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Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids

As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one.

12 Oct 2024

Research reveals misleading practices in alcohol industry apps

Alcohol industry-funded apps may use covert 'misinformation strategies', omit important public health information and could 'nudge' users towards drinking more alcohol, new research has found.

12 Oct 2024

Surge in malaria cases linked to aircraft-transported mosquitoes

Malaria cases resulting from bites of mosquitoes transported by aircraft from areas where is common have increased, according to both a retrospective analysis in France and a systematic review of studies in Europe, which have been published in Eurosurveillance.

10 Oct 2024

Oral health strategies for healthy aging: A call to action

Research explores the connection between aging populations and oral health, proposing an integrated model to address health challenges in older adults, with a focus on policy changes in the UK.

10 Oct 2024

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Research explores how excessive sugar consumption can drive systemic inflammation, disrupt the gut and oral microbiomes, and contribute to periodontal inflammation, with implications for global health.

10 Oct 2024

Study reveals extreme heat's impact on homeless mortality

By nature of their living situation, people experiencing homelessness (PEH) are considered one of the most vulnerable populations to the health impacts of extreme weather.

10 Oct 2024

Partisanship and socioeconomic factors affect COVID-19 vaccination rates

COVID-19 vaccination rates have varied significantly based on partisanship and socioeconomic factors, with Democrats getting vaccinated faster and at higher percentages than Republicans and Independents.

10 Oct 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet another promise for long-term care coverage

As part of a media blitz aimed at women voters, Vice President Kamala Harris this week rolled out a plan for Medicare to provide in-home long-term care services.

10 Oct 2024

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults-;heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease-;are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's journal, Stroke.

10 Oct 2024

Montana looks to fast-track Medicaid access for older applicants

Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who need help to stay in their homes or towns.

10 Oct 2024

Happening in Springfield: New immigrants offer economic promise, health system challenges

When Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance claimed Haitian immigrants had caused infectious-disease rates to "skyrocket" in Springfield, Ohio, local health commissioner Chris Cook checked the records.

10 Oct 2024

Research explores the impact of offering self-sampling for cervical cancer screening

A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London reveals women would welcome the option to choose between self-sampling and traditional screening done by a nurse or doctor for human papillomavirus (HPV)-based cervical screening.

10 Oct 2024

Bacterial diversity in Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks highlights risk of disease transmission

Ticks are parasitic organisms that can transmit a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms. They are the second most common vectors of diseases affecting humans and animals. The occurrence and transmission of tick-borne diseases has recently shown increasing or fluctuating trends.

10 Oct 2024

COVID-19 testing and variants more prevalent in minority communities

More than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to come to a standstill, lessons in pandemic response are still being learned. What we know: the global pandemic disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minority groups across the U.S., with Black and Hispanic individuals being three to four times more likely to die from COVID compared to white individuals.

10 Oct 2024

Breast cancer mortality plummets by 44%, but alarming racial gaps persist

The latest American Cancer Society report reveals a 44% decline in breast cancer mortality since 1989, but racial disparities remain, with underserved populations seeing little progress. Increased screening and access to treatment are critical for future reductions.

9 Oct 2024

Scientists detect replication-competent Oropouche virus in semen of traveler, sparking transmission fears

Researchers confirmed the presence of replication-competent Oropouche virus in semen, raising concerns about potential sexual transmission following a traveler's infection.

9 Oct 2024

US study uncovers antiviral resistance in swine-origin influenza, urging enhanced pandemic surveillance

Researchers in the US analyzed swine-origin influenza viruses, identifying key mutations that could reduce antiviral drug effectiveness and threaten pandemic preparedness.

9 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover key bacteria driving success of fecal microbiota transplants

Fecal microbiota transplants, or FMTs, are a magic bullet for patients with recurring infections from Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), but researchers are only beginning to understand why.

9 Oct 2024

COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California.

9 Oct 2024

Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines on caffeine consumption.

9 Oct 2024

Public Health News and Research

Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids

Research reveals misleading practices in alcohol industry apps

Surge in malaria cases linked to aircraft-transported mosquitoes

Oral health strategies for healthy aging: A call to action

Excess sugar consumption triggers inflammation and dysbiosis, worsening periodontal disease

Study reveals extreme heat's impact on homeless mortality

Partisanship and socioeconomic factors affect COVID-19 vaccination rates

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet another promise for long-term care coverage

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Montana looks to fast-track Medicaid access for older applicants

Happening in Springfield: New immigrants offer economic promise, health system challenges

Research explores the impact of offering self-sampling for cervical cancer screening

Bacterial diversity in Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks highlights risk of disease transmission

COVID-19 testing and variants more prevalent in minority communities

Breast cancer mortality plummets by 44%, but alarming racial gaps persist

Scientists detect replication-competent Oropouche virus in semen of traveler, sparking transmission fears

US study uncovers antiviral resistance in swine-origin influenza, urging enhanced pandemic surveillance

Researchers uncover key bacteria driving success of fecal microbiota transplants

COVID-19 survivors at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and death

Coffee consumption during pregnancy not linked to children's neurodevelopmental difficulties

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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