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Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

Is the status of "perfect parent" attainable? Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer say "no," and a new study finds that pressure to try to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children.

8 May 2024

High salt consumption linked to 40% higher stomach cancer risk

In Asian countries, where high-salt foods are popular, the link between high salt consumption and stomach cancer has already been proven.

8 May 2024

They were shot at the super bowl parade — and might have bullets in their bodies forever

James Lemons, 39, wants the bullet removed from his thigh so he can go back to work.

8 May 2024

University of Liverpool invests £1M in state-of-the-art teaching facilities for healthcare students

The University of Liverpool has invested more than £1m in new state-of-the-art teaching facilities, that are set to give healthcare students unique opportunities to learn. The Florence Nightingale and Rose Thompson Suites in the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing are now open.

8 May 2024

APOE4 gene linked to early onset Alzheimer's, target for therapeutic intervention

A study published in Nature Medicine delineates how APOE4 homozygosity distinctly accelerates Alzheimer's disease pathology and biomarkers from the age of 55, suggesting a unique form of the disease and a potential focus for targeted therapies.

8 May 2024

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

In a bid to improve sexual health and reduce health disparities in the St. Louis area, Washington University infectious diseases physicians are expanding testing and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections in north St. Louis County.

7 May 2024

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

A new plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global issue that makes infections difficult or impossible to treat, has been launched today.

7 May 2024

Firefighters at increased risk of prostate cancer due to chemical exposures, study reveals

Firefighters may have an increased risk of prostate cancer due to on-the-job chemical exposures, according to new research from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and University of Michigan in collaboration with fire service partners and researchers around the country through the Fire Fighter Cancer Cohort Study.

7 May 2024

Doctors strike could cripple Kenya's health system

Kenya's public health sector is at risk of a collapse as a countrywide doctors' strike stretches into the second month with no solution in sight, warns the national doctors' union.

7 May 2024

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use.

7 May 2024

Breakthrough implantable cardiac pump offers hope for children awaiting heart transplants

A small, implantable cardiac pump that could help children await heart transplants at home, not in the hospital, has performed well in the first stage of human testing.

7 May 2024

What’s keeping the US from allowing better sunscreens?

When dermatologist Adewole "Ade" Adamson sees people spritzing sunscreen as if it's cologne at the pool where he lives in Austin, Texas, he wants to intervene.

7 May 2024

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

The relationship between food security and ideal cardiovascular health while addressing disparities across minoritized groups.

7 May 2024

50 years of lifesaving vaccinations: WHO's EPI saves 154 million lives

The World Health Organization’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has prevented 154 million deaths since 1974, significantly reducing global infant mortality and contributing 10.2 billion years of healthy life due to vaccinations.

7 May 2024

Study shows contract treatment outperforms incarceration for substance misuse offenders

Substance use disorder treatment in the community is a superior alternative to incarceration for offenders with a substance misuse background, according to a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of the contract treatment sanction in Sweden.

6 May 2024

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Researchers explore the effects of healthy diet interventions on various body mass and cardiometabolic parameters.

6 May 2024

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

Researchers discuss current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast.

6 May 2024

Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm

Every day, the scene plays out in hospitals across America: Older men and women lie on gurneys in emergency room corridors moaning or suffering silently as harried medical staff attend to crises.

6 May 2024

Lessons learned: Strategies for future pandemic response based on mpox experience

Targeted support for marginalized communities, strong public messaging and a properly coordinated Government approach led by Ministers are amongst the recommendations contained in a new evidence-based article examining how the UK should respond to future pandemics.

6 May 2024

New influenza vaccine strategies aim to enhance protection with T-cell responses

A recent review highlights the need for innovative influenza vaccines that combine T-cell and antibody responses to enhance protection across multiple strains and seasons.

6 May 2024

Public Health News and Research

Pressure to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and children, study finds

High salt consumption linked to 40% higher stomach cancer risk

They were shot at the super bowl parade — and might have bullets in their bodies forever

University of Liverpool invests £1M in state-of-the-art teaching facilities for healthcare students

APOE4 gene linked to early onset Alzheimer's, target for therapeutic intervention

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

New plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance launched

Firefighters at increased risk of prostate cancer due to chemical exposures, study reveals

Doctors strike could cripple Kenya's health system

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

Breakthrough implantable cardiac pump offers hope for children awaiting heart transplants

What’s keeping the US from allowing better sunscreens?

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

50 years of lifesaving vaccinations: WHO's EPI saves 154 million lives

Study shows contract treatment outperforms incarceration for substance misuse offenders

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm

Lessons learned: Strategies for future pandemic response based on mpox experience

New influenza vaccine strategies aim to enhance protection with T-cell responses

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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