor aims to understand how genes affect smoking cessation

The Canadian Institute of Health Research has awarded $929,475 to Professor Jo Knight of Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster Data Science Institute and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

25 Sep 2018

Using multi-level approach to reduce underage drinking among youths on rural reservations

Underage drinking is a concern all over the country. Among American Indian and Alaska Native populations, there are especially serious issues: alcohol use and heavy drinking at an early age increase risks for lifetime alcohol problems, and American Indians and Native Alaskans have reported younger onsets than other groups.

24 Sep 2018

Genes predicting person's height may provide clues about causes of varicose veins

A person's height and certain genes that predict height are associated with varicose veins and may provide clues about what causes this condition and ways to prevent and treat it, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.

24 Sep 2018

Blood, sweat and workplace wellness: Where to draw the line on incentives

Workplace wellness programs that offer employees a financial carrot for undergoing health screenings, sticking to exercise regimens or improving their cholesterol levels have long been controversial.

24 Sep 2018

Number of people with respiratory diseases likely to increase if UK air pollution remains unchecked

The number of people suffering from respiratory indications and the severity of those already suffering from the various diseases is expected to increase if air pollution in the UK goes unchecked, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

24 Sep 2018

Columbia University announces winners of 2018 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize

Columbia University has decided to award the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize 2018.

24 Sep 2018

Public Health News and Research

New science-based curriculum released to teach adolescents about opioid risks

Association between breastfeeding and infant health may not be straight-forward

Study explores the interaction between drinking water and public health systems

Researchers aim to develop vaccine for 'traveler's diarrhea'

Exercise and diet may reduce obesogenic effects of PFAS

New TB vaccine effective in half of the population in phase II trials

UCI study finds new cause of cerebral microbleeds

FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to Myelo001 for treatment of Acute Radiation Syndrome

5 things to know about Trump’s new ‘public charge’ immigration proposal

‘Trouble Brewing’ report highlights steps that governments can take to reduce alcohol-related harms

Physical activity may have beneficial effects for people with rare Alzheimer's disease

Boston College establishes Global Observatory on Pollution and Health

Study finds persistent rate of lawnmower injury-related emergency department visits

Older adults with ‘fall plan of care’ less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations

Lancaster professor aims to understand how genes affect smoking cessation

Using multi-level approach to reduce underage drinking among youths on rural reservations

Genes predicting person's height may provide clues about causes of varicose veins

Blood, sweat and workplace wellness: Where to draw the line on incentives

Number of people with respiratory diseases likely to increase if UK air pollution remains unchecked

Columbia University announces winners of 2018 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize

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