Study links paid sick leave to lower infection risk
Home service workers-those who provide care, inspections, or repairs inside private homes-can often lack paid sick leave, making…
PAHO Releases Primary Care Guide on Tobacco, Nicotine Cessation
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released a new clinical booklet aimed at strengthening tobacco and nicotine…
42% of Adults 50+ Skipped Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 currently lags among people 50 and older, according to a national survey. Forty-two…
Measles outbreak rips through Dilley child detention center, as nationwide epidemic deepens
A measles outbreak has been reported at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, one of…
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at LAX, Disneyland – Orange County Register
Public health officials warned Saturday of possible measles exposure at Los Angeles International Airport, the Disneyland Resort and…
Chemical inhibitor helps viruses overcome bacterial immune defenses
Antimicrobial resistance – when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs design to kill them – is…
Makoko demolition may trigger mental disorders, say experts
Seasoned psychiatrists have warned that the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko could trigger severe emotional distress, mental…
Overview of dietary intake assessment methods and dietary outcomes in Roma population: a scoping review
Overall, 648 papers were identified through database searches, and an additional 22 were retrieved via other methods, including…
Wastewater surveillance reveals hidden COVID spread beyond reported cases
As COVID-19 testing becomes less routine, official case numbers can make outbreaks look smaller than they really are.…
Sino Biological expands research reagent portfolio to support global Nipah virus vaccine and diagnostic development
Recent reports of Nipah virus (NiV) infections in West Bengal, India, have reignited global concern, prompting public health…
Should You Eat More Or Less Red Meat? A Public Health Expert Explains
Still Life Of Protein Foods. (Photo by Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via…
Global plastics could double health threats by 2040: Study
Adverse health impacts linked to greenhouse gases, air pollutants and toxic chemicals emitted from the global plastics system…