News Feature Channel: Public Health

New Analysis Underscores Health Risks of E-Cigarettes

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:00:37 EST

A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led analysis of medical information gathered on a diverse group of almost 250,000 people over four years has significantly clarified the link between the "exclusive" use of e-cigarettes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), as well as high blood pressure in a sub-group of adults 30 to 70 years of age.

Asthma Symptoms Are Complicated, Especially When Triggered by Allergies

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:10 EST

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a time when allergists want you to know a few facts about how allergies and asthma are related, and how you can better control your asthma symptoms.

American Physiological Society Announces 2025 Award Recipients

American Physiological Society (APS) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:39 EST

The American Physiological Society (APS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Society's most prestigious and highly competitive awards. Awardees will be recognized for their achievements at the American Physiology Summit, APS' flagship annual meeting, to be held April 24-27, 2025, in Baltimore.

Study Explores How Food Manufacturers Respond to State Regulations

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:50:01 EST

Increasingly, individual U.S. states issue their own regulations about food manufacturing practices, allowable ingredients, or product labeling. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the various ways manufacturers respond to state regulations and what drives their choices.

New Guidance on Diagnosing Malnutrition in Critically Ill Adults

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:30:45 EST

The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) has published new guidance statements for diagnosing malnutrition in adults with critical illness in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Penn Nursing's, Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FASPEN, was the lead author for this new guidance that has global implications.

Understanding Vicarious Trauma in Research Assistant Roles

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:15:42 EST

Research assistants often face unique challenges when working on emotionally intense topics, particularly if they lack established support systems outside the research team or have not yet learned effective coping strategies, according to a Rutgers Health study. The study, published in the Journal of Gender-Based Violence, surveyed 27 research assistants involved in a multistate firearm violence research project. While working on the project, research assistants read and coded graphic descriptions of gun violence.

Measles Cases Reach New High

George Washington University — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:50:49 EST

One Firearm Injury Was Treated Every 30 Minutes in Emergency Departments in a Study of 10 Jurisdictions

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:00:00 EST

A cross-sectional analysis of firearm injury-related emergency department (ED) visits found that between 2018 and 2023, there was approximately one firearm injury ED visit every 30 minutes in the 10 jurisdictions studied.

Extreme Heat Poses Threat to Mental Health

University of Adelaide — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 EST

Rising temperatures across Australia could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders (MBD) by almost 50 per cent by 2050, according to a new study from the University of Adelaide. The research highlights the urgent need to act now to protect mental health as the climate warms.

New AASM Position Statement Highlights the Clinical Significance of Sleepiness and Its Impact on Health and Safety

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:10:38 EST

The AASM has released a new position statement emphasizing the clinical significance of sleepiness, calling for greater recognition, evaluation, and treatment. The statement highlights sleepiness as a critical public health concern impacting performance, health, mood, safety, and quality of life.

WHO Pandemic Agreement One Step Closer to Ensuring World Is Better Equipped to Prevent and Manage Pandemics Critical Milestone for Global Inter-Generational Health Security

Wildlife Conservation Society — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:40:33 EST

The historic finalization of a groundbreaking International Agreement on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response took another positive step here on Saturday. The parties reached an agreement on principles and on Tuesday they are expected to finalize it before the World Health Assembly adopts the agreement when they convene May 19-27th.

Opinion: Nutrient-Rich Moringa Tree Has Potential to Transform Poultry Farming and Consumer Health, Writes UP Expert

University of Pretoria — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:10:24 EST

World Health Day is commemorated annually on 7 April under the sponsorship of the World Health Organisation and other related organisations. As the global conversation around sustainable farming and healthier food options grows louder, Moringa oleifera - a fast-growing, nutrient-rich tree native to tropical and subtropical regions in India and Africa - is emerging as a promising solution that could help address both these critical issues.

3 Ways to Nip Seasonal Allergies in Texas in the Bud - and 4 Treatment Myths, Debunked

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:15:34 EST

More than one in four adults and one in five children in the U.S. have seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis). And North Texas has a perfect climate for producing allergy-inducing pollen.

How Accurate Is BMI as a Health Indicator?

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:10:32 EST

Body mass index, that frequently used barometer of health, may not be as accurate as we might believe.

What Does Whooping Cough Sound Like?

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:10:20 EST

A CHLA specialist in infectious diseases explains the symptoms and sounds of whooping cough, and why vaccination is critical.

Research Tip Sheet: New Data on Parkinson's, Measles Expert

Cedars-Sinai — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:30:28 EST

The latest research advances from Cedars-Sinai investigators.

The 32nd Chula the Impact Forum: Multidisciplinary Insights on Earthquake Crisis and Disaster Preparedness

Chulalongkorn University — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:55:41 EST

The earthquake that occurred in Bangkok on March 28, 2025, has become caused panic and raised significant questions about the Thai capital's preparedness in the face of natural disasters. As the nat...

How a Professor Is Bridging the Gap for Better Patient Dental Care

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:45:21 EST

Mahnaz Fatahzadeh is recognized by Rutgers for her efforts to provide future health care providers with foundational knowledge about oral health and disease.

Study Finds Immune Protein Modification Blocks Viral Replication, Heart Inflammation

Cleveland Clinic — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:30:26 EST

Cleveland Clinic virology researchers have found that a specific protein modification to the immune protein MDA5 is key to how our bodies detect and respond to viruses and viral replication.

New Surgical Research in April: Preoperative Weight Loss, Opioid Stewardship, Motion Tracking for Surgical Education, and More

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:55:33 EST

The April issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), which includes research presented at the Southern Surgical Association 136th Annual Meeting, features new findings.