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Report reveals rising rates of fatal opioid overdoses in Ontario shelters

Researchers from the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) at St. Michael's Hospital and Public Health Ontario analyzed health data from the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario and ICES, and found that there were 210 accidental opioid-related toxicity deaths within shelters between January 2018 to May 2022, with the number of deaths more than tripling during the study period (48 before the pandemic versus 162 during the pandemic).

18 Jun 2024

Study finds men eat meat more often than women, especially in gender-equal, developed countries

Researchers examined whether sex-related differences are universal, influenced by cultural norms, related to opportunities to express certain behaviors, and weaker or stronger among nations with more development and less gender inequality.

18 Jun 2024

Can ChatGPT aid in patient education for benign prostate enlargement?

The accuracy and quality of ChatGPT’s responses on male lower urinary tract symptoms indicative of benign prostate enlargement.

17 Jun 2024

New EULAR survey: Patients across Europe invited to share RMD experiences

EULAR's new survey seeks to gather valuable insights from patients across Europe on the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).

14 Jun 2024

Building stronger male relationships for better mental health

Men are often urged to talk about their mental health with friends, but what does that involve?

13 Jun 2024

Win 1 of 3 personalized, engraved PIPETBOY acu 2 pipette controllers and bring individuality to your lab

INTEGRA Biosciences is giving away a custom-engraved PIPETBOY acu 2 to 3 lucky survey participants.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 11 Jun 2024

Poll reveals many older Americans unaware of vital aging support programs

Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests.

5 Jun 2024

‘So much death’: Lawmakers weigh stricter speed limits, safer roads for pedestrians

The party was winding down. Its young hosts, María Rivas Cruz and her fiancé, Raymond Olivares, had accompanied friends to their car to bid them farewell.

3 Jun 2024

Wake Forest researchers to study bone health post-bariatric surgery with $1.5 million NIH grant

Researchers at Wake Forest University of School of Medicine have received a five-year, $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study bone microarchitecture in patients following bariatric surgery.

30 May 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Waiting for SCOTUS

June means it's time for the Supreme Court to render rulings on the biggest and most controversial cases of the term.

30 May 2024

New AI tool analyzes medical history to match patients with best antidepressant

Researchers in George Mason University's College of Public Health have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence (AI) analytical models to match a patient's medical history to the most effective antidepressant, allowing patients to find symptom relief sooner.

30 May 2024

Innovative startups leading the charge in alternative proteins to solve global food crisis

A recent review in Nature Communications highlights the crucial role of innovative startups in advancing alternative protein sources to tackle global food security challenges and translate these efforts into commercial applications.

29 May 2024

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or verbally aggressive, wander away from home, develop paranoia or hallucinations, engage in inappropriate or repetitive behaviors, or refuse to let caregivers help them.

28 May 2024