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Social media's role in shaping public attitudes toward obesity

Through an analysis of tweets (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has revealed that most of these tweets convey negative sentiments about overweight.

27 Nov 2024

Study reveals key protein substitutions affect SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in mammals

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Zoonotic transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been found to result in infections in more than 30 mammalian species.

27 Nov 2024

A toddler got a nasal swab test but left before seeing a doctor. The bill was $445.

Ryan Wettstein Nauman was inconsolable one evening last December. After being put down for bed, the 3-year-old from Peoria, Illinois, just kept crying and crying and crying, and nothing would calm her down.

27 Nov 2024

Reducing physical activity disparities between genders could save billions

Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save around $780 million for each new cohort of six-to-17-year-olds, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. In fact, bringing more equity to sports participation could save even more: $1.55 billion.

27 Nov 2024

Researchers explore the power of podcasts in fighting infectious disease misinformation

With legacy media cutting staff in the face of unprecedented financial challenges and critical science and health information scattered among unfamiliar digital platforms, how can people keep up with medical issues that might affect them?

27 Nov 2024

WHO and partners announce grants to boost pathogen genomic surveillance

The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced 10 projects that will receive almost US$ 2 million in grants to improve capacities in pathogen genomic surveillance.

26 Nov 2024

WHO hosts historic meeting to address global oral health challenges

Delegations from over 110 countries are coming together to produce national roadmaps and negotiate a joint declaration on oral health at the first-ever global oral health meeting organized by the World Health Organization (WHO).

26 Nov 2024

Irregular sleep may elevate risk of major cardiovascular events

An irregular sleep-wake cycle is associated with a heightened risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, even for those who clock up the recommended nightly hours of shut-eye, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

26 Nov 2024

Research highlights key health benefits of drinking more water

Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of water.

26 Nov 2024

Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations

Researchers investigate how short-term exposure to ambient air pollution and temperature affects bronchiectasis mortality rates in China.

26 Nov 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public health and the dairy cow in the room

Public health, one of the more misunderstood concepts in the health world, is about the health of entire populations, rather than individuals.

26 Nov 2024

Researchers explore the link between alcohol consumption and androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common condition that affects millions of men and women worldwide.

26 Nov 2024

Barcelona's wild boar population linked to hepatitis E infections in humans

Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia.

26 Nov 2024

Indiana hospitals pull merger application after pushback over monopoly concerns

Two rival hospitals in Terre Haute, Indiana, pulled back their merger application Monday, just days before the state was due to rule on the deal amid growing backlash to such medical monopolies.

26 Nov 2024

Immigration detention center contractor sues over California health inspections

GEO Group, one of the nation's largest private prison contractors, filed a federal lawsuit last month against California officials to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration detention facilities.

26 Nov 2024

Coffee reshapes Brazilian diets: sugar up, milk down, and health risks highlighted

Coffee consumption in Brazil influences dietary choices, increasing sugar and sweetener intake while reducing milk and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, with notable gender differences and public health implications.

25 Nov 2024

IHME study reveals significant progress and gaps in the global fight against HIV/AIDS

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has published a new study in The Lancet HIV journal that revealed significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ambitious UNAIDS 2030 targets.

25 Nov 2024

Public Health News and Research

Social media's role in shaping public attitudes toward obesity

Study reveals key protein substitutions affect SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility in mammals

A toddler got a nasal swab test but left before seeing a doctor. The bill was $445.

Reducing physical activity disparities between genders could save billions

Researchers explore the power of podcasts in fighting infectious disease misinformation

WHO and partners announce grants to boost pathogen genomic surveillance

WHO hosts historic meeting to address global oral health challenges

Irregular sleep may elevate risk of major cardiovascular events

Research highlights key health benefits of drinking more water

Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Public health and the dairy cow in the room

Researchers explore the link between alcohol consumption and androgenetic alopecia

Barcelona's wild boar population linked to hepatitis E infections in humans

Indiana hospitals pull merger application after pushback over monopoly concerns

Immigration detention center contractor sues over California health inspections

Coffee reshapes Brazilian diets: sugar up, milk down, and health risks highlighted

IHME study reveals significant progress and gaps in the global fight against HIV/AIDS

Health-related social needs increased for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries during the pandemic

Peer support program shows promise for cancer patients in Vietnam

New AI model tailors phage treatment for resistant bacterial infections

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