Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study explores homeless women's experiences of 'period poverty'
Research from the University of Southampton has identified common issues women face when experiencing periods while homeless.
Mar 14, 2024
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News tagged with private space
Health
Increasing green space could narrow lifespan gap between poorest and richest areas
Increasing the amount of natural (green and blue) space and private gardens has the potential to narrow the lifespan gap between those living in the most and least deprived areas, suggests research published online in the ...
Oct 18, 2022
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Genetics
Love of nature is partially heritable, study of twins shows
A person's appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study of UK twins led by Chia-chen Chang at the National University of Singapore, publishing ...
Feb 3, 2022
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Health
TikTok content highlights flaws in sexual education according to new paper
Teenagers and young adults who turn to TikTok for sexual education may be vulnerable to misinformation, according to an article co-authored by University of Houston Law Center Research Assistant Professor Leah Fowler of the ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Postpartum mental health visits 30% higher during COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health visits for new mothers were 30% higher during the COVID-19 pandemic than before the pandemic, particularly in the first 3 months after giving birth, found new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jun 7, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Green front gardens reduce physiological and psychological stress
There is growing evidence that being in natural spaces – whether while gardening or listening to bird song – has a positive effect on mental health. Being in nature is also linked to improved cognitive function, greater ...
Nov 26, 2020
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Health
Physical distancing is here for a while: More than 100 experts call for increasing safe walking and cycling space
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically shifted our lives and the ways we move about our cities. Despite tight restrictions on non-essential work and outings, and on social gatherings in every state and territory, governments ...
Apr 29, 2020
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Pediatrics
Study shows Texas leads in worksite lactation support initiatives
Texas is ranked in the top quarter of the U.S. for its worksite lactation support initiatives, according to research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health. The ...
Sep 18, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Improved access to greenspace for older adults needs to be considered
Older people's inability to engage in nature can leave them feeling sad, frustrated and angry, a University of Otago study has found.
Feb 13, 2019
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Health
Levels of inflammatory marker (CRP) linked to housing type and tenure
Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a chemical associated with inflammation and stress, may be linked to housing type and tenure in the UK, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Jan 14, 2019
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