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Loneliness and social stress can have negative impact on COVID-19 vaccine antibody response, study reveals

Groundbreaking University of Limerick, Ireland research has revealed for the first time that loneliness and social stresses can have a negative impact on our antibody response to COVID-19 vaccines.

31 May 2022

Individuals who underestimate their health visit the doctor more frequently, finds study

Older people who overestimate their health go to the doctor less often. This can have serious consequences for their health, for example, when illnesses are detected too late.

31 May 2022

Virtual event hosted by NPS MedicineWise focuses on improving health literacy

The burden of health literacy is commonly placed on consumers, however, it is also the responsibility of the healthcare sector – health professionals, service providers and health organisations to reduce the complexity of the healthcare system.

31 May 2022

Politics and pandemic fatigue doom California’s covid vaccine mandates

In January, progressive California Democrats vowed to adopt the toughest covid vaccine requirements in the country. Their proposals would have required most Californians to get the shots to go to school or work — without allowing exemptions to get out of them.

31 May 2022

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection during Omicron BA.2/BA.2.12.1 surge in New York

Researchers surveyed a representative sample of the adult population of New York City, United States, to determine the prevalence of COVID-19.

30 May 2022

Exploring virological profiles of recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants

Researchers explored the virological profiles of novel SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants.

30 May 2022

Method for predicting neutralization and protection based on variant-specific antibody measurements to SARS-CoV-2 antigens

Researchers reported a method to predict neutralization and protection against SARS-CoV-2 antigens.

30 May 2022

Innovative solutions to the challenges of narcotic analysis

In this interview, Dr. Joerg Koehler and Dr. Marcio-Fernando Cobo from Bruker introduce their forensic distributed lab topology featuring the Fourier 80 CrimeLab with NMR-based narcotics profiling module.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 30 May 2022

Excess deaths in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic vary widely by province, analysis shows

An analysis of excess deaths in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic shows wide variation by province and underscores the need for better and consistent data for current and future health crisis management.

30 May 2022

Study uses critical race theory to examine disparities in treating opioid use disorder

Opioid use disorder is an addiction crisis in the United States that has become increasingly lethal during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 2022

Zoonotic and public health implications of bovine and human brucellosis in Ethiopia

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Bovine brucellosis is endemic and widely distributed in Ethiopia.

27 May 2022

Public health communication may be highly effective when an 'autonomy-supportive' approach is used

Novel research led by psychologists from Durham University, UK and Illinois Institute of Technology, USA, along with the collaborative network of researchers around the world (under the consortium name 'Psychological Science Accelerator Self-Determination Theory Collaboration') have discovered that public health communication is highly effective when an 'autonomy-supportive' approach is undertaken compared to controlling message approach.

27 May 2022

Study: Most clinicians do not follow recommendations against prescribing antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

An estimated 70 percent of primary care physicians reported in a survey that they would still prescribe antibiotics to treat asymptomatic infections based solely on a positive urine specimen.

27 May 2022

UK-Argentina led resolution could lead to better protection from future pandemics

Millions of people across the world will be better protected from future pandemics thanks to a landmark resolution brought by the UK and Argentina at the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva today (Friday 27 May).

27 May 2022

Caregivers' easy access to produce and flexible resources can lead to improvements in children’s diets

What children eat affects their lifelong health. But influencing their habits can be difficult, especially for underserved families with fewer resources. However, providing caregivers easy access to produce and flexible resources can lead to improvements in kids' diets in a short time, according to a new study from researchers at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.

27 May 2022

LSHTM expert comments on the current monkeypox outbreak

Professor David Heymann, infectious disease epidemiologist at LSHTM, comments on the current monkeypox outbreak.

27 May 2022

COVID-19 found to be among the top 10 causes of mortality in children and youth in the United States

Researchers retrieved CDC data for causes of death by age group for 2019 and compared it to the cumulative and annualized COVID-19 mortality between March 2020 and April 2022.

27 May 2022

Exploring the effect of genetic variability on COVID-19 infection and severity

Researchers demonstrated how narrow-sense heritability (h2) leads to variability in the susceptibility to COVID-19 infection and severity among different individuals.

27 May 2022

Virginia Tech scientist receives $2 million to examine the brain circuit responsible for high-fat food overconsumption

Eliminating your favorite treats could make your brain want them even more, according to a Virginia Tech scientist.

26 May 2022

FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation for Emily's Care Nourish Test System

Lactation Lab, which offers the most scientifically advanced breast milk testing available, has announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has granted the company Breakthrough Device designation for its latest device Emily's Care Nourish Test System that tests and provides a nutritional analysis of breast milk.

26 May 2022

Public Health News and Research

Loneliness and social stress can have negative impact on COVID-19 vaccine antibody response, study reveals

Individuals who underestimate their health visit the doctor more frequently, finds study

Virtual event hosted by NPS MedicineWise focuses on improving health literacy

Politics and pandemic fatigue doom California’s covid vaccine mandates

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection during Omicron BA.2/BA.2.12.1 surge in New York

Exploring virological profiles of recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants

Method for predicting neutralization and protection based on variant-specific antibody measurements to SARS-CoV-2 antigens

Innovative solutions to the challenges of narcotic analysis

Excess deaths in Canada during COVID-19 pandemic vary widely by province, analysis shows

Study uses critical race theory to examine disparities in treating opioid use disorder

Zoonotic and public health implications of bovine and human brucellosis in Ethiopia

Public health communication may be highly effective when an 'autonomy-supportive' approach is used

Study: Most clinicians do not follow recommendations against prescribing antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

UK-Argentina led resolution could lead to better protection from future pandemics

Caregivers' easy access to produce and flexible resources can lead to improvements in children’s diets

LSHTM expert comments on the current monkeypox outbreak

COVID-19 found to be among the top 10 causes of mortality in children and youth in the United States

Exploring the effect of genetic variability on COVID-19 infection and severity

Virginia Tech scientist receives $2 million to examine the brain circuit responsible for high-fat food overconsumption

FDA grants Breakthrough Device designation for Emily's Care Nourish Test System

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