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Putting genomic surveillance of pathogens at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness

The Covid-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. In fighting it, one of our most important weapons was genomic surveillance, based on whole genome sequencing, which collects all the genetic data of a given microorganism.

25 Apr 2024

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

A major landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years.

25 Apr 2024

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Subpopulations at heightened risk for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to air pollution.

25 Apr 2024

Genetics studies have a diversity problem that researchers struggle to fix

When he recently walked into the dental clinic at the Medical University of South Carolina donning a bright-blue pullover with "In Our DNA SC" embroidered prominently on the front, Lee Moultrie said, two Black women stopped him to ask questions.

25 Apr 2024

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

The effect of lowering prenatal mother depression on gestational duration.

25 Apr 2024

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD. It has been known since the 1990s that the two diseases are somehow related.

25 Apr 2024

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of developing second cancers

Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients in England.

24 Apr 2024

Public health experts urge universities and schools to ban alcohol industry-funded education programs

Public health experts are calling for a ban on alcohol industry-funded education programmes in UK universities and schools, which they say normalise drinking and downplay the long-term health risks of alcohol.

24 Apr 2024

MSU team creates a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments.

24 Apr 2024

Repurposed nasal antibiotic neomycin shows promise in preventing and treating respiratory viral infections

Intranasal administration of neomycin sulfate in murine models shows promise as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent against respiratory viruses like influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 by inducing interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) expression, independent of microbiota and interferon activation.

24 Apr 2024

Survey unveils India's rising tide of metabolic diseases

Study reveals high rates of non-communicable metabolic diseases across India, with notable differences in prevalence between urban and rural areas and among different Indian states.

23 Apr 2024

Notre Dame study highlights diverse men's health trends across cultures

Even with important strides in addressing health issues across the globe, men have not benefited equally compared to women.

23 Apr 2024

Research highlights best window for paxlovid administration in COVID-19 patients

Researchers have described the optimal timing for COVID-19 patients to take the antiviral, Paxlovid, to get the most benefit from the treatment, according to a study published April 16 in eLife.

23 Apr 2024

Frequent social media use linked to increased risk of youth tobacco use

The tobacco industry has long appealed to youth through targeted marketing that glamorizes smoking with imagery of candy-flavored products, celebrity endorsements, social settings, and other enticing tactics.

23 Apr 2024

Study emphasizes the importance of weight management before and after pregnancy for military populations

Compared to their civilian counterparts, excessive pregnancy weight gain is more frequent among military health care beneficiaries, in particular active duty personnel, and is associated with costly maternal/neonatal complications.

23 Apr 2024

Alarming rates of pediatric injuries from mechanical bull riding exposed

A new study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Children's Health has shed light on the alarming rates of pediatric injuries resulting from mechanical bull riding.

23 Apr 2024

Analysis finds significant variations in national COVID-19 treatment recommendations

National clinical guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 vary significantly around the world, with under-resourced countries the most likely to diverge from gold standard (World Health Organization; WHO) treatment recommendations, finds a comparative analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

23 Apr 2024

Cost becomes a significant factor in smoking cessation efforts

Health concerns are still the primary motive for more than half of those who say they want to stop smoking in England, but cost is now a key factor for more than 1 in 4, finds an analysis of national survey responses, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

23 Apr 2024

Innovative malaria prodrug targets liver, enhances efficacy while reducing toxicity, preclinical studies show

Tafenoquine, a prodrug that could fulfill the criteria for a mass eradication campaign.

23 Apr 2024

California legislators debate froot loops and free condoms

California state lawmakers this year are continuing their progressive tilt on health policy with dozens of proposals including a ban on a Froot Loops ingredient and free condoms for high schoolers.

23 Apr 2024

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Public Health News and Research

Putting genomic surveillance of pathogens at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

National study links air pollution to increased risk of heart attacks in Poland

Genetics studies have a diversity problem that researchers struggle to fix

Reduction of prenatal depression associated with higher full-term birth rates

Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease

Breast cancer survivors at higher risk of developing second cancers

Public health experts urge universities and schools to ban alcohol industry-funded education programs

MSU team creates a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Repurposed nasal antibiotic neomycin shows promise in preventing and treating respiratory viral infections

Survey unveils India's rising tide of metabolic diseases

Notre Dame study highlights diverse men's health trends across cultures

Research highlights best window for paxlovid administration in COVID-19 patients

Frequent social media use linked to increased risk of youth tobacco use

Study emphasizes the importance of weight management before and after pregnancy for military populations

Alarming rates of pediatric injuries from mechanical bull riding exposed

Analysis finds significant variations in national COVID-19 treatment recommendations

Cost becomes a significant factor in smoking cessation efforts

Innovative malaria prodrug targets liver, enhances efficacy while reducing toxicity, preclinical studies show

California legislators debate froot loops and free condoms

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