Public Health

U.S. justices uphold firms’ religious objections to contraception
Jul 01 14


The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that owners of private companies can object on religious grounds to a provision of President Barack Obama’s… U.S. justices uphold firms’ religious objections to contraception   

 

Miriam Hospital researchers develop app focused on making obese adults less sedentary
Jun 27 14


Even individuals who exercise a lot can be at risk for health problems if they also spend a lot of time in sedentary… Miriam Hospital researchers develop app focused on making obese adults less sedentary   

 

Lab monitoring tests not always ordered per recommendations
Jun 26 14


Why does one physician in a walk-in practice order laboratory monitoring tests for patients more often than a colleague working down the hallway? Which… Lab monitoring tests not always ordered per recommendations   

 

Study: Foreign-trained physicians frustrated at lack of residency positions
Jun 26 14


Foreign-trained physicians feel there are not enough residency positions for them in countries such as Canada and the United States and this information was… Study: Foreign-trained physicians frustrated at lack of residency positions   

 

First comprehensive pediatric concussion guidelines, available now
Jun 25 14


Pediatric emergency medicine researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) together with the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) today launch the first comprehensive… First comprehensive pediatric concussion guidelines, available now   

 

New research finds that cell phones reflect our personal microbiome
Jun 25 14


Smartphones are everywhere, and they may be smarter than you think. Our cell phones actually reflect the personal microbial world of their owners, with… New research finds that cell phones reflect our personal microbiome   

 

Air pollution controls linked to lower death rates in North Carolina
Jun 23 14


National and state air pollution controls that went into effect in the early 1990s coincide with decreasing death rates from emphysema, asthma and pneumonia… Air pollution controls linked to lower death rates in North Carolina   

 

New York legislature approves medical marijuana bill
Jun 22 14


New York state lawmakers gave final approval on Friday to a bill that would allow limited access to medical marijuana in New York, joining… New York legislature approves medical marijuana bill   

 

Creating friendships between African-American and Caucasian couples can reduce prejudice
Jun 20 14


Recent research findings from Wayne State University show that the physical presence of romantic partners in intergroup friendships – friendships with different racial and… Creating friendships between African-American and Caucasian couples can reduce prejudice   

 

Secondary Drowning Nearly Takes Life of California Toddler
Jun 09 14


Lindsay Kujawa just turned away from her son Ronin for “maybe five seconds” and the toddler tumbled into the water at a pool party.

Secondary Drowning Nearly Takes Life of California Toddler   
 

Psoriasis linked to worse quality of life for family members, too
Jun 08 14


Both psoriasis patients and the people who live with them say psoriasis negatively impacts their quality of life, according to a new study. And… Psoriasis linked to worse quality of life for family members, too   

 

Study finds coordinated approach improves quality of primary care
Jun 04 14


Primary care doctors practicing in a model of coordinated, team-based care that leverages health information technology are more likely to give patients recommended preventive… Study finds coordinated approach improves quality of primary care   

 

Immigrant parents less likely to read to their children: study
Jun 02 14


Minority children often lag behind their peers in language development when they start preschool. According to a new study, some of that disparity in… Immigrant parents less likely to read to their children: study   

 

Economic slowdown tied to rise in obesity in richer nations: OECD
May 28 14


The rate of obesity continues to climb across the world’s most developed countries, with certain nations and groups of people such as women and… Economic slowdown tied to rise in obesity in richer nations: OECD   

 

E-cigarette awareness goes up, as (apparently) so does skepticism
May 16 14


Americans are unquestionably more aware of e-cigarettes, those vapor-emitting alternatives to tobacco cigarettes, according to a national survey. Yet, at the same time, the… E-cigarette awareness goes up, as (apparently) so does skepticism   

 

Mobile phone data helps combat malaria
May 15 14


An international study led by the University of Southampton and the National Vector-borne Diseases Control Programme (NVDCP) in Namibia has used mobile phone data… Mobile phone data helps combat malaria   

 

Researchers propose treating prison population to fight US hepatitis C epidemic
May 15 14


Nearly 4 million Americans may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, with many people unaware of their status. The virus can take… Researchers propose treating prison population to fight US hepatitis C epidemic   

 

Study predicts adult obesity prevalence in almost all European countries by 2030
May 11 14


Amsterdam, 9 May. Rates of obesity and overweight in both male and females are projected to increase in almost all countries of Europe by… Study predicts adult obesity prevalence in almost all European countries by 2030   

 

Uruguay says legal marijuana to be good and cheap
May 07 14


Uruguayans will be allowed to buy enough marijuana to roll about 20 joints a week at a price well below the black market rate,… Uruguay says legal marijuana to be good and cheap   

 

Black male incarceration can compromise research studies
May 07 14


Federal restrictions on including prisoners in medical research have negatively impacted research involving black men, who are disproportionately imprisoned, according to a study by… Black male incarceration can compromise research studies   

 

Domestic violence victims more likely to take up smoking
May 06 14


One third of women around the world have experienced physical or sexual violence at the hands of their intimate partners with consequences from post-traumatic… Domestic violence victims more likely to take up smoking   

 

Women with Unintended Pregnancies Take Shortest Maternity Leaves
May 05 14


Mothers in the United States who have unintended pregnancies return to work sooner after childbirth than mothers whose pregnancy was intended, according to… Women with Unintended Pregnancies Take Shortest Maternity Leaves   

 

Florida lawmakers approve medical marijuana bill
May 03 14


Florida legislators voted on Friday to allow doctors to prescribe a special strain of “non-euphoric” marijuana for treatment of chronic epileptic seizures and some… Florida lawmakers approve medical marijuana bill   

 

First U.S. case of deadly MERS virus confirmed: CDC
May 03 14


A healthcare worker who had traveled to Saudi Arabia was confirmed as the first U.S. case of Middle East Respiratory Virus (MERS), an often… First U.S. case of deadly MERS virus confirmed: CDC   

 

Parents just as likely to use cell phones while driving, putting child passengers at risk
May 01 14


Despite their precious cargo, parents are no less likely to engage in driving distractions like cell phone use than drivers from the general… Parents just as likely to use cell phones while driving, putting child passengers at risk   

 
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