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Scientists 'on the right track' toward universal flu vaccine

New research could bring scientists a step closer to developing an effective, universal flu vaccine.

4 Jun 2019

New methodology for identifying vulnerabilities to outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever

Identifying vulnerabilities to outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever is possible following new research from the University of Surrey and University of Cambridge.

4 Jun 2019

New insight for implementation of paid family leave to ensure equity in employee access

Oregon is considering a bill to implement paid family leave, House Bill 2005, following in the footsteps of Washington, which approved a similar policy in 2017.

4 Jun 2019

Climate change adversely affects human health, says new report

Climate change may progressively affect human health for the worse, requiring prompt and resolute action to stabilize it, reports a consortium of 27 leading scientific academies in Europe.

4 Jun 2019

Antihypertensive drug use linked with reduction in dementia risk

Various clinical trials indicate what effects can be expected from standardized intervention programs on the basis of existing evidence.

3 Jun 2019

Researchers find concussion as leading cause of injury for children in recreational sports

Elementary school-aged children who participate in recreational sports are at greater risk of concussion than most other sports-related injuries. A new study published in PLOS ONE focused on children 5-11 years old who play recreational football, soccer and baseball/softball.

3 Jun 2019

Mediterranean diet may improve memory in type 2 diabetics

Following a Mediterranean diet has been shown to improve cognitive function in type 2 diabetics in a new study.

3 Jun 2019

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

Effective antiretroviral therapy has changed the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from a progressive, fatal disease to a chronic, manageable condition that is associated with higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, sudden cardiac deaths, and other diseases compared to people without HIV, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in the Association journal Circulation.

3 Jun 2019

Churches wipe out millions in medical debt for others

The leaders of Pathway Church on the outskirts of Wichita, Kan., had no clue that the $22,000 they already had on hand for Easter would have such impact.

3 Jun 2019

IU’s environmental expert addresses plan to fight Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses

On May 23, a bill to address increased incidence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in the United States was introduced in the US Senate.

31 May 2019

Research identifies new target that may help develop new treatments for common STD

Research led by Ashok Aiyar, PhD, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has identified a target that may lead to the development of new treatments for the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US.

31 May 2019

Public health leaders issue statement asserting its commitment to vaccine acceptance

On Thursday, an international coalition of public health leaders including CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Dean Ayman El-Mohandes and Senior Scholar Scott Ratzan issued a statement asserting its commitment to vaccine acceptance around the world and to eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases, including childhood diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella.

31 May 2019

New diagnostic tool helps develop improved RDTs and support public health surveillance

PATH and Quansys Biosciences, Inc. have announced the launch of a new diagnostic tool designed to help researchers develop more sensitive and reliable malaria rapid diagnostic tests and to support public health surveillance.

31 May 2019

Study finds link between healthcare utilization practices and relative levels of threat sensitivity

A new study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, examines the relationship between the way individuals perceive and respond to threats and where they most frequently seek medical care.

31 May 2019

IVI and MCRI to coordinate global push for developing vaccine against Strep A bacteria

The International Vaccine Institute and Australia's Murdoch Children's Research Institute will coordinate a global push to free the world of Group A Streptococcus, the contagious bacteria that kills half a million people every year and is developing resistance to antibiotics.

31 May 2019

Public Health News and Research

Scientists 'on the right track' toward universal flu vaccine

New methodology for identifying vulnerabilities to outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever

New insight for implementation of paid family leave to ensure equity in employee access

Climate change adversely affects human health, says new report

Antihypertensive drug use linked with reduction in dementia risk

Researchers find concussion as leading cause of injury for children in recreational sports

Mediterranean diet may improve memory in type 2 diabetics

People living with HIV have increased risk for heart diseases and face health challenges

Churches wipe out millions in medical debt for others

IU’s environmental expert addresses plan to fight Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses

Research identifies new target that may help develop new treatments for common STD

Public health leaders issue statement asserting its commitment to vaccine acceptance

New diagnostic tool helps develop improved RDTs and support public health surveillance

Study finds link between healthcare utilization practices and relative levels of threat sensitivity

IVI and MCRI to coordinate global push for developing vaccine against Strep A bacteria

Lab-grown insect meat could be a superior green alternative for meat farming

Cancer mortality at an all time low finds report

U.S. measles outbreak worst in 25 years

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