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Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, distinguished psychiatrist Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment through his groundbreaking research on brain plasticity and myelin regeneration.

4 Dec 2024

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding

With Donald Trump's return to the White House and Republicans taking full control of Congress in 2025, the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion is back on the chopping block.

4 Dec 2024

Nursing homes fell behind on vaccinating patients for covid

It seems no one is taking covid-19 seriously anymore, said Mollee Loveland, a nursing home aide who lives outside Pittsburgh.

4 Dec 2024

US census data reveal socioeconomic drivers of air pollution-related cancer risks

New research builds on scientific understanding of how air pollution and cancer risk are distributed throughout the U.S. Air pollution, often resulting from industrial or vehicle emissions, can travel for hundreds of miles and impact the health of communities through higher rates of asthma, respiratory infections, stroke, and lung cancer.

4 Dec 2024

Study highlights gaps in current health programs for truck drivers

It might seem out of place on the side of a highway, but purpose-built exercise equipment installed at truck stops across Australia could be just the thing to encourage truck drivers to take a break and take control of their health and wellbeing.

4 Dec 2024

Advanced modeling unveils hidden costs of global chikungunya infection

The health and financial implications of the emerging threat of mosquito-borne chikungunya viral infection have most likely been significantly underestimated, with total costs probably approaching US$ 50 billion in 2011-20 alone, suggests a comprehensive data analysis, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

4 Dec 2024

Type 2 diabetes doubles infection-related mortality and exposes gaps in health reporting

People with type 2 diabetes face a significantly higher risk of infection-related deaths, particularly in younger age groups, with infections accounting for 13% of deaths compared to 1.2% in conventional records.

3 Dec 2024

Dual use of vapes and cigarettes hinders smoking cessation

People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit compared to people who only smoke or only vape, according to a study published today (Wednesday) in ERJ Open Research.

3 Dec 2024

UQ researchers and Indigenous students jointly design menstrual health teaching guide

University of Queensland researchers have launched a menstrual health teaching guide for classrooms co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students.

3 Dec 2024

Holistic lifestyle interventions outshine drugs in preventing cardiometabolic diseases

Comprehensive lifestyle interventions prevent cardiometabolic diseases effectively but face challenges in routine care and require supportive policies for lasting impact.

3 Dec 2024

Study reveals vast majority of U.S. states experiencing decline in drugstores

About 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010, with the vast majority of states experiencing an overall decline in drugstores in recent years, according to a new study from researchers at USC and the University of California, Berkeley.

3 Dec 2024

Social media linked to increased sedentary time in adolescents

The World Health Organization recommends no more than two to three hours per day of sedentary time for youth.

3 Dec 2024

UTHealth study could set new standards for treating acromioclavicular joint injuries in athletes

A new UTHealth Houston study focused on finding the best surgical technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, has the potential to enhance recovery and long-term shoulder health for young athletes.

3 Dec 2024

Minimally invasive procedure provides relief for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

A minimally invasive procedure provides significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a study being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

3 Dec 2024

Study links menopause hormone therapy to varied heart and blood clot risks

Research on hormone therapy reveals critical insights into cardiovascular disease risks, guiding clinicians in selecting safer treatment options for menopause.

3 Dec 2024

Nursing home industry wants trump to rescind staffing mandate

Covid's rampage through the country's nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and spurred the biggest industry reform in decades: a mandate that homes employ a minimum number of nurses.

3 Dec 2024

California falling short of enrollment goal as mental health courts roll out statewide

California's new initiative to compel treatment for some of the state's most severely mentally ill residents — many of whom are living on the streets — is falling short of its initial objectives.

3 Dec 2024

A roadmap for improving cancer care in South Asia

A series of five papers, published today in The Lancet Oncology by a University of Pittsburgh-led international team, highlights critical public health challenges related to cancer control in the eight countries that form the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh.

3 Dec 2024

Greening cities saves lives and transforms urban health

Increasing urban green spaces in Italy could prevent 28,433 deaths annually, highlighting their critical role in reducing mortality and improving public health.

2 Dec 2024

Low levels of arsenic exposure linked to increased kidney cancer risk

New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.

2 Dec 2024

Public Health News and Research

Professor Peter Falkai suggests promising new directions in schizophrenia treatment

9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding

Nursing homes fell behind on vaccinating patients for covid

US census data reveal socioeconomic drivers of air pollution-related cancer risks

Study highlights gaps in current health programs for truck drivers

Advanced modeling unveils hidden costs of global chikungunya infection

Type 2 diabetes doubles infection-related mortality and exposes gaps in health reporting

Dual use of vapes and cigarettes hinders smoking cessation

UQ researchers and Indigenous students jointly design menstrual health teaching guide

Holistic lifestyle interventions outshine drugs in preventing cardiometabolic diseases

Study reveals vast majority of U.S. states experiencing decline in drugstores

Social media linked to increased sedentary time in adolescents

UTHealth study could set new standards for treating acromioclavicular joint injuries in athletes

Minimally invasive procedure provides relief for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

Study links menopause hormone therapy to varied heart and blood clot risks

Nursing home industry wants trump to rescind staffing mandate

California falling short of enrollment goal as mental health courts roll out statewide

A roadmap for improving cancer care in South Asia

Greening cities saves lives and transforms urban health

Low levels of arsenic exposure linked to increased kidney cancer risk

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