Tag: Public Health
What to Know About the Medications Trump Has Taken to Treat His Coronavirus
N.Y.C. Mayor Calls for Non-Essential Businesses and Schools in Coronavirus Hotspots to Close
Pastor Who Led Maine Superspreader Wedding Must Wear Mask at Son’s Nuptials, N.H. Church Says
Great-Grandmother, 73, Reunites with Family After 5-Month Battle with Coronavirus: 'So Happy'
Children Under 5 Can Carry Higher Levels of Coronavirus Than Adults, New Study Finds
1,000 Americans Died of Coronavirus on Tuesday, Most Since Early June, as Cases Near 4 Million
Here’s How to Correctly and Safely Wear a Face Mask, Plus How Not to Fog up Your Glasses
Hydroxychloroquine Ineffective Against Coronavirus and Linked to Higher Death Rate, Study Finds
Sudan says cholera outbreak kills 7, dozens infected
California lawmaker, governor reach deal on vaccine bill
Asian nations scramble to contain pig disease outbreaks
Language-savvy parents improve their children’s reading development, study shows: The researchers found that adults with higher reading-related knowledge are likelier to provide positive feedback, which helps the learning process
CRISPR baby mutation significantly increases mortality: Two copies of mutated CCR5 gene associated with lower survivability
Smokers often misunderstand health risks of smokeless tobacco product, study finds: ‘Snus’ may be less harmful for smokers unable or unwilling to quit tobacco
Average outpatient visit in US approaching $500
Stress from using electronic health records is linked to physician burnout
WHO warns of ‘perfect storm’ for Ebola in eastern Congo
Injuries associated with infant walkers still sending children to the emergency department
Vaping draws strong support — from bots: A team’s study of Twitter posts found both robots and real human underplay the health risks associated with e-cigarettes.
Medicaid expansion boosts employment: Individuals with disabilities saw greater working rates in expansion states
Overuse of antibiotics not what the doctor ordered
Lifetime sentence: Incarcerated parents impact youth behavior: Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, sex and alcohol abuse
Study reveals privacy issues in smartphone headache apps
Stronger alcohol policies help reduce alcohol-related crash deaths in US
Resistance to antifungal drugs could lead to disease and global food shortages
How do public ‘report cards’ affect physicians’ treatment decisions?
YouTube videos help researchers study dog bites
An ironic health care twist for undocumented immigrants: While immigration policies are going one way, state-focused health care funding policies appear to be going the other – potentially giving states and safety-net providers more resources