//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/public_health/ Read about scientific research on a wide-array of public health issues. en-us Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:55:32 EDT Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:55:32 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/public_health/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130307.htm From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, 'monstrous births' -- malformed or anomalous fetuses -- were, to Western medicine, an object of superstition. In 19th-century America, they became instead an object of the 'modern scientific study of monstrosity,' a field formalized by French scientist Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire. This clinical turn was positioned against the backdrop of social, political, and economic activity that codified laws governing slavery, citizenship, immigration, family, wealth, and access to resources. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:03:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130307.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124853.htm The US continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status and race, finds a new report. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:48:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124853.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124045.htm Health benefits that have resulted from reductions in fine particulate air pollution aren't distributed equally among populations in the U.S., a new Yale-led study finds. Racial and ethnic minorities -- and Black people in particular -- still experience disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease-related deaths caused by exposure to fine particulate matter, according to the research. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124045.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142809.htm A new study found that more than half of people who own dogs expressed some level of canine vaccine hesitancy -- i.e. skepticism about vaccinating their pets against rabies and other diseases. An estimated 45 percent of US households own a dog; according to the survey results, nearly 40 percent of dog owners believe that canine vaccines are unsafe, more than 20 percent believe these vaccines are ineffective, and 30 percent consider them to be medically unnecessary. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121749.htm Researchers have developed a method for forecasting the short-term progression of an epidemic using extremely limited amounts of data. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121749.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195937.htm A new economic analysis has linked, for the first time, conduct problems among kindergarten students with significant costs to society in terms of crime and associated medical expenses and lost productivity when they are adults. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:59:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830195937.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm New research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the dangerous, injury-plagued sport reserved for thrill-seekers that it is often perceived to be and that the health benefits outweigh the risks. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:18:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm 一项新的研究表明父母监禁elevates cardiovascular risk in early adulthood, potentially contributing to larger health disparities. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131747.htm Living in a racially segregated neighborhood puts Black children at a higher risk of having elevated blood lead levels, and this association has persisted over more than two decades, according to new research. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:17:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131747.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm Alcohol use and subsequent handgun carrying were positively associated during adolescence and young adulthood among individuals who grew up in rural areas, similar to findings in urban areas. Reducing alcohol use may be an important strategy to prevent handgun carrying and firearm-related harm among young people in rural areas. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:29:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111653.htm Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study has found. 星期二,2023年8月22日11:16:53美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114409.htm A new study has found that a natural language processing (NLP) system showed excellent performance when ported to a new health system and tested on more than six million clinical notes of patients seen in Florida. Performance was evaluated for generalizability and portability, defined as ease and accuracy when deploying the software in a new environment and of updating its use to meet the needs of new data. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114409.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815151126.htm A new study finds that ongoing extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups -- particularly Black older adults and those living in poor neighborhoods. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:11:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815151126.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174519.htm A new study suggests that the 'impact factor' used to evaluate scientific journals and research papers does not accurately capture the impact of medical papers on health outcomes for all patients, particularly those in low or middle-income countries. As an alternative, the researchers developed a metric that they call the 'diversity factor.' Evaluating articles and journals using a new 'diversity index' could promote a wider range of perspectives and better global health outcomes, researchers say. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:45:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174519.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143829.htm Producers of infant formula employ comprehensive food safety systems, including product testing to ensure those systems are working. A new study finds that some testing methods are more powerful at catching contaminants than others. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:38:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143829.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151252.htm Wearable technology presents immense opportunities to improve the way we live our lives, but a group of international researchers say the rapidly developing field also brings big challenges. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 15:12:52 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808151252.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123659.htm The projected cost of caring for millions of individuals who have Alzheimer's disease (AD) worldwide will exceed a $1 trillion in a few years. In addition to the enormous health burden, patients and their caregivers experience financial, physical and psychological strain. A theory regarding repeated drug failure in AD is that patients undergoing experimental therapies are selected too late in the disease process. Therefore, it is important to identify patients at a high risk of progression to AD in early stages of the disease. To help identify persons who could benefit from early interventions, researchers from Boston University have developed a deep learning framework that can stratify individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) based on their risk of advancing to AD. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:36:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230804123659.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801152856.htm 评估17以前已发表的研究uggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an increased risk of engaging in criminal behavior in adulthood -- but more evidence is needed to strengthen understanding. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:28:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801152856.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105011.htm Moving to more polluted areas was associated with an increase in body mass index, according to an analysis of more than 46,000 children and adolescents living in Catalonia. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:50:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230801105011.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122711.htm A new study has added weight to the evidence that watching too much television as a child can lead to poor health in adulthood. The research found that children who watched more television were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome as an adult. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:27:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122711.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124604.htm A new study finds that only a small number of U.S. policies consider ultra-processed foods, lagging behind countries such as Belgium, Brazil, and Israel. