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Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 Dec 2023

18-month meditation program improves psychological wellbeing in seniors

Following an 18-month meditation programme can improve the wellbeing of older adults, finds a new randomised controlled trial by an international team co-led by UCL.

1 Dec 2023

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people aged 50 to 80.

1 Dec 2023

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

A novel screening tool helps to identify hospitalized trauma patients at high risk for later mental health problems, and an emotional recovery program for trauma patients is feasible, according to two studies published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

1 Dec 2023

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

New research from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that those who live with ongoing poverty and poor housing conditions are more likely to develop new mobility issues following a COVID-19 infection.

1 Dec 2023

Flexible parental leave policies key for immigrant integration: Study

Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education.

1 Dec 2023

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), is pleased to announce a $16 million expansion of the Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research, a grant program to enable early-career investigators with labs in the US and Canada to research healthspan-expanding therapeutics and treatments.

1 Dec 2023

Urgent action needed to bridge digital health divide, experts warn

Millions of people are suffering from digital health inequality because of poverty, experts have warned.

1 Dec 2023

New insights on optimizing housing for individuals with spinal cord injury

Housing that fails to meet the needs of people with disabilities may have far-reaching consequences. Living situations that impede independence and community integration, for example, can adversely affect health and wellbeing over the long term.

1 Dec 2023

Streamlining ethics approval for research using routinely collected health data: A case study of Hong Kong

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Routinely collected health data are increasingly used in clinical research.

1 Dec 2023

DUHS recognized as top health care organization for using digital health technology

Duke University Health System has been recognized as a top health care organization for its use of technology to improve patient safety and outcomes.

1 Dec 2023

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Fox News officially titled it "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." But the faceoff quickly turned into a full-out political brawl between Gavin Newsom, California's Democratic governor who isn't running for president; and Ron DeSantis, the Florida Republican governor who is, and is not gaining ground against former President Donald Trump in voter polls.

1 Dec 2023

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Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

18-month meditation program improves psychological wellbeing in seniors

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Novel screening tool and emotional recovery program may provide mental health support for trauma patients

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

Flexible parental leave policies key for immigrant integration: Study

Hevolution-AFAR New Investigator Awards expanded with $16 million grant

Urgent action needed to bridge digital health divide, experts warn

New insights on optimizing housing for individuals with spinal cord injury

Streamlining ethics approval for research using routinely collected health data: A case study of Hong Kong

DUHS recognized as top health care organization for using digital health technology

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Social media posts can negatively impact perceptions of mental health treatment

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Trump puts Obamacare repeal back on agenda

Lack of information, perceived necessity and awkwardness impact uptake of PrEP, study suggests

New guideline emphasizes prevention, early rhythm control for atrial fibrillation

Study highlights importance of HIV prevention for migrants in EU/EEA

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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