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SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary vessels, inducing plaque inflammation

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can directly infect the arteries of the heart and cause the fatty plaque inside arteries to become highly inflamed, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

28 Sep 2023

Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have 60% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new study has found that Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have an approximately 60% higher risk of experiencing their first heart attack, stroke, or other major cardiovascular event than those without cannabis use disorder.

28 Sep 2023

New Medicare Advantage plans tailor offerings to Asian Americans, Latinos, and LGBTQ+

As Medicare Advantage continues to gain popularity among seniors, three Southern California companies are pioneering new types of plans that target cultural and ethnic communities with special offerings and native-language practitioners.

28 Sep 2023

Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits

New study finds a positive correlation between rising temperatures and increased hospital visits for alcohol and substance-related disorders in New York State. The research suggests that climate change could exacerbate negative outcomes related to substance abuse.

27 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new way to boost immune cells' ability to fight TB

Tuberculosis is old - ancient even. The infectious bacterial disease that plagued Old Testament Israelites and took down pharaohs was eventually stunted by vaccinations, antibiotics, and public health measures like isolation, but it hasn't been cured yet.

27 Sep 2023

Study finds increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth following a job loss

Researchers have found a link between a pregnant woman or her partner losing their job and an increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.

27 Sep 2023

Target: BP initiative helps reduce number of adult patients with uncontrolled blood pressure

The American Heart Association and American Medical Association (AMA) nationally recognized 1,709 health care organizations (HCOs) - 400 more than in 2022 - for their efforts to prioritize control of their patients' blood pressure (BP), a leading preventable risk factor for heart disease, stroke and premature death.

27 Sep 2023

UKHSA donates advanced genomic surveillance equipment to CARPHA

This is a significant stride towards strengthening global genomic surveillance to track new variants and pathogens of pandemic and epidemic potential.

27 Sep 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': More Medicaid messiness

Federal officials have instructed at least 30 states to reinstate Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program coverage for half a million people, including children, after an errant computer program wrongly determined they were no longer eligible.

27 Sep 2023

As covid infections rise, nursing homes are still waiting for vaccines

"Covid is not pretty in a nursing home," said Deb Wityk, a 70-year-old retired massage therapist who lives in one called Spurgeon Manor, in rural Iowa. She twice contracted the disease and is eager to get the newly approved vaccine because she has chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which weakens her immune system.

27 Sep 2023

What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?

For the first time since 2019, congressional gridlock is poised to at least temporarily shut down big parts of the federal government — including many health programs.

27 Sep 2023

Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The use of probiotics and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) against multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacteria.

27 Sep 2023

Pandemic lockdowns reduced selfie-related fatalities despite social media surge

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decrease in selfie-related deaths, even as social media usage spiked. The study suggests that lockdowns and travel restrictions limited opportunities for risky selfies, highlighting the need for new preventative strategies.

27 Sep 2023

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

A research paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment explores how increasing levels of residual toxins in aquatic animals in the Pacific Ocean pose serious risks to food safety, human health, and food security. The paper outlines various types of toxins, their origins, and their impact on marine life and human health, highlighting the urgency for effective interventions.

26 Sep 2023

Keck School of Medicine of USC to focus on Hispanic patients with NAFLD in multi-omics study

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has received funding from the National Institutes of Health as part of a five-year, $50.3 million "multi-omics" study of human health and disease involving six sites.

26 Sep 2023

Rising temperatures could increase hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders

Hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders are driven by elevated temperatures and could be further affected by rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research by environmental health scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

26 Sep 2023

Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new policy paper titled "Global Health Security and the Health-Security Nexus: Principles, Politics and Praxis" in the journal BMJ Global Health, warns of dangers and potential pitfalls associated with the increased attention paid to 'global health security' and the growing interaction between public health and security actors.

26 Sep 2023

Indoor air pollution from cooking fuels linked to developmental delays in children

Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should cooking fuels like natural gas, propane and wood be viewed similarly when used indoors?

26 Sep 2023

Cost of living crisis threatens to reverse gains in life expectancy, study finds

The cost of living crisis is set to cut lives short and significantly widen the wealth and health gap between the richest and poorest sectors of society in Scotland—and elsewhere in the UK—suggests a modeling study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.

26 Sep 2023

One health wake-up call: London's river data highlights environmental perils

The largest-ever spatiotemporal monitoring of chemicals/contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in London waterways.

26 Sep 2023

Public Health News and Research

SARS-CoV-2 infects coronary vessels, inducing plaque inflammation

Canadian adults with cannabis use disorder appear to have 60% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases

New Medicare Advantage plans tailor offerings to Asian Americans, Latinos, and LGBTQ+

Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits

Researchers develop new way to boost immune cells' ability to fight TB

Study finds increased risk of miscarriage or stillbirth following a job loss

Target: BP initiative helps reduce number of adult patients with uncontrolled blood pressure

UKHSA donates advanced genomic surveillance equipment to CARPHA

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': More Medicaid messiness

As covid infections rise, nursing homes are still waiting for vaccines

What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?

Promising potential of probiotics and their byproducts for targeting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Pandemic lockdowns reduced selfie-related fatalities despite social media surge

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

Keck School of Medicine of USC to focus on Hispanic patients with NAFLD in multi-omics study

Rising temperatures could increase hospital visits from alcohol- and substance-related disorders

Redefining global health security: A novel framework sheds light on equity and decolonial approaches

Indoor air pollution from cooking fuels linked to developmental delays in children

Cost of living crisis threatens to reverse gains in life expectancy, study finds

One health wake-up call: London's river data highlights environmental perils

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