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Natural antioxidant reverses reproductive harms caused by BPA exposure in worms

From plastics to pesticides, it seems like every week delivers fresh news about the dangers of endocrine disruptors--chemicals in the environment that alter the body's hormones and can lead to reproductive, developmental, neurologic and immune problems and cancer.

6 Feb 2020

Researchers examine the effects of yoga, tai chi, and qigong on chronic low back pain

It's a pain. About 80 percent of adults in the United States will experience lower back pain at some point. Treating back pain typically involves medication, including opioids, surgery, therapy and self-care options.

6 Feb 2020

UArizona receives $6.9 million grant to make advances in skin cancer prevention and treatment

Skin cancer is the most common malignancy worldwide, and one in three new cancers diagnosed is a form of skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. This amounts to about 5 million non-melanoma skin cancers in the United States each year.

6 Feb 2020

GSMA: Updated statement on novel coronavirus

The GSMA continues to monitor and assess the potential impact of the Coronavirus on its MWC20 events held annually in Barcelona, Shanghai and Los Angeles and as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences.

5 Feb 2020

UMass Lowell researcher receives $2.48 million grant to develop advances in home care safety

A UMass Lowell researcher has been awarded a $2.48 million grant to develop advances in safety for home care aides and clients that will keep pace with an aging population, advances in technology and other factors that are rapidly changing the field.

5 Feb 2020

Lifestyle changes important for patients on medications for blood pressure or cholesterol

A new study from Finland, published in February 2020 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that many patients allow unhealthy habits to linger or creep in even after starting medications for high blood pressure or blood cholesterol.

5 Feb 2020

Coronavirus: CT scans of chest could help in early diagnosis

Researchers have managed to radiologically view the novel coronavirus infected individuals, and this could be a step towards early detection of this virus and diagnosis of those infected by it. The study titled, “CT Imaging Features of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV),” was published this week in the journal Radiology.

5 Feb 2020

Re-engineered plant compound reduces morphine-seeking behaviors in mice

The abuse of prescription and illegal opioids, such as morphine and heroin, is a major problem in the U.S., with devastating public health, economic and social consequences.

5 Feb 2020

Pregnancy-related public health programs effective at reducing maternal mortality rates

Maternal mortality rates in the United States exceed those of other developed countries, with some considerable racial disparities.

5 Feb 2020

Trump on ‘Medicare for All’ and the costs of extending health care to undocumented immigrants

In his 2020 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump attempted to tie a Democratic proposal for health care reform to one of his signature issues: immigration.

5 Feb 2020

Research highlights the benefits of physical activity for older adults

Physically active older adults benefit from reduced risks of early death, breast and prostate cancer, fractures, recurrent falls, functional limitations, cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and depression.

5 Feb 2020

Burden of early-onset colorectal cancer incidence has been underestimated, study shows

A study analyzing LSU Health's Louisiana Tumor Registry and other NCI-designated tumor registry data found that by the time recommended screening for colorectal begins, cancers have already spread in a high percentage of people.

4 Feb 2020

Roughly half of opioid prescriptions by dentists exceed pain-management guidelines

A new study suggests that roughly half of the opioid prescriptions written by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines.

4 Feb 2020

High stillbirth rates worldwide linked to gender inequality

In the first comprehensive study mapping global patterns of stillbirth rates, University of Saskatchewan researchers have found that pregnant women who are poor and have lower access to education and employment are more likely to experience a child's death at delivery.

4 Feb 2020

Tanning study results often depend on funding source

A new study shows that industry-funded studies on the health impacts of indoor tanning have a greater probability of favorable results, compared to those funded by other sources. The study, published in the the British Medical Journal on February 2020, raises the possibility of biased scientific reporting which could potentially be harmful to patients and to medical science, in the long run.

4 Feb 2020

UMass Amherst receives new funding to continue gambling impact research

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has awarded a renewable contract to a University of Massachusetts Amherst team to continue groundbreaking research into the socioeconomic impacts of introducing casino gambling in the state.

4 Feb 2020

Study: Medicaid expansion reduced uninsured rates in diabetes belt

Medicaid expansion dramatically reduced the numbers of low-income residents without insurance in the Diabetes Belt, a swath of 644 counties across 15 southeastern states (including Virginia) that are stricken with high diabetes rates, a new study has found.

4 Feb 2020

Public Health News and Research

Natural antioxidant reverses reproductive harms caused by BPA exposure in worms

Researchers examine the effects of yoga, tai chi, and qigong on chronic low back pain

UArizona receives $6.9 million grant to make advances in skin cancer prevention and treatment

GSMA: Updated statement on novel coronavirus

UMass Lowell researcher receives $2.48 million grant to develop advances in home care safety

Lifestyle changes important for patients on medications for blood pressure or cholesterol

Coronavirus: CT scans of chest could help in early diagnosis

Re-engineered plant compound reduces morphine-seeking behaviors in mice

Pregnancy-related public health programs effective at reducing maternal mortality rates

Trump on ‘Medicare for All’ and the costs of extending health care to undocumented immigrants

Research highlights the benefits of physical activity for older adults

Burden of early-onset colorectal cancer incidence has been underestimated, study shows

Roughly half of opioid prescriptions by dentists exceed pain-management guidelines

High stillbirth rates worldwide linked to gender inequality

Tanning study results often depend on funding source

UMass Amherst receives new funding to continue gambling impact research

Study: Medicaid expansion reduced uninsured rates in diabetes belt

Self-care associated with greater confidence in parents of children with FASD

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General anesthesia in cesarean delivery linked with increased risk of postpartum depression

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