How murals and public art can play a role in public health
When Shirley-Anne Gardiner broke three bones in her back, she was all too aware of the physical journey…
Metals and sulfate particles drive asthma hospitalizations linked to air pollution
Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulfate particles are the components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) that…
Genetic clustering of swine influenza revealed in Northern Italy
A new scientific article, titled “Swine influenza surveillance in Italy uncovers regional and farm-based genetic clustering”, has been…
Sharp rise in pertussis hospitalizations highlights need for timely vaccination
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a vaccine-preventable disease which continues to circulate even in areas where…
RFK Jr. targets psychiatric meds, such as SSRIs, in wake of Minneapolis mass shooting
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday that he’s looking into psychiatric medication as a…
NIH funding and local employment
Funding levels for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have come under scrutiny since President Trump took office…
Patient community must have a voice in public health AI
In both health care and public health — distinct but overlapping fields — generative AI is already reshaping…
Interpersonal violence in NZ is a public health crisis, not just a social one – new research
More than 60% of women in New Zealand have experienced some form of interpersonal violence – an alarming…
Can eating yogurt every week lower your type 2 diabetes risk?
With type 2 diabetes rates soaring, new FDA-approved messaging highlights yogurt as a practical dietary choice backed by…
How B Vitamins Could Slow Cognitive Decline and Protect Against Dementia
The family of B vitamins plays a surprisingly wide-ranging role in human health, influencing everything from brain function…
Owning a Smartphone Before 13 Linked to Alarming Mental Health Declines, Global Study Finds
A global study of more than 100,000 young people has found that receiving a smartphone before age 13…
Bali Traveller sparks urgent Measles alert across Queensland
A confirmed case of measles has sparked a fresh health alert after a traveller returned to Australia from…