Antibody therapy makes the immune systems of old mice young again
A novel antibody therapy makes the immune system of old mice appear younger, allowing the animals to better fend off infections and reduce inflammation (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Not getting enough sleep may make you feel years older
Insufficient sleep seems to result in people feeling older than they are, with a higher " subjective age " previously being linked to depression (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
A novel correction method for modelling parameter-driven autocorrelated time series with count outcome
Count time series (e.g., daily deaths) are a very common type of data in environmental health research. The series is generally autocorrelated, while the widely used generalized linear model is based on the as... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Xiao-Han Xu, Zi-Shu Zhan, Chen Shi, Ting Xiao and Chun-Quan Ou Tags: Research Source Type: research
Cyberchondria severity and utilization of health services in Polish society: a cross-sectional study
It has been suggested that cyberchondria leads to increased utilization of healthcare services. Unfortunately, not many studies have analyzed this effect comprehensively. The aim of this study was to analyze t... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mateusz Kobryn and Mariusz Duplaga Tags: Research Source Type: research
Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 compromises 17 universal and indivisible goals for sustainable development, however the interactions between the SDGs in Somalia is not known which is v... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Rage Adem, Hassan W. Nor, Mohamed M. Fuje, Abdinur H. Mohamed, Tobias Alfv én, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Ahmed Y. Guled, Mohamed M. Biday, Nina Viberg and Daniel Helldén Tags: Research Source Type: research
The individuals ’ awareness and adoption of electronic health records in China: a questionnaire survey of 1,337 individuals
This study explores the factors influencing the implementation of EHRs... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Yizhou Xu, Zongmin Pei, Xing He, Lu Guo, Li Zeng, Xiaoxuan Huang and Jian Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Menstruating while homeless: navigating access to products, spaces, and services
People experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the United States face substantial challenges related to menstruation, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited access to period products, heightened stigma, and ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Andrea L. DeMaria, Rebecca Martinez, Emily Otten, Emma Schnolis, Sofia Hrubiak, Jaclyn Frank, Risa Cromer, Yumary Ruiz and Natalia M. Rodriguez Tags: Research Source Type: research
Bird flu detected in US dairy cows – here’s what you need to know
The US Department of Agriculture has detected bird flu in dairy cows from Texas and Kansas – the first time the virus has been found in cattle (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
The relationship between psychological distress and weight maintenance in weight cycling: mediating role of eating behavior
Obesity is a global public health concern. The goal of this study was to see if eating habits could mediate the relationship between psychological distress and weight maintenance in a population with a history... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Wanyang Li, Dan Wang, Hongyu Chen, Yan Liu, Shuyao Dong, Mingyao Sun and Wei Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Changes in social mixing and attitudes and practices to precautionary measures in a maturing COVID-19 pandemic in six communities in Sudan: a qualitative study
With low COVID-19 vaccination coverage, non-pharmaceutical interventions were critical to mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic in Sudan. We explored changes in social contact patterns, risk perception, attitudes, ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Salma A.E. Ahmed, Rahaf AbuKoura, Abd Elhameed Ahmed, Omama Abdalla, Omnia Kamal Hassan, Ahmed Tom, Ahmed Eldirdiri, Drieg Ismaeil, Israa Zainalabdeen, Nazik Nurelhuda, Aljaile Ahmed, Afrah Abdan, Maysoon Dahab and Nada Abdelmagid Tags: Research Source Type: research
Differences in nutritional status and level of physical activity among adolescents living in urban and rural areas of Montenegro - national study
This study aims to assess the nutritional status and physical activity le... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erol Vrevic, Pavle Malovic, Dragan Bacovic, Danilo Bojanic and Aldijana Nokic Tags: Research Source Type: research
ICT penetration and life expectancy in emerging market economies: panel evidence from asymmetric causality analysis
Life expectancy is a significant result indicator of public health and sustainable development. Therefore, one of the final objectives of all economic and social policies is to increase the life expectancy. In... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Yilmaz Bayar, Ahmet Ozen, Mahmut Unsal Sasmaz and Marina Danilina Tags: Research Source Type: research
Cross-country variations in the caregiver role: evidence from the ENTWINE-iCohort study
Globally, economically developed countries face similar ageing demographics and the challenge of a ‘care gap’, yet they vary due to different care and formal support systems, and different cultural and societa... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Miko łaj Zarzycki, Noa Vilchinsky, Eva Bei, Giulia Ferraris, Diane Seddon and Val Morrison Tags: Research Source Type: research
Humans spread more viruses to other animals than they give to us
An analysis of viral genomes shows it is more common for viruses to jump from humans to other animals than the other way around (Source: New Scientist - Health)
Source: New Scientist - Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: research
Pregnancy health in a multi-state U.S. population of systemically underserved patients and their children: PROMISE cohort design and baseline characteristics
Gestational weight gain (GWG) is a routinely monitored aspect of pregnancy health, yet critical gaps remain about optimal GWG in pregnant people from socially marginalized groups, or with pre-pregnancy body ma... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Janne Boone-Heinonen, Kristin Lyon-Scott, Rachel Springer, Teresa Schmidt, Kimberly K. Vesco, Anna Booman, Dang Dinh, Stephen P. Fortmann, Byron A. Foster, Jenny Hauschildt, Shuling Liu, Jean O ’Malley, Amy Palma, Jonathan M. Snowden, Kalera Stratton an Tags: Research Source Type: research
