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Children who live near major roadways may experience developmental delays

Young children living near to a major roadway may be at an increased risk for developmental delays, compared with children who live further away from such roads.

10 Apr 2019

Economic ripples: Hospital closure hurts a town’s ability to attract retirees

When a rural community loses its hospital, health care becomes harder to come by in an instant. But a hospital closure also shocks a small town’s economy. It shuts down one of its largest employers.

10 Apr 2019

HPV vaccination rates are low, especially in HIV prone populations

HPV vaccination rates in populations at high-risk of contracting HIV are particularly low, increasing the risk of HPV and HIV co-infection.

10 Apr 2019

Why hay fever persists, despite low pollen counts

A team of researchers are investigating why despite low forecasts of pollen counts, on some days, there is a higher incidence of hay fever.

10 Apr 2019

Over-the-counter teeth whitening strips damage teeth and gums, warn experts

Three new studies have shown that hydrogen peroxide, which is commonly found in teeth whitening products, can damage dentin within tooth enamel.

10 Apr 2019

Diet rich in animal protein linked to higher risk of death

A diet rich in animal protein and meat in particular is not good for the health, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds, providing further backing for earlier research evidence.

10 Apr 2019

Study of OUD treatment creates new metric to illustrate disadvantaged areas in the U.S.

Ohio, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia have the highest disparity between opioid-related deaths and access to treatment providers for opioid use disorder in the U.S.

10 Apr 2019

Plain facts about health risks of sugary drinks may offer new strategy to reduce childhood obesity

A new study at Columbia University suggests that giving mothers plain facts about the health risks of consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy and early childhood may offer a new strategy to reduce childhood obesity.

10 Apr 2019

Near-simultaneous ICU admissions may have adverse effect on patient outcomes

A strain in ICU capacity has been linked to adverse patient outcomes. New research to be presented at CHEST Congress 2019 Thailand suggests that near-simultaneous ICU admissions are frequent and may also have an adverse effect on patient outcomes.

10 Apr 2019

UCD based healthcare start-up receives funding and plans expansion into US market

A University College Dublin based start-up, THEYA Healthcare (www.theyahealthcare.com), which designs and manufactures healthcare garments, has secured an investment of €665,000.

10 Apr 2019

CSU researchers examine prevalence of sexual harassment in scientific field settings

Scientists involved in a field campaign are away from their normal routines, offices and universities, including the support mechanisms available if sexual harassment or other inappropriate behaviors occur.

10 Apr 2019

Bringing Maine researchers together to identify solutions to opioid epidemic in Maine

The MDI Biological Laboratory and the University of New England are bringing Maine researchers together to discuss how they can collaborate to identify solutions to the opioid epidemic in Maine.

10 Apr 2019

Digital technologies help nonspecialist to offer mental health care in low-resource settings

Text messaging, mobile apps, and other digital technologies are being used in innovative ways to support nonspecialist health workers in increasing access to mental health care in low- and middle-income countries, according to a narrative review in the March/April issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry.

10 Apr 2019

Mental health care for elderly comes into focus

According to a new study self-harm is becoming a major health issue among the elderly. This is bringing into focus the issue of mental health among the elderly. The results of the study titled, “Self-harm in older adults: systematic review,” were published in the latest issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry.

10 Apr 2019

Wipes labeled as 'flushable' can negatively impact household plumbing, municipal sewers

Thinking twice about what you flush away may help you save money, and the environment. Today, Ryerson University released a new report on the first ever test of single-use wipes against rigorous criteria for flushability.

10 Apr 2019

Massachusetts parental consent law delays abortion care for minors

Massachusetts is among 37 states in the U.S. that currently mandate parental consent or notification before a minor is provided with abortion care.

10 Apr 2019

FDA, EPA, and USDA announce strategy to address food waste

Today, as part of the Trump Administration's Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the release of a federal interagency strategy to address food waste.

10 Apr 2019

Can someone tell me what a PBM does?

It was back-to-school day at the Senate Finance Committee hearing Tuesday morning. In the third of a series of hearings on rising drug prices, the senators seemed focused on getting an answer to one central question: What the heck is a pharmacy benefit manager?

10 Apr 2019

Prescribed medication reduces arrests, incarceration among people with opioid use disorder

When it comes to addressing the national opioid crisis, most of the research has focused on the physical health risks faced by people with opioid use disorder, such as overdose and infectious disease.

9 Apr 2019

Nicotine concentration in JUUL e-cigarette products is dangerously high, finds study

Little is known about the potential health effects of JUUL e-cigarette products that have recently risen in popularity, especially among adolescents.

9 Apr 2019

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Children who live near major roadways may experience developmental delays

Economic ripples: Hospital closure hurts a town’s ability to attract retirees

HPV vaccination rates are low, especially in HIV prone populations

Why hay fever persists, despite low pollen counts

Over-the-counter teeth whitening strips damage teeth and gums, warn experts

Diet rich in animal protein linked to higher risk of death

Study of OUD treatment creates new metric to illustrate disadvantaged areas in the U.S.

Plain facts about health risks of sugary drinks may offer new strategy to reduce childhood obesity

Near-simultaneous ICU admissions may have adverse effect on patient outcomes

UCD based healthcare start-up receives funding and plans expansion into US market

CSU researchers examine prevalence of sexual harassment in scientific field settings

Bringing Maine researchers together to identify solutions to opioid epidemic in Maine

Digital technologies help nonspecialist to offer mental health care in low-resource settings

Mental health care for elderly comes into focus

Wipes labeled as 'flushable' can negatively impact household plumbing, municipal sewers

Massachusetts parental consent law delays abortion care for minors

FDA, EPA, and USDA announce strategy to address food waste

Can someone tell me what a PBM does?

Prescribed medication reduces arrests, incarceration among people with opioid use disorder

Nicotine concentration in JUUL e-cigarette products is dangerously high, finds study

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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