Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How a combination of COVID lawsuits and media coverage keeps misinformation churning
Public health has had its day in court lately. And another day. And another day.
Jul 23, 2023
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News tagged with public policy
Health informatics
Analysis shows rise and fall of angry, fearful tweets with passage, implementation of Philadelphia beverage tax
Tweets about the 2017 Philadelphia beverage tax that showed high levels of anger and fear prior to the tax were replaced by more favorable sentiments years later, according to an analysis by researchers. The researchers used ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New cholera substrains in Bangladesh uncovered by genomic surveillance confirm the importance of vaccination
Researchers have uncovered two new cholera substrains in a displaced refugee population in southern Bangladesh, where a pre-emptive mass vaccination campaign of over one million refugees was successful in preventing an epidemic. ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
With more people giving birth at home, Montana passed a pair of laws to make it easier
Ashley Jones' three children were born in three different places—a hospital, a birth center, and at home.
Jul 18, 2023
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Health
New research highlights and addresses UK public health gaps in the 'leveling up' agenda
The UK government's leveling up agenda is set to fail in its mission to address inequalities unless it tackles the root causes of poor health, according to a new study.
Jul 14, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Lead exposure harms fertility, boosts infant mortality, and hurts infant birth outcomes
Lead has a range of adverse effects on fertility, infants, children, and adults. In a new article, researchers review research on the effect of lead on fertility, infant mortality, and infant birth outcomes. They conclude ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
New Medicare analysis study reveals critical gaps and disparities in access to Parkinson's disease care
A new study has identified critical gaps in care for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the U.S., including disparities affecting women, people of color (those who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American), ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Health
In vaccination champ Brazil, many have stopped getting shots
Two years after Brazil began emerging from its pandemic horror show thanks to a massive immunization campaign, officials face a paradoxical predicament: vaccination rates have plunged, and not just for COVID-19.
Jul 10, 2023
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Addiction
Survey finds majority support for drug checking services
Data from the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey examined support for drug checking services, analyzing between demographic, social, and substance use variables and the endorsement of drug checking.
Jul 5, 2023
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Health
Home delivery of alcohol expanded during pandemic, with permanent effects on health
During the COVID-19 pandemic home liquor delivery soared in the United States, as did binge drinking along with it, a new study finds.
Jun 29, 2023
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