Archive: 07/09/2012
Influenza research: Can dynamic mapping reveal clues about seasonality?
Influenza outbreaks in the United States typically begin with the arrival of cold weather and then spread in seasonal waves across geographic zones. But the question of why epidemics can vary from one season to the next has ...
Sep 7, 2012
Alzheimer's experts provide strategic roadmap to tackle the disease
This week, a strategic roadmap to help to the nation's health care system cope with the impending public health crisis caused Alzheimer's disease and related dementia will be published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal ...
Sep 7, 2012
Dangerous air quality alert issued for toxic mold
The Midwest is under an air quality alert for dangerous levels of mold. The Midwest mold count today is 60,000 – well over the 50,000 threshold that signals a dangerous air quality warning.
Sep 7, 2012
Study finds doctor and pharmacy shopping are linked to prescription drug overdose deaths
(Medical Xpress)—A published study conducted by researchers at West Virginia University has found that doctor and pharmacy shoppers are at a greater risk for drug-related death.
Sep 7, 2012
Should food addiction be classified in similar terms as drug or alcohol addiction?
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists investigate whether food addiction should be classed as a mental disorder.
Sep 7, 2012
Air quality device helps reduce children's exposure to smoke in the home
Providing parents who smoke with measurements of their homes indoor air quality (IAQ), in addition to usual smoking advice, leads to better IAQ and reduces children's exposure to second hand smoke.
Sep 7, 2012
Vietnam hit by new 'highly-toxic' bird flu: reports
A new highly-toxic strain of the potentially deadly bird flu virus has appeared in Vietnam and is spreading fast, according to state media reports.
Sep 7, 2012