Probe into farm animals could help treat drug-resistant bacteria
Growing threats to public health could be addressed by cutting-edge research that reveals how farm animals contribute to the spread […]
In just a few short months, hospitals across the country will start their annual push to make sure their workers […] Once hailed as essential to advance health care into the 21st Century, electronic health record (EHR) systems have increased rather […] The US mental health system faces considerable challenges in delivering behavioral healthcare to populations in need. In a special supplement […] When you go to the doctor or hospital, one piece of information that you’re always asked to provide — in […] For those planning to become parents, advances in sequencing technologies could make preconception carrier screening more useful by looking at […] States with stricter firearm laws have lower rates of firearm-related deaths in children, according to cross-sectional analyses to be presented […] Children raised in a rural environment, surrounded by animals and bacteria-laden dust, grow up to have more stress-resilient immune systems […] From 2002 to 2013, New York City implemented a series of policies prioritizing the public’s health in areas beyond traditional […] Teens who admit to texting while driving may be convinced to reduce risky cellphone use behind the wheel when presented […]Public Health
Most hospitals now require workers to get flu shots — except those that treat veterans: Nearly 70 percent of non-VA hospitals require vaccination, compared with 4 percent of VA hospitals, survey finds
Electronic health records fail because they are merely digital remakes of paper charts: Researchers ask, ‘What if doctors could just subscribe to news feeds about their patients?’
Behavioral health workforce faces critical challenges in meeting population needs
Emergency contact info helps researchers branch out family tree
Making next-generation preconception screening a reality for parents
Stricter state firearms laws associated with lower pediatric mortality rates from firearms: Pediatric providers could play pivotal roles in educating parents about pediatric firearm safety
City upbringing, without pets, boosts vulnerability to mental illness: ‘Hygiene hypothesis’ likely applies to psychiatric disorders too
Bloomberg era’s emphasis on ‘health in all policies’ improved New Yorkers’ heart health: Researchers analyze legislation from the 3 terms of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, focusing on health-related policies related to air pollution, diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation
How do you get teens to stop cellphone use while driving? Survey says, show them the money: Teen attitudes suggests most are willing stop texting while driving with an app-based strategy and financial incentives, but are not willing to give up music and navigation apps