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Study finds increase in frequency of intimate partner violence during the pandemic

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people who experienced intimate partner violence in their current relationship before COVID-19 had an increase in the frequency of victimization after the pandemic began, according to a Rutgers study.

7 Apr 2023

Discovery may change the way people think about immune strategies

The human body is capable of creating a vast, diverse repertoire of antibodies - the Y-shaped sniffer dogs of the immune system that can find and flag foreign invaders.

7 Apr 2023

Study indicates that targeted interventions strengthening HIV antiretroviral therapy initiation are critical

Researchers assessed five-year trends in human immunodeficiency virus viral load suppression rates.

7 Apr 2023

Increasing reports of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infections mandate surveillance for toxigenic lineage M1UK

Study explores the emerging invasive group A Streptococcus M1uk lineage,

7 Apr 2023

Non-drug interventions for Alzheimer's disease result in better quality of life and also save money

While new drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease tend to receive the most public attention, many well-researched ways to care for people with dementia don't involve medication.

7 Apr 2023

Thoracic spine pain prevalent among adolescents spending more time looking at screens

Thanks to the popularization of smartphones and tablets, and the multiplication of video channels, computer games and educational apps, children and adolescents are spending more and more time looking at screens, usually with bad posture, which can cause back pain, among other problems.

7 Apr 2023

Higher exposure to fine particulate pollution may raise dementia risk

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of dementia, even at levels below current US, UK and European air quality standards, finds research published by The BMJ.

6 Apr 2023

Post-exposure doxycycline approach leads to two-thirds reduction in STI incidence

The oral antibiotic doxycycline prevented the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when tested among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women who took the medication within 72 hours of having condomless sex, according to findings published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

6 Apr 2023

Study sheds new light on the spread of COVID-19 in households

A new Imperial College London-led study provides the first empirical evidence for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via people's hands and frequently touched household surfaces.

6 Apr 2023

Experts urge the reduction of added sugars to around six teaspoons a day

Experts recommend reducing consumption of added ("free") sugars to around six teaspoons a day and limiting sugar-sweetened drinks to less than one serving a week after a comprehensive evidence review published by The BMJ today.

6 Apr 2023

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Researchers discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of obesity on children.

6 Apr 2023

Study identifies disparities among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support

Some adults with severe respiratory illness, including women, those with public insurance, and people with fewer financial resources, may be less likely to receive an advanced form of life support known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

6 Apr 2023

Air pollution associated with increased risk of developing dementia

Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

6 Apr 2023

World Health Day: Giving Universal Health Coverage a Platform

News Medical commemorates World Health Day by reflecting on the past, present, and potential of public health, with a particular focus on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and its importance to public health.

6 Apr 2023

How does increased family mealtime duration affect children's fruit and vegetable intake?

Researchers evaluated the effect of extending the family mealtime duration on fruit and vegetable intake in children.

6 Apr 2023

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

Researchers explored the effect of changing multiple lifestyle factors during adult life on cancer risk.

6 Apr 2023

Long COVID linked to increased sick leave rate

Researchers examined associations between coronavirus disease 2019 and sick leave post-acute infection.

5 Apr 2023

Scientists receive federal funding to model the emergence and spread of biological threats

Modeling the emergence and spread of biological threats isn't as routine as forecasting the weather, but scientists in two of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories were awarded funding to try to make it so.

5 Apr 2023

IU researchers focus on tackling binge and "high-intensity" drinking

A multi-disciplinary team of Indiana University researchers is focusing their efforts on a growing public health concern: binge and "high-intensity" drinking - extreme drinking behaviors that are increasingly prevalent among college-age adults.

5 Apr 2023

Naturally produced molecule directly targets and keeps Fusobacteria under control

Researchers at the Forsyth Institute have discovered an important mechanism that may have profound implications for how we prevent colorectal cancer. Oddly enough, their discovery began in the mouth.

5 Apr 2023

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Study finds increase in frequency of intimate partner violence during the pandemic

Discovery may change the way people think about immune strategies

Study indicates that targeted interventions strengthening HIV antiretroviral therapy initiation are critical

Increasing reports of invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infections mandate surveillance for toxigenic lineage M1UK

Non-drug interventions for Alzheimer's disease result in better quality of life and also save money

Thoracic spine pain prevalent among adolescents spending more time looking at screens

Higher exposure to fine particulate pollution may raise dementia risk

Post-exposure doxycycline approach leads to two-thirds reduction in STI incidence

Study sheds new light on the spread of COVID-19 in households

Experts urge the reduction of added sugars to around six teaspoons a day

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Study identifies disparities among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support

Air pollution associated with increased risk of developing dementia

World Health Day: Giving Universal Health Coverage a Platform

How does increased family mealtime duration affect children's fruit and vegetable intake?

The association between lifestyle changes in adulthood and cancer incidence

Long COVID linked to increased sick leave rate

Scientists receive federal funding to model the emergence and spread of biological threats

IU researchers focus on tackling binge and "high-intensity" drinking

Naturally produced molecule directly targets and keeps Fusobacteria under control

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