Health informatics
US gun suicides keep rising, now make up half of all suicides: Report
The latest national data show that when it comes to suicide, Americans are increasingly resorting to firearms as their method of choice.
Nov 30, 2023
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News tagged with disease prevention
Cardiology
Women at risk of death from heart disease due to consistent lack of preventative treatment
The consistent undertreatment of women with cardiovascular disease may have led to preventable heart attacks, stroke and even death, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
Nov 30, 2023
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Medical economics
New research documents the rising economic burden of US firearm injuries and deaths
The economic impact of fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries in the United States increased by 16% in 2020 compared with 2019, according to new research reported in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The study also ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise infant health risks
A large study of more than 360,000 mothers and infants found increased risk of low birth weight and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for babies whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy.
Nov 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What leads people to take action on disease prevention?
When making important decisions about disease prevention, who do you listen to? Medical institutions? Or perhaps the people around you? Your answer might reveal more about your personal circumstances than you would expect.
Nov 17, 2023
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Health
UK diabetes prevention program may have global impact
A nationwide program to reduce the risk of developing diabetes in the UK is proven beyond reasonable doubt to work, a new study reveals.
Nov 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research examines why mask usage in Japan persists
When you think of Japan in the age of COVID, you might imagine a crowd of people wearing masks. But why do so many Japanese people wear masks?
Nov 2, 2023
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Medications
Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir not effective for reducing most post-COVID-19 conditions: Study
A trial emulation study of veterans with COVID-19 has found that the use of the antiviral nirmatrelvir–ritonavir was not effective for reducing the risk for many post-COVID-19 conditions, including cardiac, pulmonary, renal, ...
Oct 30, 2023
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Health
New guidelines: If you've never had a heart attack, don't take daily aspirin until you talk to your doctor
Should you be taking daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke? New Canadian guidelines released over the weekend suggest it's not for everyone.
Oct 30, 2023
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Surgery
Young adults, Black Americans most likely to visit ER for assault injuries
Being young or Black may make it more likely that you wind up in an emergency room with an assault injury, new research suggests.
Oct 12, 2023
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