New study shows physician-targeted marketing is associated with increase in opioid overdose deaths
Many individuals cite prescription opioids as their gateway to illicit opioid use. However, while prescription opioids are involved in more ...
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Bioethicists call for oversight of consumer 'neurotechnologies' with unproven benefits
Penn bioethicist proposes a working group to study and monitor poorly regulated products, predicted to top $3 billion by 2020 ...
Awareness is barrier to 'plastic-free periods'
Almost a third of people unaware of plastic hidden in menstrual products -- studyCredit: Dr Dannielle Green, Anglia Ruskin University ...
Democratic governors have bold ideas to transform health care: Harvard researchers
A new analysis published in the American Journal of Public Health finds competing visions for health reform among newly elected ...
Climate change: How could artificial photosynthesis contribute to limiting global warming?
Scientists calculate areas needed for forestation and artificial photosynthesisCredit: M. May/HZB After several years during which global emissions at least ...
Tanzania forest to be protected as a result of major scientific discoveries
Credit: Dr Andrew R Marshall The United Republic of Tanzania has announced it will protect a globally unique forest ecosystem ...
'Outdated' management plan increases risks to Alaska's large carnivores
Credit: Lisa Hupp, US Fish and Wildlife Service CORVALLIS, Ore. - Alaskan wildlife management that prioritizes reducing bear and wolf ...
Summit highlights caribbean disaster preparedness and collaboration to strengthen resilience
Caribbean Strong: Building Resilience with Equity "Caribbean Strong: Building Resilience with Equity" will take place on February 27-March 1, 2019, ...
Feds, states can help biochar live up to its soil-saving potential
Study shows how government promotes agricultural, environmental benefits -- and could do moreCredit: Rice University Even though every dollar spent ...
New policy design needed to tackle global environmental threat, according to report
A pioneering new report has devised a seven-point plan to help policymakers devise new, coherent and collaborative strategies to tackle ...
Flu vaccines, food waste, astronaut team-building, indoor air pollution, the 2020 census, and more at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
PRESS REGISTRATION: Credentialed reporters and public information officers may register online: https://www.eurekalert.org/aaasnewsroom/2019/registration WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Progress toward a universal flu vaccine, ...
States take the lead in creating more health protective drinking water guidelines
Study reveals efforts to address widespread PFAS contamination affecting millions of Americans Newton, Mass. (Jan. 8, 2019) - A new ...
Close flu vaccine supply gaps to ease flu seasons, make pandemics less deadly
A tweak to our flu vaccine resupply logistics could save thousands of livesCredit: National Archives (US) More than 50 million ...
Why people reject city trees
Study explains why thousands of Detroit residents rejected city's tree planting effortsCredit: Christine Carmichael/UVMGund Trees are a hallmark of vibrant ...
2019 Times Higher Education Research Excellence Summit: Asia-Pacific
UNSW Sydney to host international summit exploring the impact of research on society The Times Higher Education Research Excellence Summit: ...
What does 'dead' mean?
Credit: Brainscape 17, by Susan Aldworth, 2006, etching and aquatint, 30 x 25 cms. Private collection/Bridgeman Images Should death be ...
Sustainable choices on palm oil must be easier for consumers, says new study
Consumer goods companies and retailers need to be upfront about where palm oil in their products comes from to relieve ...
Court decision protects patient care 340B hospitals
The Dec. 27 federal court injunction stopping further cuts in 340B reimbursements for Medicare Part B drugs to some participating ...
Speed up public health decisions on scabies by skipping full-body exams, study says
Credit: Lucia Romani, 2018, CC BY 4.0 For years, the diagnosis of scabies has relied on time-consuming and intrusive full-body ...
Heroes and villains influence what you buy
Characters on labels affect desire to buy healthy versus decadent foodsCredit: Brigham Young University Stories about villains and heroes have ...