A new social media surveillance tool may be the key to helping public health officials prepare for health epidemics or public crises like gun violence.
Aug 25, 2014
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Approximately 82 people in Chicago were reportedly injured and 14 died as a result of gun violence during the extended Fourth of July weekend.
Jul 9, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Recent mass killings in Isla Vista, California, and elsewhere have again raised concern among lawmakers and the media about the possible connection between mental illness and gun violence. A new study sets ...
Jun 12, 2014
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In the United States the debate around gun ownership often focuses on teenagers; however, research shows that elderly Americans are the most likely to own a gun and that presents both medical and legal problems for physicians ...
Jun 4, 2014
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The Obama administration's nominee for surgeon general says his top priorities will be fighting obesity and helping communities promote healthier living.
Feb 4, 2014
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Someone with access to firearms is three times more likely to commit suicide and nearly twice as likely to be the victim of a homicide as someone who does not have access, according to a comprehensive review of the scientific ...
Jan 20, 2014
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There is no single personality profile that can reliably predict who will use a gun in a violent act – but individual prediction is not necessary for violence prevention, according to a comprehensive report on gun violence ...
Dec 12, 2013
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(AP)—As the technology to print 3-D firearms advances, a federal law that banned the undetectable guns is about to expire.
Nov 17, 2013
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The Crime Victims' Institute (CVI) at Sam Houston State University initiated a new series of reports to help victim advocates translate the latest research in the field into practical services and resources for victims, beginning ...
Nov 13, 2013
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Young males in the work environment are at greatest risk of sustaining a nail gun injury to their non-dominant hand, a new study has found.
Nov 11, 2013
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