As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more…
Browsing: Public Health
Public health is the science and practice of protecting and improving the health of populations through research, education, and policy. It focuses on preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting well-being at the community and global levels rather than treating individual patients. Public health encompasses epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, behavioral science, and health policy—addressing issues such as infectious disease outbreaks, vaccination, nutrition, mental health, and healthcare access. By combining data-driven science with social awareness and public policy, public health aims to reduce health disparities, respond to emerging global threats, and build resilient, healthier societies.
Following the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in March 2011, the Japanese authorities…
Scarring in their brain’s white matter does more harm than previously thought. It’s quite possible…
Chemicals commonly used in smartphone, television, and computer displays were found to be potentially toxic…
‘Seeing others suffer is too stressful’ Altruism and a lack of access and affordability are…
Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health outcomes, as well as…
Intentional suspected suicide attempts increased by 80.3% for isolated gabapentin exposures over a five-year period…
Scholars find that irregularly shaped parks reduce mortality risk. Some community parks are square, a…
Marijuana use is increasing among adults and often co-occurs with other substance use; therefore, it…
A research case report describing lung injury related to e-cigarette use in a 17-year-old Canadian…
Cannabis Found Not to Be a Substitute for Opioids There has been interest in cannabis…
UC Davis physicians advise caution, collaboration with patients on tapering plans. Stigma and safety fears…
Study Finds 27 Percent Drop in Child Mortality in Low- and Middle-Income Countries More than…
A recent review published today (November 5, 2019) in Clinical Anatomy highlights evidence that the…
Loneliness is estimated to affect roughly one in five adults in the United States. It…
A new study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research on November 4, 2019, published by…
Study points to need for programs to prevent drug-related harm among workers in risky industry.…
Physicians who received gifts from pharmaceutical companies related to opioid medications were more likely to…