Health
Home delivery of alcohol expanded during pandemic, with permanent effects on health
During the COVID-19 pandemic home liquor delivery soared in the United States, as did binge drinking along with it, a new study finds.
Jun 29, 2023
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News tagged with public health policy
Surgery
Human organs for transplant: Five steps Africa must take to improve the supply chain
Medical science has made tremendous advancements over the past 70 years. One of these is the transplant of human organs from one person to another. The first transplant—a kidney—was in the US in 1954.
Jun 23, 2023
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Immunology
Domestic abuse exposure linked to increased levels of asthma and other atopic diseases
Women who have suffered domestic abuse may have a higher risk of developing atopic diseases including asthma, new research has found.
May 6, 2023
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Health informatics
Report: US death rate declined in 2022, COVID deaths fell by almost half
Preliminary mortality data for 2022 finds America making its way back from the devastation of the pandemic, with a significant 5.3% decline in deaths compared to 2021. The data was published in the May 5 issue of the CDC ...
May 4, 2023
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Health
Study shows children's inactivity remains an issue in wake of pandemic
New research has revealed children's physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels—but children are still more sedentary during the week.
Apr 26, 2023
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Health
Achieving prevention and health, rather than more health care
Rutgers is researching a new health care model that emphasizes primary care and prevention over emergency care in underserved communities
Apr 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests
As Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for medicines like prescription drugs on television—only the U.S. and New Zealand allow this kind of direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising.
Apr 11, 2023
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Medical research
New clinical trial to test Paxlovid's effectiveness against long COVID
Millions of people worldwide are suffering from often debilitating symptoms of long COVID that can persist weeks, months, or even years following an acute infection. But researchers are still in the dark on the mechanisms ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Medications
Over-the-counter Narcan: A big win for public health
Narcan, the naloxone nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdose, was approved Wednesday for over-the-counter sale by the Food and Drug Administration. It's a major victory for harm-reduction advocates and public health professionals—and ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Anti-smoking campaigns should target misconceptions, study shows
Tobacco control initiatives should consider focusing on dispelling false beliefs, such as smoking elevates moods, reduces stress and provides comfort, a new study has found.
Mar 30, 2023
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