Three Cases of Novel Coronavirus Reported in France – Virus Recently Emerged in China
The first confirmed cases of 2019-nCoV in Europe are not unexpected. Their identification proves that detection and confirmation of this novel virus is working in…
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“Snake Pneumonia” – Coronavirus Outbreak in China Traced to Snakes by Genetic Analysis
Emerging viral infections — from bird flu to Ebola to Zika infections — pose major threats to global public health, and understanding their origins can…
Greater Risk for Cannabis Use Disorder Among Adults With Chronic Pain
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that non-medical cannabis use — including frequent or problematic use…
People With Food Insecurity Are 10% to 37% More Likely to Die Prematurely
Adults with food insecurity (i.e., inadequate access to food because of financial constraints) are 10% to 37% more likely to die prematurely from any cause…
86% of Parents Say Teens Spend Too Much Time Gaming – Here’s What They Can Do About It
Many parents mistaken about their child’s video game behavior; families report different gaming patterns for teen boys than girls. Eighty-six percent of parents agree that…
Downsides of Becoming an Adult: Growing Less Active and Gaining Weight
Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity, while becoming a mother is linked to increased…
Recreational Marijuana Users Suffer Impaired Driving – Even When the High Wears Off
McLean researchers have discovered that recreational marijuana use affects driving ability even when users are not intoxicated The study, conducted through driving simulation, concluded that…
Largest US Outbreak of Neurologic Disease to Date Uncovered – “We Need to Watch This Very Closely”
Comprehensive clinical testing led Children’s Hospital Colorado researchers to connect enterovirus A71, which causes Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, to outbreak of neurological illness. The…
$1 Increase in Minimum Wage Linked to 3.5–6% Drop in Suicide Rate
Effects seem to be strongest during periods of high unemployment, shows 26-year study. A $1 increase in the minimum wage is linked to a fall…
Novel Health Risks Presented by Cannabis Edibles
With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors…
Health Care Paperwork Cost US $812 Billion in 2017 – Over 34% of Health Spending
Study links rise in bureaucracy — now 34.2% of health spending — to surging overhead of private insurers; cutting US administrative costs to Canadian levels…
Vaping Lung Injury Symptoms Not New – Reported in Forums Online for at Least Seven Years
UC Riverside research used internet data mining to monitor health effects reported by electronic cigarette users over time. A team of researchers at the University…
Processed Foods Highly Correlated With Obesity Epidemic – Need to “Use Food as Medicine”
As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing overall trends in food, George Washington University…
Fukushima Soil Decontamination: Lessons learned
Following the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in March 2011, the Japanese authorities decided to carry out major decontamination works in the affected…
Smoking May Cause Mysterious White Scars on the Brain – More Harmful Than Previously Thought
Scarring in their brain’s white matter does more harm than previously thought. It’s quite possible that you are one of those people with white spots…
Warning: Potentially Toxic Chemicals in Nearly Half of Household Dust Samples Tested
Chemicals commonly used in smartphone, television, and computer displays were found to be potentially toxic and present in nearly half of dozens of samples of…
People Buy, Trade & Donate Medications on the Black Market – Here’s Why
‘Seeing others suffer is too stressful’ Altruism and a lack of access and affordability are three reasons why people with chronic illnesses are turning to…
Remarkable Health Benefits Shown Following Air Pollution Reduction
Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, according to findings in “Health Benefits of…