Why are autoimmune and allergic diseases rising?
In a Q&A, Yale ’s Andrew Wang discusses the increase in autoimmune and allergic diseases and the effects of the modern environment on our immune system. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 9, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Asteroid strikes may have frozen past Earth into'snowball,' study argues
Asteroid impacts at key moments in the Earth's past could have set off global freezes that covered the entire planet in ice for thousands or even millions of years. This is the conclusion of a study led by researchers at Yale University, who modeled the climatic consequences of a large asteroid…#yaleuniversity #scienceadvances #snowballearth #minminfu #chicxulub #neoproterozoicera #cretaceousperiod #lastglacialmaximum #northernamerica #northerneurope (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blood pressure: Your questions answered
Hypertension can negatively affect your health. Yale Medicine specialists explain what the numbers mean and what you can do to lower your blood pressure. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Obesity is not a choice: A Q & A with Ania Jastreboff
Yale endocrinologist Ania Jastreboff discusses barriers to treating obesity, benefits of clinical trials, and the new era of obesity medicine. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
The FDA ’s proposed ruling on lab tests could have unintended consequences
Yale experts warn that new regulations may hinder access to testing for rare diseases and the ability to respond to pandemics quickly. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Investigating genetic, environmental risk factors for opioid use disorder
A new study led by Yale and VA researchers showed that environmental factors explained more risk for opioid dependence than genetic predictors. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Upstate celebrates Black History Month with series of lectures
Yale University's Lucila Ohno-Machado, MD, MBA, PhD, will offer a virtual presentation on Racial Bias in Health and AI Feb. 13. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)
Source: SUNY Upstate Medical - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: News Source Type: news
Lifting of federal funding ban tied to increase in gun violence research
Clinical trials and publications on gun violence have increased after the end of decades of drought in federal funding for research, a new study confirms. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
How to stay connected with a loved one with Alzheimer ’s disease
Changes in behavior and communication that accompany Alzheimer ’s can be difficult to navigate. A Yale Medicine neurologist offers everyday tips for caregivers. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
7 Ways to Deal With Climate Despair
Forget climate anxiety: many people are in flat-out climate despair. About two-thirds of Americans (65%) report being worried about global warming, according to a January report from the Yale Program for Climate Communication. One in 10 say they’ve recently felt depressed over their concerns for the planet, and a similar percentage describe feeling on edge or like they’re unable to stop worrying about global warming.
No wonder more people are seeking care from climate-aware therapists. Some go to therapy to figure out whether they should have kids in the age of rapid climate change. Others are dealing with p...
Source: TIME: Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Elie Honig Smokes J.D. Vance ’s ‘Ridiculous and Illegitimate’ Election Claim: ‘He Knows That’s Bogus’
CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig had some blunt words for Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), who explained what he would have done as Donald Trump’s vice president on Jan. 6, 2021. Appearing on ABC’s This Week, Vance said that if he had been vice president, he would have acquiesced to Trump’s insistence…#eliehonig #jdvance #donaldtrumps #abc #trump #pennsylvania #georgia #uscongress #kaitlancollins #yale (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
LoRusso named the Amy and Joseph Perella Professor of Medicine
Patricia LoRusso is an internationally recognized expert in drug development and early-phase clinical investigation of novel cancer therapies. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Pulmonary rehabilitation is difficult for millions of Americans to access
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an essential treatment for patients with chronic respiratory disease. But for many people in the U.S., programs are far away. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Circufiber Announces Successful Clinical Trial at Yale School of Medicine
Proprietary mineral formula in socks clinically shown to boost circulation in feet and lower legs. BOSTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Circufiber Inc., makers of the world's most scientifically advanced diabetic socks, announced today that it had achieved successful results in a... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 5, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TRI Source Type: news
On this day in history, February 4, 2004, Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launches'The Facebook '
On this day in history, February 4, 2004, Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg launches 'The Facebook' Facebook is arguably one of the most recognizable names of the 21st century. The social media site is known as a place to share photos, post on your "wall" and update your friends and family on almost…#harvard #markzuckerberg #facebookfacebook #whiteplains #onthisday #facemash #britannica #braindevelopment #yale #stanford (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
