Child marriage a key factor in Laos' high adolescent pregnancy rate Laos has the highest rate of young female pregnancies in Southeast Asia, but until recently the underlying reasons have not been well understood. Feb 5, 2024 0 11
Europe-wide study finds gut microbiota predict severity of acute pancreatitis In a Europe-wide study involving 15 pancreas centers, researchers at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) have discovered that the microbial composition of the gut, the gut microbiome, influences the course of severe ... Feb 5, 2024 0 0
Australian public health leaders unite to call for health levy on sugary drinks Leading Australian public health organizations are calling for a 20% health levy on sugary drink manufacturers, with new research revealing the policy could reduce Australians' annual sugar intake by 2.6 kilograms per person ... Feb 5, 2024 0 0
New prostate cancer resource keeps treatment options simple to understand Every week, more than 400 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. With treatment, survival rates for prostate cancer are high, but understanding the treatment options and side effects can be confusing. Feb 5, 2024 0 0
New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care Researchers have developed an Australian-first list of 16 potentially dangerous medications used in health care and their safer alternatives. Feb 5, 2024 0 0
Researchers develop computer program to assist in early breast cancer detection A group of researchers, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has developed a computer program to identify potential tumors in the human breast, making use of the observation that malignant breast ... Feb 5, 2024 0 1
Pilot program to aid gravely disabled residents could improve housing, hospitalization rates An evaluation of Los Angeles County's pilot program aimed at bolstering aid to gravely disabled homeless residents found the initiative could offer a promising framework to improve housing and health outcomes for this vulnerable ... Feb 5, 2024 0 0
The Facebook trick that online gambling is using to target Australians Gambling advertising has long been a contentious issue in Australia, with critics and regulators regularly raising concerns about the intensity and placement of ads in the media. Feb 5, 2024 0 0
After discharge from pediatric emergency, 20% of parents feel uncertain caring for their child: Study A cross-Canada study of the emotional needs of parents who bring their children to pediatric emergency departments shows a significant number leave feeling dissatisfied and uncertain about how to care for their child after ... Feb 5, 2024 0 14
Montana vows changes to avoid delayed contracts: Some health providers still await back pay The head of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services said the agency has nearly cleared its backlog of incomplete contracts that risked people's access to health services. Feb 5, 2024 0 1