Public Health

One in 10 globally suffer from foodborne diseases, WHO study finds
Dec 03 15


One out of every 10 people worldwide suffer from foodborne diseases annually, and children and the poor suffer most, according to the findings of… One in 10 globally suffer from foodborne diseases, WHO study finds   

 

Advocating for raising the smoking age to 21
Oct 22 15


Henry Ford Hospital pulmonologist Daniel Ouellette, M.D., who during his 31-year career in medicine has seen the harmful effects of smoking on his patients,… Advocating for raising the smoking age to 21   

 

Being rich in the Middle Ages led to an unhealthy life
Oct 20 15


In the Middle Ages only wealthy town people could afford to eat and drink from beautiful, colored glazed cups and plates. But the glazing… Being rich in the Middle Ages led to an unhealthy life   

 

Researchers develop tool to predict need for life support
Oct 14 15


It is now possible to determine which patients have an increased chance of one day needing life support with mechanical ventilation. Researchers have developed… Researchers develop tool to predict need for life support   

 

Magnet hospitals better patient experiences may positively enhance reimbursement
Oct 09 15


Patients’ experience with healthcare has become the focal point for quality improvement among hospitals and care providers. The Affordable Care Act incentivizes hospitals to… Magnet hospitals better patient experiences may positively enhance reimbursement   

 

Using ultrasound to clean medical instruments
Sep 16 15


Researchers from the University of Southampton have demonstrated how a pioneering ultrasonic device can significantly improve the cleaning of medical instruments and reduce contamination… Using ultrasound to clean medical instruments   

 

Thinking people are born fat or born thin is bad for your health
Sep 08 15


Though the belief that DNA determines weight is highly debated, it appears to be shaping people’s lives. A new study finds that those who… Thinking people are born fat or born thin is bad for your health   

 

Redefining pediatric malnutrition to improve treatment
Sep 01 15


In recent years, an effort has been underway to redefine malnutrition in pediatric patients to include both the acute clinical population and the more… Redefining pediatric malnutrition to improve treatment   

 

Low-level arsenic exposure before birth associated with early puberty and obesity
Aug 26 15


Female mice exposed in utero, or in the womb, to low levels of arsenic through drinking water displayed signs of early puberty and became… Low-level arsenic exposure before birth associated with early puberty and obesity   

 

Food is community
Aug 22 15


More Americans than ever before are supporting their local food markets, and it’s not just because they believe the food is fresher and tastes… Food is community   

 

Foresight food security: From hunger and poverty to food system approach
Aug 18 15


Long considered in relation to malnutrition and humanitarian aid, food security policy should be moving towards a much broader landscape and focusing on regular… Foresight food security: From hunger and poverty to food system approach   

 

Chickenpox continues to decline in US thanks to vaccination
Aug 13 15


Since the chickenpox vaccine became available in the U.S. in 1995, there has been a large reduction in chickenpox cases. Hospitalizations and outpatient visits… Chickenpox continues to decline in US thanks to vaccination   

 

Controlling inflammation to reduce chronic disease risk
Aug 07 15


An unresolved inflammatory response is likely to be involved from the early stages of disease development. Controlling inflammation is crucial to human health and… Controlling inflammation to reduce chronic disease risk   

 

Hepatitis B continues to be a global health problem
Jul 28 15


Hepatitis B infections are among the most common infectious diseases worldwide. The disease can become chronic, and is one of the most important causes… Hepatitis B continues to be a global health problem   

 

Elderly want to control what health information families see
Jul 12 15


Elderly patients may be willing to let family members access their medical records and make decisions on their behalf, but they also want to… Elderly want to control what health information families see   

 

Recipe winners dine on brussels sprouts, smoothies at White House
Jul 12 15


White House state dinners are not normally known for centerpieces made of brussels sprouts, green smoothies and eating with your fingers.

But when your… Recipe winners dine on brussels sprouts, smoothies at White House   

 

Millions of children’s lives saved through low-cost investments
Jul 06 15


More than 34 million children’s lives have been saved since 2000 because of investments in child health programs at a cost of as little… Millions of children’s lives saved through low-cost investments   

 

Bisexual men and women report poorer health than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals
Jun 30 15


Bisexual males and females report poorer health than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals, according to a new study from sociologists at Rice University.

“A New… Bisexual men and women report poorer health than gays, lesbians and heterosexuals   

 

Minorities underrepresented in US special education classrooms
Jun 24 15


Although minority children are frequently reported to be overrepresented in special education classrooms, a team of researchers suggests that minority children are less likely… Minorities underrepresented in US special education classrooms   

 

Health records and genetic data from more than 100,000 Californians power medical research
Jun 19 15


By volunteering to mail saliva to researchers working with their health care provider, thousands of people in California have helped build one of the… Health records and genetic data from more than 100,000 Californians power medical research   

 

Best practices highlighted to prevent infections during healthcare laundry process
Jun 18 15


Proper laundering and handling are important in achieving and maintaining the hygienically-clean quality of healthcare fabrics and textiles delivered to the point of care,… Best practices highlighted to prevent infections during healthcare laundry process   

 

Night driving restriction reduces young driver crashes
Jun 16 15


Restricting teenagers from driving unsupervised at night, and introducing strict penalties and other licensing requirements, could reduce crashes significantly, according to research.

Published in… Night driving restriction reduces young driver crashes   

 

Study finds novel population health management program yields major health improvement
Jun 16 15


The Aging Brain Care Medical Home, a novel population health management program implemented in the homes of older adults achieves significant health improvement for… Study finds novel population health management program yields major health improvement   

 

Keep calm and carry on - for the sake of your long-term health
Jun 09 15


Reacting positively to stressful situations may play a key role in long-term health, according to researchers.

In a study measuring adults’ reactions to stress… Keep calm and carry on - for the sake of your long-term health   

 

Whole genome sequencing found to rapidly enhance infection control
Jun 08 15


Whole genome sequencing can quickly isolate the specific strain of bacteria causing an outbreak, identify the source of contamination, and enable rapid infection prevention… Whole genome sequencing found to rapidly enhance infection control   

 
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