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Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Obamacare

A federal appeals court panel in New Orleans has dealt another blow to the Affordable Care Act, agreeing with a lower-court judge that the portion of the health law requiring most people to have coverage is unconstitutional now that Congress has eliminated the tax penalty that was intended to enforce it.

18 Dec 2019

IncludeHealth and Cincinnati Children's join hands to commercialize movement correction technology

IncludeHealth, an internationally recognized provider of inclusive digital health and performance technologies, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, a top-ranked pediatric medical center and research institution, announced today an exclusive licensing agreement to allow IncludeHealth to commercialize a research based digital health technology originally developed at Cincinnati Children's.

18 Dec 2019

Border fight: Trump’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada faces hurdles

In a historic shift, the federal government Wednesday proposed allowing states to import drugs from Canada. Officials said they believe it can be done safely and save significant money for Americans.

18 Dec 2019

Marijuana use in electronic cigarettes on the rise among U.S. teens

A study published today online in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found marijuana use in electronic cigarettes has been increasing among U.S. middle and high school students from 2017 to 2018.

18 Dec 2019

People allergic to peanuts can safely eat tree nuts, but nearly 40% choose avoidance

A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows most people allergic to peanuts can safely eat tree nuts.

18 Dec 2019

Study: People living in more deprived areas have greatest risk of hospitalization

People who live in areas of higher than average deprivation are more likely to be admitted to hospital and to spend longer in hospital, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

18 Dec 2019

Animal-assisted therapy could have substantial impact on people's health but more research is needed

The impact of animal-assisted interventions for both patients and health services could be substantial, but more rigorous research is needed, says Dr Elena Ratschen and Professor Trevor Sheldon from the University of York.

18 Dec 2019

New analysis finds link between air pollution and depression, suicide risk

People exposed to higher levels of air pollution are more likely to experience depression or die by suicide, finds a new analysis led by UCL.

18 Dec 2019

Harmful alcohol consumption pattern may damage heart tissue

A pattern of harmful alcohol consumption, or heavy drinking, increases level of blood biomarkers indicating heart tissue damage, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the open access journal of the American Heart Association.

18 Dec 2019

ACCC develops new tools and resources to improve care for geriatric patients with cancer

To prepare the multidisciplinary cancer care team for the growing prevalence of cancer and comorbidities among our nation’s graying population, the Association of Community Cancer Centers—in collaboration with The Gerontological Society of America and the International Society of Geriatric Oncology—has developed new tools and resources, offering expert insights through its Multidisciplinary Approaches to Caring for Geriatric Patients with Cancer program.

18 Dec 2019

Congressional taskforce report highlights alarming trends in Black youth suicide rates

The historic gap in suicide-related rates between Black and White youth is narrowing, according to a report released today by a Congressional taskforce.

18 Dec 2019

Don’t toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities

In her office at Boulder High School, the assistant principal has a large cardboard box where she can toss the spoils of her ongoing battle with the newest student addiction.

18 Dec 2019

Study finds increased prevalence of marijuana and nicotine vaping among teens

Findings from the 2019 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey demonstrate the appeal of vaping to teens, as seen in the increased prevalence of marijuana use as well as nicotine vaping.

18 Dec 2019

Study examines how presidential dietary habits may affect the public's food choices

From presidential physicals to sudden health scares, the health of the commander in chief garners a lot of media attention in the United States.

17 Dec 2019

Long-acting reversible contraceptives are highly effective, but restricted by some hospitals

Long-acting reversible contraceptives like intrauterine implants have greatly reduced unintended pregnancies and abortions, but government protections allowing religious hospitals to restrict care are limiting access to health care consumers, according to an expert at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

17 Dec 2019

New metrics needed to evaluate public health response to HIV in the U.S.

A new peer-reviewed commentary published in the January issue of the American Journal of Public Health argues for new metrics to evaluate the public health response to HIV in the United States.

17 Dec 2019

Key tips to cope with stress or depression during the holidays

The holidays can be a great source of stress - worrying about buying presents, financial stress, dreading certain family interactions, ruminating about the past or longing for loved ones that have passed.

17 Dec 2019

UTHealth researchers receive $3.1 million NIH grant to address youth vaping epidemic

As e-cigarette use by young people reaches epidemic proportions, researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to conduct the first-ever assessment on the long-term results of a nationwide nicotine vaping prevention program for youth called CATCH My Breath.

17 Dec 2019

Contribution of suicide to opioid-related deaths may be overstated, study suggests

The study is the first to use national data on opioid overdose deaths between 2000 and 2017 to find out what share of these deaths in individuals age 15 and older were unintentional, due to suicide, or of undetermined intent.

17 Dec 2019

Smart, nature-inspired system provides continuous information on patient’s health

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and China's Xidian University present, in Chemical Reviews, a comprehensive review of smart systems that provide continuous information on a subject's health.

17 Dec 2019

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Federal appeals court strikes down portion of Obamacare

IncludeHealth and Cincinnati Children's join hands to commercialize movement correction technology

Border fight: Trump’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada faces hurdles

Marijuana use in electronic cigarettes on the rise among U.S. teens

People allergic to peanuts can safely eat tree nuts, but nearly 40% choose avoidance

Study: People living in more deprived areas have greatest risk of hospitalization

Animal-assisted therapy could have substantial impact on people's health but more research is needed

New analysis finds link between air pollution and depression, suicide risk

Harmful alcohol consumption pattern may damage heart tissue

ACCC develops new tools and resources to improve care for geriatric patients with cancer

Congressional taskforce report highlights alarming trends in Black youth suicide rates

Don’t toss that e-cig: Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities

Study finds increased prevalence of marijuana and nicotine vaping among teens

Study examines how presidential dietary habits may affect the public's food choices

Long-acting reversible contraceptives are highly effective, but restricted by some hospitals

New metrics needed to evaluate public health response to HIV in the U.S.

Key tips to cope with stress or depression during the holidays

UTHealth researchers receive $3.1 million NIH grant to address youth vaping epidemic

Contribution of suicide to opioid-related deaths may be overstated, study suggests

Smart, nature-inspired system provides continuous information on patient’s health

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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