Newswise Feature Channel: Public Health

EXPERT AVAILABLE: Growing Concerns about Highly Contagious Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise

Stony Brook University — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:15:23 EST

How A Small Number of Mutations Can Fuel Outbreaks of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus

Harvard Medical School — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST

New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign virus, influencing its ability to infect humans and cause dangerous outbreaks.

Many Older Adults Send Their Doctors Portal Messages, but Who Pays?

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST

A new study suggests that people in their 50s and older have embraced the ability to send and receive secure medical messages with their doctors and other providers, through the digital patient portals that most health systems and medical offices now offer.

Study Reveals Worse Patient Outcomes in Black-Serving Hospitals

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:35:45 EST

A new study - just published in Nursing Research - has uncovered concerning disparities in patient outcomes, specifically related to nursing care, within hospitals that predominantly serve Black communities.

ADVISORY: Media Briefing on the Disease-fighting Promise of mRNA

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:45:39 EST

Researchers are studying messenger RNA's potential to treat and prevent an array of serious conditions--including cancer.

Researchers Find Intestinal Immune Cell Prevents Food Allergies

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:10:42 EST

Researchers at WashU Medicine found that a small population of immune cells in the mouse intestine prevents allergic responses to food, suggesting that targeting such cells therapeutically could potentially lead to a new treatment for allergies.

Breast Cancer and Mental Health: How to Manage Depression, Anxiety, and Treatment Challenges

Living Beyond Breast Cancer — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:01 EST

Breast cancer and mental health: How to manage depression, anxiety, and treatment challenges

Frequent Exposure to Gun Violence Is Associated with Depression, Suicide and Mental Health

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:55:48 EST

In Rutgers Health study, nearly 40% of participants surveyed reported hearing gunshots multiple times throughout their lives

American College of Physicians Awards $260,000 in Grants to Address Equity Challenges in Obesity Care

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:15:00 EST

Today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) announced that it has awarded a total of $260,000 in grants to support regional programs that address equity challenges in obesity care.

The Medical Minute: Getting Ahead of Head and Neck Cancer

Penn State Health — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:10:37 EST

The warning signs of head and neck cancer can be easy to miss. But according to a Penn State Health physician, prevention is possible.

Children Exposed to Higher Ozone Levels Early in Life Are More Likely to Develop Asthma

University of Washington — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:20:23 EST

Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6 -- but researchers didn't observe the increased risk of asthma at ages 8-9.

Over 100 Public Health Leaders--Including Former HHS Secretaries, CDC Directors, U.S. Surgeon General, Governors, and State Health Officials--Urge Congress to Reject Trump Administration's Dismantling of CDC and Public Health Programs

American Public Health Association (APHA) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:40:35 EST

Over 100 Public Health Leaders--Including Former HHS Secretaries, CDC Directors, U.S. Surgeon General, Governors, and State Health Officials--Urge Congress to Reject Trump Administration's Dismantling of CDC and Public Health Programs

ADHA Warns CDC Cuts Jeopardize Oral Health Prevention Programs

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:40:33 EST

ADHA Warns CDC Cuts Jeopardize Oral Health Prevention Programs

Texas Tech Health El Paso Expands Health Care Access with Grant from the Underserved Communities Foundation

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:00:06 EST

The collaboration between promotores, medical students and faculty ensures culturally competent and accessible health education.

Expert Available: Spring Allergy Season Is In Full Swing

Stony Brook University — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:45:46 EST

Pinning Down the Process of West Nile Virus Transmission

Ohio State University — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:45:07 EST

A federally funded project analyzing temperature, light pollution, and bird and mosquito abundance aims to pin down how these and other factors affect West Nile virus transmission. The ultimate goal is to advise health departments of the best time of year to kill mosquitoes that transmit the virus.

First Guideline on Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Calls for Changes in Practice to Improve Outcomes

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:24 EST

CF is a genetic disorder that causes problems with digestion and breathing. Currently, newborns in every state are screened for CF. However, great variation in practice and the genetic panels used con...

Rutgers Public Health Dean Available to Speak to Health Impacts of Layoffs at US Dept. of Health & Human Services

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:20 EST

With Spring in Bloom, Here's How to Navigate Allergies

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:10:48 EST

Catherine Monteleone, a professor and director of allergy and immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, provides guidance on managing this allergy season.

Breakthrough in Anti-Aging Solutions: Supramolecular Bakuchiol in Ionic Liquid Enhances Efficacy and Minimizing Irritation

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:05:53 EST

A groundbreaking study published in Supramolecular Materials introduces a novel supramolecular solution of bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative, using an ionic liquid (IL) carrier. This innovation achieves a breakthrough in anti-aging by delivering both high efficacy and skin-friendly gentleness.