Tobacco Users May Not Agree Nicotine Harms Kids
Users of tobacco products are less likely than the public to agree that nicotine exposure … more
Public health
Depression Linked to Asthma Onset in African American Women
Depression and asthma—two of the most vexing public health issues in the United States—were once … more
In the cloud: How coughs and sneezes float farther than you think
The next time you feel a sneeze coming on, raise your elbow to cover up … more
Obesity associated with lower academic attainment in teen girls
Obesity in adolescent girls is associated with lower academic attainment levels throughout their teenage years, … more
Hangovers do not seem to have much influence on the time to next drink
Many if not most people during their lives have experienced a hangover. Some people believe … more
Internet-Based Study Aims to Help Infertile Couples
Infertility is among the most painful problems a couple can face, with emotional repercussions that … more
Hepatitis C Virus Proven to Remain Infectious for Up to Six Weeks on Surfaces
Yale researchers from the schools of public health and medicine have proven that an accidental … more
Suicide widely deemed immoral because it ‘taints the soul’
Suicide is a major public health issue; it takes the lives of more than a … more
U.S. ranks near bottom in efficiency of health care spending
A new study by researchers at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and McGill … more
Herpes viruses associated with cognitive impairment
The herpes virus that produces cold sores during times of stress now has been linked … more
Can food production increase without disease risk?
It’s an age-old dilemma. In order to produce more food in poorer, less-developed countries, you … more
