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Study shows beef can be part of a heart-healthy diet

A recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be enjoyed in a heart-healthy diet.

20 Dec 2024

Pregnant women must be prioritized in pandemic vaccination programs

The vast majority of women who contract bird flu during pregnancy and their unborn baby will die from the virus, according to a new study. And the findings stress the importance of early inclusion of pregnant women in public health vaccination programs during pandemics.

19 Dec 2024

Research sheds light on the ethical complexities in conducting Industry-funded cannabis studies

In the first study of its kind, research led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) sheds light on the ethical complexities and systemic barriers facing scientists conducting cannabis research funded by the for-profit cannabis industry.

19 Dec 2024

Study reveals poor diet quality among pregnant and postpartum individuals

New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting "an urgent need for widespread improvement."

19 Dec 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': End-of-year chaos on Capitol Hill

After weeks of painstaking negotiations, Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate agreed to a major year-end package of health bills, including new regulations for drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers, and renewals of programs to combat opioid abuse and prepare for the next possible pandemic.

19 Dec 2024

Eggs are back on the menu: Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

Frequent but moderate egg consumption, coupled with proper cooking methods, does not increase obesity risk and may even support healthy lipid metabolism.

19 Dec 2024

Study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults in England

A new study from the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Mailman School of Public Health reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults in England when compared to previous generations.

19 Dec 2024

Self-reported walking speed can predict metabolic disease risk

Walking speed can provide insights into health, extending beyond mere mobility, so much so that it is considered to be the "sixth vital sign."

19 Dec 2024

Research pinpoints critical age for improving children's cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health concern, with risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, and obesity beginning in childhood.

18 Dec 2024

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in the use of obesity-management drugs

Asians, non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics were significantly less likely than whites to use obesity-management medications to lower their weight compared with whites, new research suggests.

18 Dec 2024

Structural sexism may accelerate memory decline in women

Women born in the most sexist U.S. states experience faster memory decline in later years compared to women born in the least sexist states, a new study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found.

18 Dec 2024

New drug approach shows promise in treating metabolic liver diseases

A MedUni Vienna study has identified a new approach to the drug treatment of metabolic liver diseases. In an experimental study, pharmacological inhibition of an enzyme that plays a central role in fat metabolism promoted liver health reduced liver fat, inflammation and fibrotic remodeling (connective tissue scarring).

18 Dec 2024

Researchers discover weakness in bacterial machinery that drives antibiotic resistance

Superbugs, bacteria that are immune to multiple antibiotics, pose a great challenge to modern medicine. Researchers from the B CUBE - Center for Molecular Bioengineering at TUD Dresden University of Technology and Institut Pasteur in Paris identified a weakness in the bacterial machinery that drives antibiotic resistance adaptation.

17 Dec 2024

Cumulative exposure to air pollution increases risk of hospitalization for mental and physical illness

Cumulative exposure to air pollution over several years is linked to a heightened risk of admission to hospital for mental/behavioral and physical illness, finds Scottish research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

17 Dec 2024

Ecoflex skin replicas offer new tool for studying infection risks from intravenous catheters

In the holiday movie "The Grinch," makeup artists are reported to have spent several hours each day encasing Jim Carrey's face with prosthetics to create the iconic grumpy, green-furred creature.

17 Dec 2024

Whooping cough cases on the rise, but public awareness of the disease still persists

Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough are increasing across the United States.

17 Dec 2024

Knowing the risks, Americans still sip sugary beverages daily

Health knowledge about sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) does not significantly reduce high SSB consumption, which is driven more by taste, habits, and marketing.

17 Dec 2024

Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with income and geography shaping impact

Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with significant disparities based on sex, income, and geography, limiting daily activities for many.

17 Dec 2024

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study.

17 Dec 2024

Insurance challenges are hurting access to mental health services

Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association's 2024 Practitioner Pulse Survey.

17 Dec 2024

Public Health News and Research

Study shows beef can be part of a heart-healthy diet

Pregnant women must be prioritized in pandemic vaccination programs

Research sheds light on the ethical complexities in conducting Industry-funded cannabis studies

Study reveals poor diet quality among pregnant and postpartum individuals

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': End-of-year chaos on Capitol Hill

Eggs are back on the menu: Study finds no link to obesity with moderate intake

Study reveals significant improvements in the health of older adults in England

Self-reported walking speed can predict metabolic disease risk

Research pinpoints critical age for improving children's cardiovascular health

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in the use of obesity-management drugs

Structural sexism may accelerate memory decline in women

New drug approach shows promise in treating metabolic liver diseases

Researchers discover weakness in bacterial machinery that drives antibiotic resistance

Cumulative exposure to air pollution increases risk of hospitalization for mental and physical illness

Ecoflex skin replicas offer new tool for studying infection risks from intravenous catheters

Whooping cough cases on the rise, but public awareness of the disease still persists

Knowing the risks, Americans still sip sugary beverages daily

Long COVID affects 8.4% of U.S. adults, with income and geography shaping impact

Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety

Insurance challenges are hurting access to mental health services

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