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:46:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717180010.htm Improving diagnosis in health care is a moral, professional and public health imperative, according to the U.S. National Academy of Medicine. However, little is known about the full scope of harms related to medical misdiagnosis -- current estimates range widely. Using novel methods, a team sought to derive what is believed to be the first rigorous national estimate of permanent disability and death from diagnostic error. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:00:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717180010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143216.htm 一项新的研究发现,超过一百万个我们德aths per year -- including many young and working-age adults -- could be avoided if the US had mortality rates similar to its peer nations. In 2021, 1.1 million deaths would have been averted in the United States if the US had mortality rates similar to other wealthy nations, according to a new study. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:32:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143216.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124725.htm Scientists contest longstanding hypothesis about mysterious illness affecting Gulf War veterans, providing first direct evidence that symptoms are driven by impaired mitochondria. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:47:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124725.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110913.htm Global efforts to reduce infectious disease rates must have a greater focus on older children and adolescents after a shift in disease burden onto this demographic, according to a new study. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:09:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230704110913.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133100.htm A new study has found that maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, hitting some racial and ethnic groups and states harder than others. The study found rates highest for Black populations and the largest increase was seen in American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. By region, high rates of maternal mortality were found in northern Mountain states and the Midwest in addition to the South, a region traditionally known to have high rates. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:31:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133100.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133029.htm LLM-based generative chat tools, such as ChatGPT or Google's MedPaLM have great medical potential, but there are inherent risks associated with their unregulated use in healthcare. A new article addresses one of the most pressing international issues of our time: How to regulate Large Language Models (LLMs) in general and specifically in health. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:30:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230703133029.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629193301.htm In light of climate change and the impending transition to clean energy, many long-standing programs to address energy insecurity need to be refreshed. A new paper provides growing documentation of the connections between energy insecurity and poor health. The paper also offers an overview of current policy initiatives and discusses ways that current policies can be improved upon. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:33:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230629193301.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628194941.htm Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo in relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a recent trial. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:49:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628194941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627141942.htm As human-driven climate change amplifies natural disasters, hurricanes and typhoons stand to increase in intensity. Until now, there existed very few freely available computer models designed to estimate the economic costs of such events, but a team of researchers has recently announced the completion of an open-source model that stands to help countries with high tropical cyclone risks better calculate just how much those storms will impact their people and their economies. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:19:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627141942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123030.htm In the midst of a global opioid epidemic, a team of scientists is exploring natural killer (NK) cells as an alternative treatment for neuropathic pain. Researchers gather existing evidence for the impact of NK cells in pain, pointing to their ability to prune the damaged nerve cells that may cause it. They urge the scientific community to explore biological mechanisms underlying NK cell activity to move towards a realistic pain therapy that is both effective and safe. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123030.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164803.htm A new survey finds that the American public is ill-informed about RSV, unfamiliar with its most common symptoms, and more hesitant to recommend a vaccine against it to pregnant people than to older adults. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:48:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621164803.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230620113745.htm Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to socialize and have a stronger sense of community, report researchers. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:37:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230620113745.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230605181244.htm 世界各国政府必须做更多的拦截e the growing threat of drug-resistant infections, according to new research. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites stop responding to medicines designed to treat them. After the World Health Organization declared AMR one of the top 10 public health threats facing humanity, national action plans to tackle the threat were developed by more than 100 countries. Academics say the plans focus on designing policies to curb AMR and devising tools to implement the policies -- but they do not adequately factor in monitoring and evaluation. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:12:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230605181244.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141403.htm New research offers insights into how researchers can use their platforms to help end the use of stigmatizing language. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:14:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230525141403.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230511164553.htm With the help of extensive data from intensive care units of various hospitals, an artificial intelligence was developed that provides suggestions for the treatment of people who require intensive care due to sepsis. Analyses show that artificial intelligence already surpasses the quality of human decisions. However, it is now important to also discuss the legal aspects of such methods. Thu, 11 May 2023 16:45:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230511164553.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230425111140.htm A new study has highlighted under-prepared regions across the world most at risk of the devastating effects of scorching temperatures. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:11:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230425111140.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419125054.htm A new study tracks arrival and spread of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) decimating wild birds, impacting poultry and pushing up egg prices. The team found that the deadly impact on wild birds and a shift from seasonal to year-round infections signal dangerous changes in avian influenza in the U.S. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:50:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230419125054.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230407094243.htm People around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:42:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230407094243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330172137.htm A new study finds that overprescribing and inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics is not only leading to antibiotic resistance, but also causing significant patient harm. It's one of the most comprehensive studies to document the impact of antibiotic overuse in clinical practice. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:21:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330172137.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102329.htm Overdose mortality among people age 65 and older quadrupled over 20 years, suggesting the need for greater mental health and substance use disorder policies addressed at curbing the trend. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:23:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102329.