Cart is empty Inhaling low concentrations of ethanol vapor can disable the influenza A virus in mice, without harmful side effects, says a new study by scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). The scientists believe it may also treat similar viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19.
Study shows children’s inactivity remains an issue in wake of pandemic
New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels—but children are still more sedentary during the week.
Study highlights three US regions hit the hardest by deaths of despair since 2010
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine identified three overlapping clusters of deaths of despair (i.e., suicide, overdose, and chronic liver disease and cirrhosis deaths) across the United States since 2010.
Rural Midwest women face unique challenges and are at risk for poor pregnancy and overall health outcomes, says study
A study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health researchers is one of the first to provide insight into health and behaviors of reproductive-age women in the rural Midwest before and between pregnancies. This population is at risk for poor health and pregnancy outcomes but, typically, is underrepresented in national, statewide and other public health studies.
Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain
Obesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in the International Journal of Obesity now finds that preteens carrying excess weight have notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to preteens with normal body-mass index (BMI).
Mental health services as part of pediatric primary care improves mental health care engagement for children
New research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health has found that integrating mental health services into pediatric primary care at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) can improve access to and engagement in mental health care for Medicaid-enrolled children. This research compared healthcare utilization, psychotropic medication use, and follow-up care among Medicaid-enrolled children aged 3 to 17 years at FQHCs that had implemented a model of mental health integration known as TEAM UP for Children to FQHCs that had not implemented the model.
Surveillance in Vietnam highlights hotspots for viral disease emergence
A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) identified a viral hotspot in Vietnam where bat roosting sites, bat guano harvesting, and pig farms are all in close proximity. The findings of this collaborative One Health study, described in the latest issue of the journal Viruses, have important implications for public health and wildlife conservation.
Precision eye therapy for dogs ready for human clinical development
A successful gene therapy trialed at Michigan State University in dogs with an inherited eye disease is ready to be developed for clinical use in human patients with a rare condition called retinitis pigmentosa.
Social media fueling eating disorders among female athletes, research shows
Social media is fueling eating disorders among female athletes who feel they must achieve the “ideal” body, according to experts.
Millions affected by problem gambling have limited access to support, finds report
New research has shown a lack of support available for family members and friends of people with gambling problems.