A pilot study led by CUNY SPH researchers found that relatively simple steps to improve ventilation in New York City nail salons may drastically reduce workers’ exposure to harmful airborne chemicals.
A new review study by the Max Planck Institute for Human Development shows that nearly 1 in 3 people choose to avoid medical information about serious health conditions if they fear they may be affected. One of the main reasons driving this behavior is…
The question of how far life expectancy will rise in the future is a highly controversial topic among scientists. From today’s perspective, life expectancy rose at an almost dizzying rate at the beginning of the 20th century. People born in 1900 lived …
New research from the University of South Australia shows that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance.
A new study highlights a transformative resource for public health: the unprecedented wave of COVID-19 oral history archives collected since the start of the pandemic.
The U.S. Justice Department has demanded numerous health care providers hand over sensitive records on care provided for young transgender patients, a court filing revealed last week.
If you spend any time gardening, you probably understand what I mean when I say it feels good—despite the lifting, sweating and straining involved. Yes, exercise is good for our bodies, but there’s something about digging in the dirt while listening to…
An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least one modifiable risk factor, such as low folate stat…
A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) by 31%, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harva…
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have developed a new and highly effective application of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to quickly scan notes in electronic medical records and identify high-risk patients who may hav…