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102226.htm A new analysis shows that, compared to similarly high-income European countries, the United States continues to have substantially higher death rates at all but the oldest ages, resulting in more 'excess deaths,' and this gap widened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:22:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102226.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155043.htm 的COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, according to a new population-based study based on survey responses from a sample of over 64,000 13- to 18-year-olds assessed prior to and up to two years into the pandemic. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:50:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314155043.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314154913.htm A global maternal immunization program for group B Streptococcus -- strep B -- would save millions in healthcare costs by reducing death and disability, but without tiered pricing, equitable access would likely not be achieved. Several vaccines are currently under development, and an assessment of the impact and value of a global program has now been published. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:49:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230314154913.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313215101.htm 制药公司越来越partnering with real patients, or patient influencers, who share their experiences and advice on social media. A new study offers a first glimpse at why and how they do it. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:51:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230313215101.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230310160802.htm Rather than let the next outbreak take the world by surprise, two virologists say that the scientific community should invest in a four-part research framework to proactively identify animal viruses that might infect humans. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:08:02 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230310160802.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309101336.htm Using a novel economic-epidemiological model, researchers examine the health and economic impacts that could have occurred if California took a 'business-as-usual' approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:13:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309101336.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309101330.htm A new study suggests the rise in mental health disorders in children and teens is attributed to a decline over decades in opportunities for them to play, roam and engage in activities independent of direct oversight and control by adults. Although well intended, adults' drive to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence they need for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide among young people. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:13:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230309101330.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084349.htm Researchers found opioids were responsible for more than half of all fatal poisonings in children ages 5 and younger, more than double the proportion of fatal poisonings caused by opioids in 2005. Additionally, over-the-counter drugs still contribute to fatal poisonings in this age group despite increased regulation. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:43:49 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308084349.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228075750.htm Leading environmental health experts have called for a comprehensive review of the UK's fire safety regulations, with a focus on the environmental and health risks of current chemical flame retardants. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:57:50 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230228075750.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132453.htm To encourage more active lifestyles, public health agencies recommend mixed-use neighborhoods and 'complete' streets that are friendlier to walkers and bikers, but new research finds that while those strategies increase physical activity, an urban bias limits their applicability in many parts of the country. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:24:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132453.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135044.htm Adverse childhood experiences in mothers can affect their children's mental and physical health, as researchers report. The study found that maltreatment during a mother's childhood is associated with a higher risk of health problems such as asthma, autism, and depression in the next generation. Early intervention to support affected mothers might help to counter this effect. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:50:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135044.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222141108.htm New research showing high infant mortality rates are contributing to an incessant rise of the global human population supports arguments for greater access to contraception and family planning in low- and middle-income nations. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:11:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222141108.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222141002.htm Blue foods -- those that come from the ocean or freshwater environments -- have tremendous potential to help address several global challenges. With careful implementation of policies that leverage these foods, nations could get a boost on efforts to reduce nutritional deficits, lower disease risk, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and ensure resilience in the face of climate change. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:10:02 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230222141002.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221180107.htm A recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare workers for children with complex medical needs by offering family members certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and paying them for at-home medical care their child requires. Results show that children who received family-CNA care were not more likely to be hospitalized than children cared for by a non-family CNA. Children with family-CNA caregivers also experienced greater care continuity since turnover was not an issue as it tends to be with traditional home healthcare workers. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:01:07 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221180107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221113116.htm The metaverse is a technological revolution in the field of virtual reality, with potential benefits to public health research. A new article proposes several new ways in which the metaverse can help us design, test, and experience health-promoting environments to minimize the risk of non-communicable diseases. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:31:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221113116.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221113045.htm Fewer people are dying from cardiovascular disease in the U.S., according to new research. But rural counties and those with a higher percentage of Black residents consistently experienced higher rates of cardiovascular disease than urban and more predominantly white counties. The study showed that deaths from heart disease consistently declined at the county level from 2009 to 2018. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:30:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230221113045.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216172237.htm Black and Hispanic Americans appear to experience more symptoms and health problems related to long COVID, a lay term that captures an array of symptoms and health problems, than white people, but are not as likely to be diagnosed with the condition, according to new research. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:22:37 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216172237.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216161157.htm The United States, the largest importer of wildlife in the world, is not prepared for future spread of animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases due to gaps among governmental agencies designed to combat these threats, concludes a new analysis. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:11:57 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216161157.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230205081259.htm How long people live is less predictable and life expectancy for young people can be as much as 14 years shorter in violent countries, compared to peaceful countries, according to a new study. It reveals a direct link between the uncertainty of living in a violent setting, even for those not directly involved in the violence, and a 'double burden' of shorter and less predictable lives. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:12:59 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230205081259.htm