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Hurricane exposure associated with increased mortality among older adults living with dementia

Previous studies of hurricanes have shown general increases in mortality but little has been known about how mortality following hurricane exposure may differ among older adults living with dementia.

13 Mar 2023

Ozone pollution associated with increase in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke

The first evidence that exceeding the World Health Organization ozone limit is associated with substantial increases in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke is published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

10 Mar 2023

Study identifies genetic variants influencing human fertility

Fertility is influenced by mechanisms that influence both reproductive biology and human behavior, according to the largest study to date identifying genetic determinants of the number of children an individual may have.

6 Mar 2023

Genome editing could help save rice crops threatened by climate change

A review of gene editing techniques suggests that the CRISPR/Cas (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/Cas) method could be a possible 'savior' for rice crops threatened by climate change and high food demand.

3 Mar 2023

Study estimates the carbon footprint and diet quality of popular U.S. diets

A new research paper looks at several popular diets and what it costs the environment to follow any of them, contrasting with their real-life benefits regarding diet quality.

2 Mar 2023

COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase of people willing to cycle in the U.S.

A new study co-authored by a University of Central Florida researcher has found that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase of people willing to cycle in the U.S.

28 Feb 2023

SXSW 2023 to feature the role of microbes in improving human health

Rebecca Bart, PhD, member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and her colleagues from Washington University in St. Louis will be featured on a global stage at South by Southwest on March 11 at 2:30 PM at the JW Marriott, Austin Texas.

27 Feb 2023

The impact of climate change on West Nile virus transmission

In a recent study published in One Health, researchers projected the West Nile virus (WNV) spread in the context of climate change.

24 Feb 2023

New ensemble learning model could predict dementia in older drivers with excellent accuracy

Using ensemble learning techniques and longitudinal data from a large naturalistic driving study, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have developed a novel, interpretable and highly accurate algorithm for predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia in older drivers.

23 Feb 2023

Regulations limiting antibiotics in livestock can significantly impact human health

A California policy restricting antibiotic use in animals raised for food is associated with a reduction in one type of antibiotic-resistant infection in people in the state, according to a new study published today in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

22 Feb 2023

EU-funded PANDASIA project investigates how potential pandemics emerge

The PANDASIA project investigates how infectious diseases are transmitted between animals, humans and environment and how potential pandemics emerge.

20 Feb 2023

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change

The adverse effects of climate change have impacted numerous areas of human health and well-being. In most parts of the world, women are least able to mitigate such changes, so they are an appropriate focus in a recent research paper.

19 Feb 2023

The kids are not OK

Teen girls "are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk," according to a new survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Feb 2023

Nut consumption and its impact on human and environmental health

Researchers examine the impacts of nut consumption on human health and the environment.

16 Feb 2023

Climate change can increase mental health disorders

Extreme heat and humidity and other climate-related events appear to increase mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, according to analysis focused on communities in Bangladesh.

14 Feb 2023

Enjoying nature close to home linked with the greatest sense of well-being during pandemic

Again and again, studies have shown that exposure to nature can improve human mental health and well-being. A new study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology dug a little deeper, looking at what kind of nature experiences were associated with a greater sense of well-being during the COVID pandemic.

14 Feb 2023

Climate Change News and Research

Hurricane exposure associated with increased mortality among older adults living with dementia

Ozone pollution associated with increase in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke

Study identifies genetic variants influencing human fertility

Genome editing could help save rice crops threatened by climate change

Study estimates the carbon footprint and diet quality of popular U.S. diets

COVID-19 pandemic contributed to an increase of people willing to cycle in the U.S.

SXSW 2023 to feature the role of microbes in improving human health

The impact of climate change on West Nile virus transmission

New ensemble learning model could predict dementia in older drivers with excellent accuracy

Regulations limiting antibiotics in livestock can significantly impact human health

EU-funded PANDASIA project investigates how potential pandemics emerge

Women and girls are disproportionately affected by climate change

The kids are not OK

Nut consumption and its impact on human and environmental health

Climate change can increase mental health disorders

Enjoying nature close to home linked with the greatest sense of well-being during pandemic

Specialized fetal imaging to detect heart anomalies during pregnancy

A secret weapon in preventing the next pandemic: Fruit bats

Multi-country study examines clinical and community antibiotic use during the pandemic

UK signs agreement with the US to help marginalized children secure twelve years of quality education

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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