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New insights into daily health challenges faced by beauty service workers

The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States -; such as the small, independently-owned nail salons found across the country -; is huge, with more than $62 billion in annual sales.

19 Oct 2023

NIH renews support for UMass Chan and UMass Lowell’s point-of-care technology initiative

UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Lowell have received an $8.9 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for renewed support of their initiative to advance the development of home-based and point-of-care health technologies.

19 Oct 2023

Senators demand answers from Social Security on clawbacks tied to covid relief

Three U.S. senators on a panel that oversees Social Security have called on the Social Security Administration to address a news report saying that, in violation of agency policy, people's benefits were reduced or suspended because they received covid-19 relief payments.

19 Oct 2023

Biden pick to lead NIH finally has her day, but still gets caught up in drug price debate

A Senate committee finally held a hearing Wednesday on President Joe Biden's pick to lead the National Institutes of Health. But the panel's chair, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), was focused on drug prices — an issue over which the NIH has very little control.

19 Oct 2023

New recommendations released on ethical development and use of AI medical devices

Artificial intelligence (AI)-;of ChatGPT fame-;is increasingly used in medicine to improve diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and to avoid unnecessary screening for patients.

19 Oct 2023

Cervical cancer rates increasing in Appalachian Kentucky

While the overall incidence and death rates from cervical cancer have dropped in the U.S., the opposite has been occurring in Appalachian Kentucky – a steady increase. The death rate from cervical cancer in Appalachian Kentucky is now twice that of the national rate.

19 Oct 2023

Research reveals mental health toll of COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulcer disease

New research from the University of Toronto has revealed the mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulcer disease (PUD), a painful condition in which gastric sores develop in the lining of the stomach or upper portion of the small intestine.

19 Oct 2023

Eating two servings of red meat per week may raise type 2 diabetes risk

People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

19 Oct 2023

Health care ‘game-changer’? Feds boost care for homeless Americans

The Biden administration is making it easier for doctors and nurses to treat homeless people wherever they find them, from creekside encampments to freeway underpasses, marking a fundamental shift in how — and where — health care is delivered.

19 Oct 2023

Sugar-sweetened beverages pose a potential risk of ADHD

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with ADHD.

19 Oct 2023

Assessing COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against long COVID

Researchers discuss SARS-CoV-2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing long COVID in fully vaccinated individuals.

19 Oct 2023

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

Researchers explore potential relationships between schizophrenia, the gut microbiome, the gut-brain axis, and short-chain fatty acids.

19 Oct 2023

How does oxidative stress during pregnancy influence the child’s behavior and emotional states?

Researchers investigate the association between maternal oxidative stress during pregnancy and early childhood mental disorders.

19 Oct 2023

Higher participation in Specific Health Checkups associated with lower prevalence of kidney disease

A new Japanese ecological study revealed that prefecture-specific participation rates for Specific Health Checkups (SHC participation rates) had significant negative effects on prefecture-specific standardized incidence rates (SIRs) of treated ESKD and prefecture-specific prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

18 Oct 2023

University of Houston clinic expands to offer eye care to homeless patients

On any given Monday or Thursday in downtown Houston, inside the University of Houston nurse-managed clinic, you can catch a glimpse of why nursing is called the "caring profession."

18 Oct 2023

Two NIAID grants will support research on impacts of climate change on HIV-related health outcomes

Two grants from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a four-year $3.2 million award and a 12-month $550,000 administrative supplement, will support innovative research to advance the understanding of how climate change and extreme weather influence HIV-related health outcomes around the world.

18 Oct 2023

UTHealth Houston study to examine how eviction protection during the pandemic affects mental health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction moratoria prevented or delayed many people from experiencing homelessness.

18 Oct 2023

Migrants face greater risk of inferior care for type 2 diabetes, Denmark study shows

A large, population-wide study of Denmark residents with type 2 diabetes shows that migrants typically face a greater risk of inferior care for their disease than native Danes, particularly when it comes to monitoring their disease and controlling biomarkers-; managing blood levels of key substances that are associated with diabetes.

18 Oct 2023

E-cigarette flavor restrictions may increase cigarette sales, study finds

The immense popularity of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, among young people has led many policymakers to restrict the sale of flavored varieties.

18 Oct 2023

New institute to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into health care

A newly launched, first-of-its-kind institute aims to address a glaring gap in the medical system by working to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into health care to treat disease and advance health equity.

18 Oct 2023

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New insights into daily health challenges faced by beauty service workers

NIH renews support for UMass Chan and UMass Lowell’s point-of-care technology initiative

Senators demand answers from Social Security on clawbacks tied to covid relief

Biden pick to lead NIH finally has her day, but still gets caught up in drug price debate

New recommendations released on ethical development and use of AI medical devices

Cervical cancer rates increasing in Appalachian Kentucky

Research reveals mental health toll of COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with peptic ulcer disease

Eating two servings of red meat per week may raise type 2 diabetes risk

Health care ‘game-changer’? Feds boost care for homeless Americans

Sugar-sweetened beverages pose a potential risk of ADHD

Assessing COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against long COVID

How the gut microbiome contributes to schizophrenia

How does oxidative stress during pregnancy influence the child’s behavior and emotional states?

Higher participation in Specific Health Checkups associated with lower prevalence of kidney disease

University of Houston clinic expands to offer eye care to homeless patients

Two NIAID grants will support research on impacts of climate change on HIV-related health outcomes

UTHealth Houston study to examine how eviction protection during the pandemic affects mental health

Migrants face greater risk of inferior care for type 2 diabetes, Denmark study shows

E-cigarette flavor restrictions may increase cigarette sales, study finds

New institute to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into health care

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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