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Gambling advertising restrictions could reduce harm, says study
Gambling advertising restriction could reduce related harms, especially on vulnerable individuals, a new review of the evidence has shown.... Read more -
More steps, moderate physical activity can cut dementia, cognitive impairment risk
Senior women are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they do more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous... Read more -
Older LGBTQ adults face unique challenges in giving and receiving care
Every morning, Luther Moxley helps his partner of 35 years, Wayne Curtis, out of bed and into his wheelchair. Curtis,... Read more -
Five reasons to check on your elderly neighbor during a heat wave
We all know someone who insists on wearing a cardigan in summer or refuses to turn on the air conditioning... Read more -
Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance
When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries... Read more -
Video: Uncovering connections between built environment and health
Neighborhood features like greenery and sidewalks offer more than just curb appeal. According to a study by a research team... Read more -
Exercise is beneficial for people with epilepsy, but many physicians still don't encourage it
Exercise helped Delhi college student Vinay Jani gain strength and lose weight. But in 2005, he began having seizures. Seizure... Read more -
Global health financing hits record high, but historical gaps persist
A new global analysis shows total health-related financial assistance to fight COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in the... Read more -
Study shows insulating homes contributes most to health benefits of net zero policies in England and Wales
Implementing net zero policies would result in substantial reductions in mortality by 2050, according to a modeling study published in... Read more -
Guidelines for providing remote care to seniors
The COVID-19 pandemic put extraordinary strain on the U.S. health care system, but it also accelerated the adoption of telehealth—especially... Read more -
One in three US public health workers reports feeling threatened by the public while working during pandemic
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine documents the record levels of non-physical violence directed at public... Read more -
FDA wants to lower lead levels in baby food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed stricter limits on levels of lead in infant food products.... Read more -
Study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain
A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common... Read more -
Study shows FFP2/3 respirators might increase risk of airway complications in COVID patients
Personal protective equipment (PPE) was rarely out of the news throughout the peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, new research... Read more -
Telemedicine diagnoses match those of in-person doctor visits most of the time
With online medical visits growing in popularity, a new study offers some reassurance: Diagnoses made via video are usually on... Read more
