Category: Public Health

Public Health

Language Barriers Delay Peanut Introduction to Infants

Non-English-speaking families face disparities in early food allergy prevention guidance despite standard pediatric recommendations.

Public Health

US May Lose Measles Elimination Status This Week

This week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will evaluate whether the US and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status.

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

Prenatal Opioid Exposure Tied to Higher Childhood Hospitalizations

Children prenatally exposed to prescription opioids face increased rates of hospital admission, particularly for respiratory illnesses and infections.

Smoking

High-Nicotine Vapes Tied to Greater Nicotine Dependence in Young Adults

A national study links e-cigarettes containing at least 4% nicotine to increased dependence and lower cessation rates among young adults.

Healthcare & Policy

Global Ozone Air Pollution Deaths Nearly Doubled Over Two Decades

Premature deaths linked to long-term exposure to ground-level ozone nearly doubled worldwide between 2000 and 2020, reaching an estimated 480,000 annual fatalities.