Tag: Public Health

Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

Exercise helps to prevent the degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis, according to a new study from Queen Mary University ...

Cannabis during pregnancy bumps psychosis risk in offspring

With marijuana use rising among pregnant women, study raises new concernsCredit: Courtesy of Jeremy Fine. Pregnant women who use cannabis ...

Drug shortages: Limited warnings, followed by rationing and hoarding

Hospital pharmacy managers call for more efficient allocation systemsCredit: The University of Chicago Medicine Despite ongoing efforts to develop efficient, ...

Common medication used in pregnancy may lead to obesity in children

Metformin can help mothers with PCOS but can increase the risk of obesity in their children Metformin is often used ...

2019 Global Food Policy Report: Crises in rural areas threatens progress in hunger and poverty reduction

Urgent need for rural revitalization, strong policies and accountability March 27, 2018, Washington, D.C.: Marked by deepening cycle of hunger ...

Eating small amounts of red and processed meats may increase risk of death

consuming even small amounts of red meat versus none may impact mortality from all causes, especially cardiovascular diseaseCredit: Loma Linda ...

Study: AIDS-immunocompromised populations see more antibiotic-resistant infections

Populations with a high prevalence of AIDS-immunocompromised people are more likely to see the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, according ...

Air quality agencies can breathe easier about current emissions regulations

As air quality improves, the invisible chemistry happening in the air around us is changing. Skies should clear up as ...

Face off — Cyclists not human enough for drivers: study

Monash University, QUT and Melbourne UniversityCredit: Monash University A new Australian study has found that more than half of car ...

Study focuses on link between child feeding and health among Marshallese immigrants

Insight gained from the study will help health care providers serve the Marshallese population in Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - A ...

Pediatric health researchers offer insights for RSV vaccine

Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer In healthy adults, RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, feels like the common cold with a ...

Early valve replacement versus watchful waiting in patients with severe aortic stenosis