Public Health

Egypt discovers first case of potentially deadly MERS virus
Apr 28 14


Egypt has discovered its first case of the potentially deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in an Egyptian citizen who had recently returned… Egypt discovers first case of potentially deadly MERS virus   

 

About 12 million U.S. outpatients misdiagnosed annually: study
Apr 17 14


Roughly 12 million adults who visit U.S. doctors’ offices and other outpatient settings, or one in 20, are misdiagnosed every year, a new study… About 12 million U.S. outpatients misdiagnosed annually: study   

 

Medical devices for kids are often only tested on adults
Apr 14 14


Most medical devices that have been recently approved for use in pediatrics weren’t actually tested on kids first, according to a new study.

Almost… Medical devices for kids are often only tested on adults   

 

Study says we’re over the hill at 24
Apr 14 14


It’s a hard pill to swallow, but if you’re over 24 years of age you’ve already reached your peak in terms of your cognitive… Study says we’re over the hill at 24   

 

Graphic photos on tobacco packs save lives: WHO report
Apr 08 14


Large, graphic health warnings on tobacco packets in China would increase awareness about the harms of smoking, help to cut smoking rates, and in… Graphic photos on tobacco packs save lives: WHO report   

 

Wales considers banning public use of electronic cigarettes
Apr 02 14


Wales could become the first part of the United Kingdom to ban electronic cigarettes in enclosed public spaces due to fears their use could… Wales considers banning public use of electronic cigarettes   

 

Weaker Gut Instinct Makes Teens Open to Risky Behavior
Mar 31 14


Making a snap decision usually means following your initial reaction—going with your gut. That intuitive feeling sprouts from the limbic system, the evolutionarily older… Weaker Gut Instinct Makes Teens Open to Risky Behavior   

 

Stigmas, once evolutionarily sound, are now bad health strategies
Mar 28 14


Stigmatization may have once served to protect early humans from infectious diseases, but that strategy may do more harm than good for modern humans,… Stigmas, once evolutionarily sound, are now bad health strategies   

 

Even if they don’t reduce body fat, obesity prevention programs can lower kids’ blood pressure
Mar 28 14


One of the serious health consequences of obesity is elevated blood pressure (BP), a particular problem in children because research has found that high… Even if they don’t reduce body fat, obesity prevention programs can lower kids’ blood pressure   

 

3 Companies Using GMOs in Baby Formula
Mar 27 14


It seems with the many reports of birth defects, organ failure, cancer, and other unsavory health conditions associated with GMO consumption, we should limit… 3 Companies Using GMOs in Baby Formula   

 

Public smoking bans associated with reduction in premature births and childhood asthma
Mar 27 14


In the first comprehensive study to look at how anti-smoking laws are affecting the health of children, researchers from University of Edinburgh collaborated with… Public smoking bans associated with reduction in premature births and childhood asthma   

 

Smokers group challenges NYC e-cigarette ban
Mar 25 14


A smokers’ rights group filed a legal challenge on Tuesday to New York City’s ban on electronic cigarettes in restaurants, parks and many other… Smokers group challenges NYC e-cigarette ban   

 

Southeast England most at risk of rising deaths due to climate change
Mar 23 14


Warmer summers brought on by climate change will cause more deaths in London and southeast England than the rest of the country, scientists predict.

Southeast England most at risk of rising deaths due to climate change   
 

U.S. says Obamacare covers married gay couples under family plan
Mar 15 14


Married gay couples will be eligible for a family health policy under President Barack Obama’s healthcare reform law, beginning in 2015, the U.S. government… U.S. says Obamacare covers married gay couples under family plan   

 

Los Angeles moves to ban e-cigarettes, joining NY, others
Mar 04 14


The Los Angeles City Council voted on Tuesday to ban the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as “vaping,” from restaurants, bars, nightclubs and… Los Angeles moves to ban e-cigarettes, joining NY, others   

 

Diabetes and obesity more common in socioeconomically deprived regions
Mar 02 14


Living in a socioeconomically deprived region is a risk factor for being affected by diabetes mellitus and obesity. This holds true regardless of the… Diabetes and obesity more common in socioeconomically deprived regions   

 

Most Children Unaware of Cigarette Warning Labels
Feb 27 14


An international study of children’s perceptions of cigarette package warning labels found that the majority of children are unaware that they exist. Children in… Most Children Unaware of Cigarette Warning Labels   

 

One in 5 US hospitals don’t put hand sanitizer everywhere needed to prevent infections
Feb 27 14


Approximately one in five U.S. health facilities don’t make alcohol-based hand sanitizer available at every point of care, missing a critical opportunity to prevent… One in 5 US hospitals don’t put hand sanitizer everywhere needed to prevent infections   

 

Obesity rates remain high, but stable in the U.S
Feb 25 14


More than a third of U.S. adults and 17 percent of kids and teens are obese, rates that haven’t changed much in a decade,… Obesity rates remain high, but stable in the U.S   

 

E-cig industry on tenterhooks ahead of U.S. regulation
Feb 20 14


Lobbyists for electronic cigarette companies have been beating a path to the White House, hoping to prevent the administration from imposing strict, and possibly… E-cig industry on tenterhooks ahead of U.S. regulation   

 

Study examines public awareness, use of online physician rating sites
Feb 19 14


In a survey of a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population, 65 percent of respondents reported awareness of online physician ratings and about… Study examines public awareness, use of online physician rating sites   

 

LGB individuals living in anti-gay communities die early
Feb 15 14


In the first study to look at the consequences of anti-gay prejudice for mortality, researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health found… LGB individuals living in anti-gay communities die early   

 

Belgium extends “right-to-die” to terminally ill children
Feb 14 14


Belgium became the first country to allow euthanasia for terminally ill children of any age on Thursday when its lower house of parliament passed… Belgium extends “right-to-die” to terminally ill children   

 

California lawmaker wants warning labels on sugary drinks
Feb 14 14


Sodas and most other sugar-sweetened drinks sold in California would be required to carry warning labels for obesity, diabetes and tooth decay under… California lawmaker wants warning labels on sugary drinks   

 

Weather changes may be linked with stroke hospitalization, death
Feb 13 14


Stroke hospitalization and death rates may rise and fall with changes in environmental temperature and dew point, according to research presented at the American… Weather changes may be linked with stroke hospitalization, death   

 
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