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COVID-19: Excess deaths shifted from cities to rural areas in second year of pandemic

Between the first and second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, excess deaths decreased in large metropolitan counties and increased in rural counties in the United States, according to a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn).

23 Jun 2023

New model could help speed up vaccine distribution during pandemics

A model for optimizing the dispensing of vaccines during pandemics that uses a new measure of success for such efforts has been developed by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, the Ithaca campus of Cornell University, Singapore University of Technology and Design and San Jose State University in California.

23 Jun 2023

Study reveals wide discrepancies among U.S. states in treating opioid use disorder

Despite a national opioid overdose epidemic supercharged by a surge of illicit fentanyl, new research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals wide discrepancies among U.S. states in effectively treating opioid use disorder among people covered by Medicaid.

23 Jun 2023

AHA awards $20 million to address health challenges in rural communities

People who live in rural areas of the U.S. are 40% more likely to develop heart disease and have a 30% higher risk of stroke than people who live in urban areas, according to data reported in the 2020 Call to Action: Rural Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

23 Jun 2023

UVA Health researcher launches an ambitious effort to improve HIV care

A UVA Health doctor is launching an ambitious effort to assess and improve HIV care for people with low incomes across the nation, a campaign that could also help prevent transmission.

23 Jun 2023

LSTM ranks highest in the UK for open access, collaboration, and gender diversity in research

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has been ranked as the best university in the UK for publishing open access research, for collaborations and for the proportion of academic research with women listed as authors in the 2023 CWTS Leiden Ranking.

23 Jun 2023

Advocates call for 911 changes. Police have mixed feelings.

A mountain of evidence shows police often fail to respond properly to people experiencing a mental health crisis. It can lead to avoidable deaths and criminalization of mental illness, especially among people of color.

23 Jun 2023

New standard more effective at preventing graft-versus-host disease

Clinicians have a new standard for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prevention after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, according to results from a phase III study published June 22 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

22 Jun 2023

Live from Aspen: Three HHS secretaries on what the job is really like

In this special episode of KFF Health News' "What the Health?" host and chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner leads a rare conversation with the current and two former secretaries of Health and Human Services.

22 Jun 2023

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced new data on the development of novel tests for the detection of liver disease.

22 Jun 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 vaccination and changes in ovarian reserve?

Researchers explored the difference in female ovarian reserve before and after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

22 Jun 2023

Parental loss at a young age affects a person’s immune system later in life

When a person loses a parent or a caregiver at a young age, their immune system suffers later in life, according to University of Michigan research.

21 Jun 2023

Battling climate change allergies: Innovative approaches mitigate risks of airborne allergens

Climate change exacerbates allergic respiratory diseases by increasing airborne allergens. This review explores mitigation strategies, including real-time monitoring and smartphone apps, to reduce health impacts and improve outcomes.

21 Jun 2023

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Research examines the changes in diet, physical activity, and sedentary behavior among primiparous couples during and after pregnancy and their association with changes in BMI. It aims to gain insights into the behaviors and their impact on body weight during the transition to parenthood.

21 Jun 2023

Adaptation and utilization of digital contact tracing applications in the post-pandemic period

During the pandemic, contact tracing apps kept Americans informed of potential exposure risk with the goal of reducing infections.

21 Jun 2023

Study identifies socioeconomic disparities in the health behaviors of Japanese adolescents before and during COVID-19

A study by Assistant Professor KYAN Akira (Department of Social Epidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and School of Public Health, Kyoto University; while conducting the study, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University) and Professor TAKAKURA Minoru (Health Promotion & Development / School Health Division, Faculty of Medicine & Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of the Ryukyus) found for the first time that socioeconomic inequality in achieving recommended physical activity levels among Japanese youth increased while difference in breakfast intake decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to levels before the pandemic.

21 Jun 2023

From policy to plate: EAT-Lancet's impact on food research and public discourse

Study looked at the initial impact of the Commission's results on subsequent research and policy in this field.

21 Jun 2023

Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Researchers reviewed the overarching theme of brain health from the perspective of aging and preventive care.

21 Jun 2023

Antidepressant prescriptions may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19

New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that community mental health patients who were prescribed antidepressants were significantly less likely to test positive for COVID-19 when admitted to inpatient care.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Research examines the trajectory of systolic blood pressure in pregnant women and its associations with various factors. It sheds light on the patterns and risks related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

20 Jun 2023

Public Health News and Research

COVID-19: Excess deaths shifted from cities to rural areas in second year of pandemic

New model could help speed up vaccine distribution during pandemics

Study reveals wide discrepancies among U.S. states in treating opioid use disorder

AHA awards $20 million to address health challenges in rural communities

UVA Health researcher launches an ambitious effort to improve HIV care

LSTM ranks highest in the UK for open access, collaboration, and gender diversity in research

Advocates call for 911 changes. Police have mixed feelings.

New standard more effective at preventing graft-versus-host disease

Live from Aspen: Three HHS secretaries on what the job is really like

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

Is there an association between COVID-19 vaccination and changes in ovarian reserve?

Parental loss at a young age affects a person’s immune system later in life

Battling climate change allergies: Innovative approaches mitigate risks of airborne allergens

Parenthood takes a toll on waistlines: Study reveals impact of diet and activity on postpartum weight changes

Adaptation and utilization of digital contact tracing applications in the post-pandemic period

Study identifies socioeconomic disparities in the health behaviors of Japanese adolescents before and during COVID-19

From policy to plate: EAT-Lancet's impact on food research and public discourse

Building resilient brains: strategies for promoting brain health in older adults

Antidepressant prescriptions may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

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