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Nearly 1 in 4 adults dumped from Medicaid are now uninsured, survey finds

Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that details how tens of millions of Americans struggled to retain coverage in the government insurance program for low-income people after pandemic-era protections began expiring last spring.

12 Apr 2024

As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US

Regina Barrett, a 69-year-old retiree who lives in this small North Carolina city southeast of Charlotte, has not been happy with her tap water for a while.

12 Apr 2024

Transcranial direct current stimulation shows promise for treating depression, anxiety in older adults

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida-led study.

12 Apr 2024

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Study reviews epidemiological evidence linking modifiable risk factors like diet and hypertension to both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential strategies for simultaneous prevention and management.

11 Apr 2024

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook

Study finds that receiving an annual COVID-19 vaccine is clinically and economically beneficial for individuals, regardless of insurance status, offering savings by reducing the likelihood of infection and its associated costs.

11 Apr 2024

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

New research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) suggests that the free-to-use, widely accessible ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy among the general public, as well as providing helpful advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in conjunction with sexual health clinics, by improving knowledge and access to care.

10 Apr 2024

Newly discovered genetic variant reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease

Columbia researchers have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 70% and may be protecting thousands of people in the United States from the disease.

10 Apr 2024

Oxford University and Brazil partner to advance malaria vaccine development

Professor Sue Ann Costa Clemens CBE, Chair of Global Health at the Department of Paediatrics and Head of Oxford Latam Research Group - a collaboration between Oxford and Brazil, aimed at strengthening our commitment to global health - met with His Excellency Antonio Patriota, Brazilian Ambassador to the UK, to discuss the co-development of a Malaria vaccine and advance public health outcomes in Brazil.

10 Apr 2024

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

You have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on the surface.

10 Apr 2024

Global increase in deaths from viral hepatitis revealed in WHO report

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis is increasing.

10 Apr 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Attack of the Medicare machines

Covering the American health care system means we tell some scary stories. This episode of "An Arm and a Leg" sounds like a real horror movie.

10 Apr 2024

The global quest for the right balance of sodium and potassium in the diet

Comprehensive review contrasts global dietary sodium and potassium guidelines with Japan's, emphasizing the need for culturally tailored dietary recommendations to combat non-communicable diseases effectively.

9 Apr 2024

High blood levels of TMAO predicts chronic kidney disease risk in future

New findings from Cleveland Clinic and Tufts University researchers show high blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) predicts future risk of developing chronic kidney disease over time.

9 Apr 2024

Blood protein could be a potential biomarker for delayed concussion recovery in children

Researchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion symptoms more than two weeks after an injury.

9 Apr 2024

Experts urge to promote healthy movement behaviors in children under five in Europe

The SUNRISE European Study Group, led by experts in physical activity and children's health, is urgently appealing to countries across Europe to take specific measures to promote healthy movement behaviors in children aged under five years.

9 Apr 2024

PHMC Health Center on Cedar: A new hub for community health in West Philadelphia

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), a nonprofit public health institute that creates and sustains healthier communities, has opened the PHMC Health Center on Cedar, a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located inside the PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar at 54th Street and Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia.

9 Apr 2024

Researchers leverage machine-learning techniques to predict future risk of pressure injuries

Bedsores-;also known as pressure injuries-;are the fastest rising hospital-acquired condition, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research in Quality, and as a result have become the second most common reason for medical malpractice suits in the United States.

9 Apr 2024

Cancer risk elevated in families with male infertility

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Public Health News and Research

Nearly 1 in 4 adults dumped from Medicaid are now uninsured, survey finds

As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US

Transcranial direct current stimulation shows promise for treating depression, anxiety in older adults

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Annual COVID-19 vaccine proves to be a wise investment for personal health and pocketbook

ChatGPT could be an effective tool to help reduce vaccine hesitancy

Newly discovered genetic variant reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer's disease

Oxford University and Brazil partner to advance malaria vaccine development

Baylor study reveals role of newly inherited DNA variants in recessive diseases

Global increase in deaths from viral hepatitis revealed in WHO report

An Arm and a Leg: Attack of the Medicare machines

The global quest for the right balance of sodium and potassium in the diet

High blood levels of TMAO predicts chronic kidney disease risk in future

Blood protein could be a potential biomarker for delayed concussion recovery in children

Experts urge to promote healthy movement behaviors in children under five in Europe

PHMC Health Center on Cedar: A new hub for community health in West Philadelphia

Researchers leverage machine-learning techniques to predict future risk of pressure injuries

Cancer risk elevated in families with male infertility

Childhood sedentariness associated with increase in blood insulin concentration, study shows

City-country mortality gap widens amid persistent holes in rural health care access

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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