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Ohio voted on abortion. Next year, 11 more states might, too.

As activists parse the results of Tuesday's vote to protect abortion rights in Ohio, Jamie Corley is already well on her way to putting a similar measure in front of Missouri voters next year.

8 Nov 2023

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and diet quality

8 Nov 2023

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

A proposed federal policy aims to protect older Americans from contracting HIV by offering free preventive medication, the latest effort to catch up to much of Europe and Africa in stemming the spread of the virus.

8 Nov 2023

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

In a series of studies, researchers found that personal biases significantly influence how individuals remember the COVID-19 pandemic, which could potentially shape historical narratives and impact future pandemic policies. They suggest that recognizing these biases is crucial for developing long-term strategies that maintain societal trust and cohesion.

7 Nov 2023

Teen-led study sheds light on the pervasive vaping culture and seeks paths for intervention

In a Canadian study, teenage researchers engaged their peers in focus groups to explore the realities of teenage vaping, uncovering troubling trends in usage and access but also identifying potential strategies for effective anti-vaping interventions.

7 Nov 2023

Experts develop equitable quality measures to improve lupus care by 2030

Leaders of a project to develop and implement equitable new quality measures for lupus care by the end of the decade will present their work at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting.

7 Nov 2023

Study offers critical insights into the assessment of orthostatic hypotension among older adults

A new study, "Timing of Orthostatic Hypotension and its Relationship with Falls in Older Adults", has brought critical insights into the assessment of orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure commonly found among older adults when transitioning from a sitting or lying position to a standing position that can lead to dizziness and falls.

7 Nov 2023

Review: Antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in outpatient telemedicine

A new report in the peer-reviewed journal Telemedicine and e-Health provides a review of the published literature on antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic stewardship in outpatient telemedicine.

7 Nov 2023

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Researchers investigated the role of genetics in the phenotypic association between screen time and psychiatric problems using a large population-based cohort study of preadolescents.

7 Nov 2023

Iowa’s governor opposes abortion — and has final say on whether Medicaid pays for it

Any Iowa hospital or clinic seeking Medicaid payment for providing an abortion would need approval from the state's most prominent abortion opponent: Gov. Kim Reynolds.

7 Nov 2023

New analysis of Indonesia Wolbachia trial shows potential for greater dengue reduction

The fight against dengue fever has a new weapon: a mosquito infected with the bacteria Wolbachia, which prevents the spread of the virus.

6 Nov 2023

Three new studies show low-dose atropine can help slow myopia in children

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is at an all-time high among children in the US. Globally, half the population is expected to be nearsighted by 2050.

6 Nov 2023

Study provides insights into the challenges faced by American moms in the year after birth

Maternal mortality in the U.S. is on the rise and more than half of maternal deaths occur in the postpartum year.

6 Nov 2023

AI could revolutionize sudden cardiac death prediction and prevention

Predicting sudden cardiac death, and perhaps even addressing a person's risk to prevent future death, may be possible through artificial intelligence (AI) and could offer a new move toward prevention and global health strategies, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium 2023.

6 Nov 2023

Women with stroke history fear bias in emergency care

Women who have survived a stroke believe they are less likely to receive adequate emergency care – based on gender and race or ethnicity, a study led by Michigan Medicine and Brown University finds.

6 Nov 2023

Cutting-edge 'precision medicine' shows great potential to improve diabetes care

Cutting-edge “precision medicine” has great potential to advance the diagnosis, treatment and ultimate prevention of different forms of diabetes, an international coalition of scientists reports in a sweeping assessment of the state of the field around the world.

6 Nov 2023

Study probes the hidden impact of low-cal sweeteners on gut health

The research scrutinizes the impact of low- and non-calorie sweeteners on gut microbiota, suggesting potential links to glucose tolerance and insulin resistance, with varying results across studies indicating a need for more comprehensive research.

5 Nov 2023

Pregnant women in blighted neighborhoods have higher testosterone levels, study finds

Pregnant women living in blighted neighborhoods with high levels of known stressors have higher levels of testosterone – the primary sex hormone in males -- which disrupt hormone regulation and may lead to life-threatening complications during and after childbirth, according to Rutgers research.

3 Nov 2023

Study: Nursing homes most adversely affected by employment declines since the pandemic

Among health care job sectors, nursing homes have been the most adversely affected by declines in employment growth since the pandemic—a rate more than triple that of hospitals or physician offices, says a University of Michigan researcher.

3 Nov 2023

Dental opioid prescribing declines in the U.S., but pandemic slows progressNovember 3, 2023

Americans who have a tooth pulled or another painful dental procedure in the United States today are far less likely to get opioid painkillers than they were just a few years ago, a University of Michigan study shows.

3 Nov 2023

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Ohio voted on abortion. Next year, 11 more states might, too.

Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds

US to cover HIV prevention drugs for older Americans to stem spread of the virus

Personal biases warp COVID-19 memories, posing a challenge for future pandemic policies

Teen-led study sheds light on the pervasive vaping culture and seeks paths for intervention

Experts develop equitable quality measures to improve lupus care by 2030

Study offers critical insights into the assessment of orthostatic hypotension among older adults

Review: Antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in outpatient telemedicine

To what extent can genetic variations explain the associations between screen time and psychiatric problems in children?

Iowa’s governor opposes abortion — and has final say on whether Medicaid pays for it

New analysis of Indonesia Wolbachia trial shows potential for greater dengue reduction

Three new studies show low-dose atropine can help slow myopia in children

Study provides insights into the challenges faced by American moms in the year after birth

AI could revolutionize sudden cardiac death prediction and prevention

Women with stroke history fear bias in emergency care

Cutting-edge 'precision medicine' shows great potential to improve diabetes care

Study probes the hidden impact of low-cal sweeteners on gut health

Pregnant women in blighted neighborhoods have higher testosterone levels, study finds

Study: Nursing homes most adversely affected by employment declines since the pandemic

Dental opioid prescribing declines in the U.S., but pandemic slows progressNovember 3, 2023

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