For decades, preventing dengue fever in Honduras has meant teaching people to fear mosquitoes and avoid their bites. Now, Hondurans are being educated about a potentially more effective way to control the disease—and it ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Patients who live in less affluent neighborhoods and those from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups are less likely than others to receive specialized care for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, a new study from ...
Aug 2, 2023
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"Parasite Street Science" is a recent public engagement project by Dr. Nicola Veitch and a team of scientists of the University of Glasgow that uses exciting street theater performances to educate and entertain audiences ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Faith community nurses and other leaders play integral roles in the holistic health of rural residents, yet they are not immune to stress and burnout, according to a West Virginia University study.
Jun 13, 2023
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The Dennis Research Group in the School of Medicine has released a new white paper titled, "Revitalizing Community Engagement in the Public Health Use of Molecular HIV Epidemiology."
May 26, 2023
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Physical activity has numerous health benefits. Often, someone's physical environment or the way someone perceives their surroundings can impact their decision to engage in physical activity. Scientists refer to a person's ...
Apr 18, 2023
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More social, cultural, and community engagement (SCCE) is associated with more dental and outpatient care utilization and reduced inpatient care among older adults, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Network ...
Apr 6, 2023
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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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Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades. The outbreak started early in 2022 and has, so far, resulted in over 18,000 cases and the loss of 750 lives. It's also forced the closure of schools and many businesses. ...
Jan 16, 2023
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When conducting clinical research, investigators aim to control as many variables as possible so it is easier to examine the effectiveness of new treatments. However, this sometimes means strict requirements lead to only ...
Jan 3, 2023
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