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How buildings influence the microbiome and human health

WEB"If human health is defined as being dependent on a large diversity of the microbiome, then a large proportion of today's buildings must be considered as not …

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Improving health communication to save lives during epidemics

WEBDuring epidemics of Ebola, COVID-19, Zika and other public health emergencies, effective communication of public health messages is crucial to control …

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What is health equity

WEBThat makes health equity an old idea, Galea said, but it's seen a resurgence in the past 25 years. "And I think the resurgence of interest has been influenced by a …

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Q&A: To protect human health, we must protect the Earth's health

WEBIn this Q&A, adapted from the April 22 episode of Public Health On Call, Joshua Sharfstein, MD, talks with Sam Myers, MD, faculty director of the new Johns Hopkins …

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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health

WEBThe National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys (NAMHS) led by UQ found nearly 1 in 8 adolescents in Kenya had a mental disorder in the 12 months prior to the …

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Better heart health at midlife linked to less cognitive decline in

WEBBetter heart health may mean middle-aged Black women are less likely to show cognitive decline than those with poor heart health, a study has found. Researchers …

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Do implicit bias trainings on race improve health care

WEBThere is increasing evidence that implicit bias—non-conscious attitudes toward specific groups—is a source of racial inequities in certain aspects of health care, and …

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The long-term consequences of sepsis: Years of treatment and …

WEBThe study team had access to the anonymized health data of more than 23 million people insured with the German health insurance provider AOK between 2008 …

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AI-powered 'deep medicine' could transform health care in the …

WEBHealth care staff face an increased burden of administrative tasks. This can reduce the time they devote to each patient, eroding the essence and potential benefits …

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Does a woman's heart health affect cognition in midlife

WEBA composite index of cardiovascular health (Life's Essential 8) was calculated based on blood pressure, body mass index, glucose, cholesterol, smoking, physical …

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Making high-performing healthcare more accessible in the US: The

WEBWriting on behalf of the Society of General Internal Medicine's Health Policy Research Committee, Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University …

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What you eat could alter your unborn children and …

WEBA Western Diet is high in saturated fats, sodium and added sugar, but low in fiber; not surprisingly, Western diets are associated with negative health outcomes, …

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New UV air disinfection technology could help protect against …

WEB"Some early adopters have begun using these technologies in health care settings," says Dr. Donskey. "For example, a dental office in Ohio installed far UV-C …

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To mask or not to mask

WEBThe techniques used in this study were able to reveal the intricacy of the relationship between mask-wearing behavior and social norms during the COVID-19 …

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'Miracle' weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities

WEBFew health insurance programs cover the medications when prescribed to help people reach and maintain a healthy weight. Federal law requires that weight loss …

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Researchers analyze health information on TikTok to identify trends

WEBHealth information is no exception. Hashtags like #celiactok, #diabetestok and #sinustok have millions of views, with each tag leading to countless videos about each …

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Google's HeAR AI system uses sounds to detect lung diseases, …

WEBGoogle's HeAR AI system uses sounds to detect lung diseases, such as COVID-19. by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress. Radar plot of the performance comparison …

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How high altitude changes your body's metabolism

WEBCompared to those of us who live at sea level, the 2 million people worldwide who live above 4,500 meters (or 14,764 feet) of elevation—about the height of Mount …

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Rural jails turn to community health workers to help the newly …

WEBThe federal grant that funded the launch of Sanpete's community health worker program is held by the regional health care services organization Intermountain Health. …

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Good for your health and the environment: Why we should be …

WEBA range of economic, nutritional, religious and ideological factors influence our diets. The key, however, lies in finding a balance that cares for both our health and that …

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