All Public Health articles – Page 20
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NewsEngineered human skin bacteria repel mosquitoes for 11 days, study shows
Genetically engineered human skin bacteria can make mice less attractive to mosquitoes for 11 days, a new study reveals.
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NewsIncidence of heart attacks and strokes found to be lower after COVID-19 vaccination
A new study involving nearly the whole adult population of England has found that the incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination.
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NewsDespite risk, many unsure of temperature to heat food to prevent illness
With bird flu virus detected in cow’s milk, U.S. health authorities have warned the public against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk, and have reiterated a general warning that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can make you sick. Relatively few ...
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NewsMadrid study shows decrease in active hepatitis C infection among risk groups
A study conducted through a mobile screening unit in Madrid, Spain from 2017 to 2023 found that active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection decreased from 23% to 6% in that period among people who use drugs (PWUD) that visited the unit.
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NewsWearable health sensors are a powerful tool in disease detection
When seemingly healthy people receive an alert from a wearable sensor telling them they might have a respiratory virus, only a quarter of people follow up such an alert with an at-home viral test, according to a new study.
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NewsScientists investigate effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions against pathogens
Scientists have investigated the success of non-pharmaceutical interventions, analysing almost two million SARS-CoV-2 genomes that occurred in the German population during the years of the pandemic.
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NewsNew ECDC Director Pamela Rendi-Wagner emphasises importance of restoring public trust in science after pandemic
Incoming ECDC Director Dr Pamela Rendi Wagner has outlined her vision for the agency, highlighting the challenges to public health after the COVID-19 pandemic, including war in Europe, climate change, and increasing social inequalities.
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NewsWhite paper explores innovative approaches to vaccine trials and pandemic preparedness
An international consortium of experts has created a white paper on innovative approaches for clinical vaccine research in order to be better prepared for future pandemics.
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NewsStudy backs RSV vaccine safety during pregnancy
Vaccinating mothers against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during late pregnancy to protect their newborns is not associated with an increased risk of preterm birth or other poor outcomes, according to a new study.
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NewsWHO updates laboratory biosecurity guidance
WHO recently issued updated guidance for national authorities and biomedical laboratories to manage biological risks, including strengthening of cybersecurity measures and reducing risks from new technologies.
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NewsResearchers develop predictive model for cross-border COVID spread
A study on the spread of infections across Nordic borders from spring until the end of 2020 sheds light on the efficacy of cross-border travel restrictions, helping to better understand which measures actually make a difference.
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NewsPublic fails to appreciate risk of consuming raw milk, survey finds
Fewer than half of U.S. adults know that drinking raw milk is less safe than drinking pasteurized milk and many Americans do not understand the risks of consuming raw milk, according to a new health survey.
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NewsRegular vaccine boosts may help people who are immunocompromised fight Covid-19
New research finds booster doses of bivalent vaccines given every three to six months helps maintain a person’s ability to neutralize multiple SARS-CoV-2 strains, including XBB.1.5.
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NewsCOVID-19 pandemic tied to low birth weight for infants in India
The incidence of low birth weight rose sharply in India amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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NewsRecombinHunt: predicting new pandemics through data analysis
A study presents the promising results of RecombinHunt, a new data-driven method which can identify, with high accuracy and computational efficiency, recombinant SARS-CoV-2 genomes with one or two breakpoints.
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NewsSurvey finds many have misconceptions about sexually transmitted infection risk
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in the U.S., including an 80% increase in syphilis over a five-year period, but a new survey finds many Americans have misconceptions on how STIs are spread and who should be treated.
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NewsResearchers advise strengthening immunity against COVID-19 in people with cancer
Researchers who led a study on the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID-19 among cancer patients in Catalonia, have recommended administering additional doses of the vaccine among this risk population.
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NewsMothers have lower risk of caesarean births after COVID vaccination
Pregnant women who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 are less likely to have a caesarean section or experience hypertension, according to a study.
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NewsSyphilis cases are rising, but many people don’t know the symptoms
Syphilis cases are on the rise around the globe, but many Americans don’t know the symptoms. Just over half know that a case of syphilis can be permanently cured and most either mistakenly think there is a vaccine to prevent it or are unsure.
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NewsMonitoring shows chikungunya epidemics can be predicted by means of surveillance
A study conducted in a medium-sized city in São Paulo state (Brazil) found that chikungunya, which has caused major epidemics in several countries, can also circulate silently in a community, with few infections for years.