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Dangerous bacteria lurk in hospital sink drains, despite rigorous cleaning, study reveals

We hope to be cured when we stay in hospital. But too often, we acquire new infections there. Such "health-care-associated infections" (HAI) are a growing problem worldwide, taking up an estimated 6% of global hospital budgets.

Psychology & Psychiatry

When politics becomes a risk factor: How political climate influences health of migrant trainees

A new study by the University of Konstanz examines the impact of right-wing populist election results on the well-being and integration of trainees with an immigrant background. The results show that regional support for ...

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Valentine's Day: Why physical affection can boost your health

In the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant's character says how, whenever he gets gloomy with the state of the world, he thinks about the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport. The reason is on screen: we see couples ...

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Study reveals birthweight inequities among Hispanic subgroups

A study published in SSM—Population Health sheds light on significant variations in birthweights among Hispanic subgroups in New York City, challenging the common practice of treating the Hispanic population as a homogenous ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Q&A: The spread of the bird flu virus

While a pandemic is not inevitable, the spread of the bird flu virus, also known as H5N1, has surpassed worrisome milestones in the United States. In the past year, chicken flocks at poultry farms have been decimated, sending ...

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AI in medicine—a threat to patient autonomy?

The medical use of artificial intelligence (AI) threatens to undermine patients' ability to make personalized decisions. New research by Dr. Christian Günther, scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Social Law and Social ...

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Pesticides causing widespread harm to animals and plants: Study

Pesticides are significantly harming wildlife across the planet, stunting growth, damaging reproduction and even causing behavioral changes in animals not meant to be targeted, according to a large-scale study published on ...

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Less-restrictive vaping laws linked to faster smoking decline

University of Queensland researchers have found smoking rates have declined twice as fast in New Zealand as in Australia, suggesting less restrictive regulation on vaping could improve public health outcomes. Their study ...

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WHO facing 'new realities' as US withdrawal looms

The World Health Organization on Tuesday wrapped up its executive board meeting, held against the backdrop of the United States—by far its largest donor—heading for the exit.

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Baltimore Legionella samples sent late to lab, documents say

A public health expert said the city of Baltimore should commit to additional Legionella testing after documents obtained by The Baltimore Sun show that Legionella retest results from several city buildings, including City ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Why 'Galentine's Day' is good for your health

While Galentine's Day may have started as a storyline for Leslie Knope on "Parks and Recreation" (which also gave us "Treat Yo' Self Day"), this Feb. 13 celebration has evolved into something more meaningful: a day to connect ...