Public Health

Early education narrows the achievement gap with younger starts and longer stays
Mar 31 15


New research from UNC’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) reveals high-quality early education is especially advantageous for children when they start younger… Early education narrows the achievement gap with younger starts and longer stays   

 

More schools, more challenging assignments add up to higher IQ scores
Mar 24 15


More schooling - and the more mentally challenging problems tackled in those schools - may be the best explanation for the dramatic rise in… More schools, more challenging assignments add up to higher IQ scores   

 

Majority of new pediatricians satisfied with first jobs
Mar 23 15


Despite reports indicating job dissatisfaction among some physicians, at least one group of doctors seems to be starting their careers on the right… Majority of new pediatricians satisfied with first jobs   

 

Educated women choosing to be mothers without marrying their spouses
Mar 19 15


In Latin America, consensual (common-law) unions are traditionally associated with poorer or indigenous populations. But recent research is turning this conventional wisdom on its… Educated women choosing to be mothers without marrying their spouses   

 

NCCN publishes new guidelines for smoking cessation
Mar 14 15


Tobacco-related diseases are the most preventable cause of death worldwide; smoking cessation leads to improvement in cancer treatment outcomes, as well as decreased recurrence.… NCCN publishes new guidelines for smoking cessation   

 

Understanding loneliness through science
Mar 12 15


Loneliness may be a fundamental part of the human condition, but scientists have only recently begun exploring its causes, consequences, and potential interventions. A… Understanding loneliness through science   

 

Religion and support for birth control health coverage can mix
Mar 11 15


New research debunks the assumption that a woman’s religion predicts her views on policies affecting reproductive health care such as insurance coverage for birth… Religion and support for birth control health coverage can mix   

 

New approach to HIV management in Tanzania and Zambia reduces deaths by almost one-third
Mar 10 15


A new approach to care for patients with advanced HIV in Tanzania and Zambia, combining community support and screening for a type of meningitis,… New approach to HIV management in Tanzania and Zambia reduces deaths by almost one-third   

 

Bans don’t help smokers quit
Mar 03 15


Smokers have become accustomed to stepping outside at bars and restaurants. But has the change in rules governing enclosed public places inspired enough of… Bans don’t help smokers quit   

 

Diet quality declines worldwide, but with major differences across countries
Feb 19 15


In a first-of-its-kind analysis of worldwide dietary patterns, a team including researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University… Diet quality declines worldwide, but with major differences across countries   

 

In rural India, children receive wrong treatments for deadly ailments
Feb 16 15


Few health care providers in rural India know the correct treatments for childhood diarrhea and pneumonia - two leading killers of young children worldwide.… In rural India, children receive wrong treatments for deadly ailments   

 

Ebola has lessons for local health departments’ role in health crises
Feb 12 15


Experience with the Ebola outbreak highlights local health departments’ essential role in responding to global health threats posed by infectious diseases, according to a… Ebola has lessons for local health departments’ role in health crises   

 

81 Percent of Dollar Store Products Tested Contain Chemicals Linked To Learning Disabilities, Cancer and Serious Illnesses
Feb 11 15


HealthyStuff, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions, released a report today about toxic chemicals found in Dollar store products. The report -… 81 Percent of Dollar Store Products Tested Contain Chemicals Linked To Learning Disabilities, Cancer and Serious Illnesses   

 

Pro-marijuana ‘tweets’ are sky-high on Twitter
Jan 23 15


Analyzing every marijuana-related Twitter message sent during a one-month period in early 2014, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have… Pro-marijuana ‘tweets’ are sky-high on Twitter   

 

New strategies to identify and help women victims of intimate partner violence
Jan 22 15


Screening for and counseling women exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) is part of the free preventive services covered within the U.S. Affordable Care… New strategies to identify and help women victims of intimate partner violence   

 

Four in 10 American children live in low-income families, new report shows
Jan 22 15


Four out of every ten American children live in low-income families, according to new research from the National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP)… Four in 10 American children live in low-income families, new report shows   

 

Couples more likely to get healthy together
Jan 19 15


People are more successful in taking up healthy habits if their partner makes positive changes too, according to research* published in JAMA Internal Medicine… Couples more likely to get healthy together   

 

Early parental program improves long-term childhood outcomes
Jan 19 15


Children whose parents participated in a prenatal program aimed at enhancing couples’ co-parenting relationship were better adjusted at age seven than children whose parents… Early parental program improves long-term childhood outcomes   

 

Study identifies geographic clusters of underimmunization in Northern California
Jan 19 15


Researchers used spatial analysis software and electronic medical records to identify clusters of underimmunization and vaccine refusal among Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California,… Study identifies geographic clusters of underimmunization in Northern California   

 

Is it possible to reset our biological clocks?
Jan 19 15


Imagine being able to easily get over all of the discomfort and problems of jet lag or night-shift work. Science is not quite there,… Is it possible to reset our biological clocks?   

 

More penalties on the way for hospitals that treat the poor?
Nov 02 14


Last week, the federal government revealed that it will fine more than 2,600 hospitals in the coming year, because too many Medicare patients… More penalties on the way for hospitals that treat the poor?   

 

Diabetes patients report better outcomes with improved physician accessibility
Oct 27 14


A new model of delivering primary care studied by Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) researchers has the potential to improve… Diabetes patients report better outcomes with improved physician accessibility   

 

Medical costs for stroke survivors stay high 10 years on
Oct 24 14


New data shows that healthcare and personal costs to support survivors of stroke remains high 10 years on.

The Monash University research, published today… Medical costs for stroke survivors stay high 10 years on   

 

Skin patch could replace the syringe for disease diagnosis
Oct 22 14


Drawing blood and testing it is standard practice for many medical diagnostics. As a less painful alternative, scientists are developing skin patches that could… Skin patch could replace the syringe for disease diagnosis   

 

Study shows inpatient palliative care reduces hospital costs and readmissions
Oct 16 14


Palliative care provided in the hospital offers known clinical benefits, and a new study shows that inpatient palliative care can also significantly lower the… Study shows inpatient palliative care reduces hospital costs and readmissions   

 
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