Pregnant teens: Girls in South Africa need focused, supportive health care and more information about safe sex An estimated 12 million teenage pregnancies are reported globally every year. Nov 6, 2024 0 0
Alexithymia: Why some people find it so hard to identify emotions, and how this affects them Alexithymia is a term you may not have heard before. But it describes something many people experience: difficulties in identifying, distinguishing and expressing emotions. It affects how people engage with their emotions ... Nov 6, 2024 0 1
Dutch court upholds e-cigarette flavor ban A Dutch court on Wednesday upheld a government ban on sweet flavors for e-cigarettes, arguing they encouraged young people to smoke. Nov 6, 2024 0 0
New breast implant illness data supports removal A three-year research project on breast implant complications is continuing to build on the body of knowledge on breast implant illness, with the latest data showing ongoing physical and psychological benefits after removing ... Nov 6, 2024 0 1
Study reveals disparities in vaccine uptake among LGBTQ+ adults in New Jersey and New York A new study led by Rutgers Health researchers has uncovered important insights into vaccination patterns among LGBTQ+ adults in New Jersey and New York. The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, shed light on disparities ... Nov 6, 2024 0 0
Sewage surveillance for combating antimicrobial resistance proves more powerful than individual testing Waterborne diseases affect more than 7 million people in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and cost our health care system over $3 billion. But they don't impact all people ... Nov 6, 2024 1 2
Only 25% of older Queenslanders are aware of the risks heat waves put on their health Parts of Australia are currently facing extreme heat, with high temperatures set to continue over the coming days. Nov 6, 2024 0 0
Data suggest work-related stress compromises cardiovascular health In a large multi-ethnic group of adults in the United States without cardiovascular disease, those with work-related stress were more likely to have unfavorable measures of cardiovascular health. The findings are published ... Nov 6, 2024 0 1
Findings indicate 10% of children in high-burden tuberculosis settings may develop the disease by age 10 An estimated 1.2 million children develop tuberculosis disease (TB) and 200,000 kids die from TB worldwide each year, but the risk of developing TB infection and disease throughout childhood remains under-studied. Nov 6, 2024 0 0
People engaging in self-harm find support on Reddit. But is that community helping them? A new study from the University of Georgia suggests people posting in Reddit's r/selfharm community are likely seeking support for negative emotions. Nov 6, 2024 0 0
