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Researchers call for action to tackle global antibiotic shortages

Researchers call for action to tackle global antibiotic shortages

by Thea Cecilie Engelsen,University of OsloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotic shortages disrupt patient care, increase treatment costs, reduce effectiveness, and contribute to the rise

Researchers call for action to tackle global antibiotic shortages

by Thea Cecilie Engelsen,University of OsloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotic shortages disrupt patient care, increase treatment costs, reduce effectiveness, and contribute to the rise
What is bird flu, and should you be worried?

What is bird flu, and should you be worried?

What is bird flu, and should you be worried?by Jayne Roberts,University of GeorgiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe spread of avian influenza is concerning. But people shouldn't panic, sa

What is bird flu, and should you be worried?

What is bird flu, and should you be worried?by Jayne Roberts,University of GeorgiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe spread of avian influenza is concerning. But people shouldn't panic, sa
From adolescence to adulthood: Unlocking cognitive potential in individuals with Down syndrome

From adolescence to adulthood: Unlocking cognitive potential in individuals with Down syndrome

byBar-Ilan UniversityHeatmaps illustrating the partial correlations between cognitive tests for four groups: adolescents with NSID, adolescents with DS, adults with NSID, and adults with DS. Dar

From adolescence to adulthood: Unlocking cognitive potential in individuals with Down syndrome

byBar-Ilan UniversityHeatmaps illustrating the partial correlations between cognitive tests for four groups: adolescents with NSID, adolescents with DS, adults with NSID, and adults with DS. Dar
Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to more hospital admissions

Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to more hospital admissions

by Lori SolomonThere is an association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and increased all-cause and cause-specific hospital admissions for both physical and behavioral illnesses, ac

Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to more hospital admissions

by Lori SolomonThere is an association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and increased all-cause and cause-specific hospital admissions for both physical and behavioral illnesses, ac
Drug-resistant malaria's weak spot: Cholesterol-managing protein provides a new target

Drug-resistant malaria's weak spot: Cholesterol-managing protein provides a new target

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMalaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito's bite, is a leading cause of illness and d

Drug-resistant malaria's weak spot: Cholesterol-managing protein provides a new target

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMalaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito's bite, is a leading cause of illness and d
How a newly examined gut microbe drives the gut-lung axis

How a newly examined gut microbe drives the gut-lung axis

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoThe protozoan Tritrichomonas musculis as seen under a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Kyle Burrows/University of TorontoA team led by University of Toront

How a newly examined gut microbe drives the gut-lung axis

by Betty Zou,University of TorontoThe protozoan Tritrichomonas musculis as seen under a scanning electron microscope. Credit: Kyle Burrows/University of TorontoA team led by University of Toront
Study finds sleepiness affects New Year's resolution success

Study finds sleepiness affects New Year's resolution success

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of South Carolina, CQUniversity Australia and the University of Surrey recommend adding one more item to y

Study finds sleepiness affects New Year's resolution success

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of South Carolina, CQUniversity Australia and the University of Surrey recommend adding one more item to y
Traffic noise and poverty create a dangerous cocktail for heart health

Traffic noise and poverty create a dangerous cocktail for heart health

by Christine Vollgraf, Deutsches Zentrum für Herz-Kreislauf-Forschung e.V.Associations between transportation noise exposure/low SES groups and MACE. Credit:Journal of Exposure Science & Env

Traffic noise and poverty create a dangerous cocktail for heart health

by Christine Vollgraf, Deutsches Zentrum für Herz-Kreislauf-Forschung e.V.Associations between transportation noise exposure/low SES groups and MACE. Credit:Journal of Exposure Science & Env
Texas county reports measles outbreak among unvaccinated children

Texas county reports measles outbreak among unvaccinated children

by Stephanie BrownThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County.All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who a

Texas county reports measles outbreak among unvaccinated children

by Stephanie BrownThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County.All cases have been identified among unvaccinated school-aged children who a
Team publishes evidence to guide health status measurement

Team publishes evidence to guide health status measurement

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainComposite health indicators are valuable tools to assess population health over time and to identify areas for intervention. A scoping re

Team publishes evidence to guide health status measurement

byMary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainComposite health indicators are valuable tools to assess population health over time and to identify areas for intervention. A scoping re