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With head injuries mounting, will cities put their feet down on e-scooters?

Almost half of the injured Austin scooter riders identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its first-ever study of dockless electric scooters suffered a head injury, with 15% experiencing a traumatic brain injury.

2 May 2019

Kids and teens who consume zero-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories

U.S. children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about 200 extra calories on a given day compared to those who drank water, and they took in about the same number of calories as youth who consumed sugary beverages, according to a study published today.

2 May 2019

Vegans are often deficient in these four nutrients

Following a poorly planned vegan diet can result in an insufficient intake of certain vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, calcium, iodine and iron.

2 May 2019

Driving to work may increase the risk of premature death by a third

Adults who are obese and commute by car are at a 32% increased risk of death, compared with normal-weight peers who walk or cycle to work, say researchers.

2 May 2019

Honey ‘as high in sugars as table sugar’

New research by the charity Action on Sugar suggests that consumers are being misled into believing that honey and syrups are a healthy alternative to sugar.

2 May 2019

Researchers win $6.2 million grant to study HIV/TB co-infection in children

About a third of us are walking around with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis in our bodies, but most don't actually end up with TB. For children living with HIV - about 2 million at last estimate - it's a different story.

1 May 2019

Mount Sinai study identifies 20 new genetic associations with bipolar disorder

In the largest study of its kind, involving more than 50,000 subjects in 14 countries, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and more than 200 collaborating institutions have identified 20 new genetic associations with one of the most prevalent and elusive mental illnesses of our time--bipolar disorder.

1 May 2019

New type of dementia is '100 times more common' than ALS

Physicians have defined a new form of dementia that may be more common than Alzheimer’s disease. The condition, named LATE, affects a different part of the brain.

1 May 2019

Globally measles at an all time high

In the United States, the number of cases of vaccine-preventable viral disease measles is on a 25-year record high. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the main reason behind this is inadequate vaccination of the general population. Spread of misinformation regarding vaccine safety is to be blamed for inadequate vaccination of the population says the agency.

30 Apr 2019

Researchers define brain disorder that mimics symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

A brain disorder that mimics symptoms of Alzheimer's disease has been defined with recommended diagnostic criteria and guidelines for advancing future research on the condition.

30 Apr 2019

UK Sugar Tax may ‘not be most effective tactic’ for childhood obesity

The UK 'Sugar Tax' on sugary drinks is unlikely to have an impact on childhood obesity rates, warn researchers from Nottingham University.

30 Apr 2019

SLU study suggests a more equitable way for Medicare reimbursement

Those who were enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid were sicker, had more cognitive impairments and difficulty functioning, and needed more social support than those who were not enrolled in both government programs, Saint Louis University research found.

30 Apr 2019

United Nations sounds alarm bell on drug-resistant infections

According to a new report from a United Nations Committee, antibiotic resistance levels are at an all time high and are the reason behind common infections becoming difficult to treat.

30 Apr 2019

Study reveals older women's perceptions of wearable and smart home activity sensors

A study conducted by Assistant Professor Blaine Reeder, PhD, and co-authored by Catherine Jankowski, PhD, at the University of Colorado College of Nursing on older women's perception of technology found that more active older adult women prefer wearable sensors for themselves and smart home sensors for their older parents.

30 Apr 2019

Government warnings about potential drug safety risks vary a lot across countries

Government warnings about potential drug safety risks vary significantly across countries, according to a new international study co-authored by researchers at the University of British Columbia.

30 Apr 2019

Blood based test using AI and nanotechnology devised for chronic fatigue syndrome

People suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been up until now treated with scepticism at best. Their symptoms have been negated as vague and their debilitating condition has not received the status of being proven in a test. No more now!

29 Apr 2019

Researchers to study link between prenatal pesticide exposures and childhood ADHD

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6.1 million children have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as of 2016. Symptoms of ADHD include trouble concentrating, paying attention, staying organized and remembering details.

29 Apr 2019

Co-use of cannabis and tobacco associated with worse functioning, problematic behaviors

More than a third of young adults report using both cannabis and tobacco or nicotine products, providing a unique challenge to public health officials as cannabis is legalized in more jurisdictions, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

29 Apr 2019

Study: Energy drink consumption has increased substantially in the United States

According to a new study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults.

29 Apr 2019

Innovations to U.S. food system could help consumers in choosing healthy foods

A science advisory from the American Heart Association describes system-wide innovations to the U.S. food system that are sustainable and have the potential to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy foods.

29 Apr 2019

Public Health News and Research

With head injuries mounting, will cities put their feet down on e-scooters?

Kids and teens who consume zero-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories

Vegans are often deficient in these four nutrients

Driving to work may increase the risk of premature death by a third

Honey ‘as high in sugars as table sugar’

Researchers win $6.2 million grant to study HIV/TB co-infection in children

Mount Sinai study identifies 20 new genetic associations with bipolar disorder

New type of dementia is '100 times more common' than ALS

Globally measles at an all time high

Researchers define brain disorder that mimics symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

UK Sugar Tax may ‘not be most effective tactic’ for childhood obesity

SLU study suggests a more equitable way for Medicare reimbursement

United Nations sounds alarm bell on drug-resistant infections

Study reveals older women's perceptions of wearable and smart home activity sensors

Government warnings about potential drug safety risks vary a lot across countries

Blood based test using AI and nanotechnology devised for chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers to study link between prenatal pesticide exposures and childhood ADHD

Co-use of cannabis and tobacco associated with worse functioning, problematic behaviors

Study: Energy drink consumption has increased substantially in the United States

Innovations to U.S. food system could help consumers in choosing healthy foods

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