Category: Public Health

Public Health

FDA Campaign Prevents 444,000 Youth From Starting E-cigarette Use

New research shows "The Real Cost" educational efforts blocked millions in illegal e-cigarette sales and shifted youth attitudes toward nicotine addiction.

Public Health

Napping and Liver Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients

Napping for more than 30 minutes daily significantly increases the likelihood of developing chronic liver conditions in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Public Health

High-performance ICUs Had Lower Pandemic Mortality Rates

ICU mortality rates during the pandemic were significantly lower in ICUs that exhibited high efficiency, pre-COVID-19.

Pediatrics

Maternal RSV Vaccine Cuts Infant Hospitalizations Nearly 70%

Real-world data published in JAMA Network Open confirm the effectiveness of the RSVpreF vaccine in protecting newborns from respiratory syncytial virus.

Smoking

GLP-1s Tied to Lower Risk of Substance Use Disorders

A study of 142,000 patients suggests GLP-1 medications may influence brain pathways involved in cravings for nicotine, opioids, and alcohol.

Healthcare & Policy

Microplastics May Intensify Immune Response to Common Allergens

New research suggests that microplastic particles can bind to allergens and carry them deeper into the respiratory system.