State and federal public health agencies often understate the scientific evidence surrounding the toxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their public communications, according to an analysis published today ...
May 11, 2022
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It is daunting to think that there could be another pandemic in this lifetime. Understanding and documenting behavioral aspects during the COVID-19 pandemic will help to better prepare society for the next one.
May 11, 2022
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Despite recent progress, the world is at risk of failing to meet child and adolescent health targets, with more than 8.6 million deaths among children and adolescents (aged 0-20 years) recorded in 2019. Comprehensive, coordinated ...
Apr 28, 2022
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A team of researchers from China, the U.S. and Switzerland has found via a global analysis of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance and data sharing that more needs to be done to track the appearance of new variants. In their paper ...
People with chronic kidney disease over the age of 65 who are not candidates for transplant should be given the opportunity to not decide to begin dialysis in order to ensure informed decision-making, according to a new Rutgers ...
Mar 17, 2022
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While Australia is among the world's highest vaccinated countries, a number of Pacific nations are struggling to vaccinate even one-quarter of their population. It's an issue that has profound implications not only for the ...
Mar 15, 2022
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A new University of California, Irvine-led study, called the HOPE (Harnessing Online Peer Education) HIV study, has revealed that using peer-led online communities was successful in increasing HIV self-testing and reducing ...
Feb 28, 2022
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As residents in America's heartland grapple with grief and devastation following Friday's tornado outbreak, shaken survivors may find small steps to recovery come from a return to simple routine, such as a visit to the dog ...
Dec 15, 2021
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The rollout of COVID-19 shots for elementary-age children has exposed another blind spot in the nation's efforts to address pandemic inequalities: Health systems have released little data on the racial breakdown of youth ...
Nov 15, 2021
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A recent University of Kentucky College of Medicine study found that young adults from vulnerable communities are more likely to be exposed to tobacco marketing in their daily lives than are young adults outside these communities.
Oct 22, 2021
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