Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through the promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases. Public health professionals try to prevent problems from happening or recurring through implementing educational programs, recommending policies, administering services and conducting research. A large part of public health is promoting health care equity, quality and accessibility.
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Call to phase out lead bullets at shooting ranges
Lead released when people fire weapons at shooting ranges creates such a health risk that lead bullets should be phased out, according to new research.
Study reveals amount of premature deaths linked to international trade
A new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) has revealed for the first time the global scale of premature deaths related to air pollution from international trade.
Maple syrup extract boosts antibiotics, may ward off 'superbugs'
A new study shows that a phenolic rich extract from maple syrup dramatically enhances antibiotic action against infection-causing bacteria.
Cancer mortality rates continue to drop, according to national report
The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer from the Department of Health and Human Services finds cancer death rates are declining.
Reverse zoonosis: Can you make your pet sick?
It is well known that animals can, sometimes, pass diseases to humans. However, it is a lesser known fact that humans can also infect animals.
Occupational exposure to magnetic fields increases risk of ALS
A new study finds that high exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields through work significantly increases the risk of dying from ALS.
States can lower risk of measles outbreak by strengthening exemption policies
States with weaker non-medical exemption policies for vaccinations can reduce the likelihood of a measles outbreak 140 to 190 percent by strengthening them, a new study from the University of...
The global tobacco control treaty has reduced smoking rates in its first decade, but more work is needed
Despite worldwide progress since the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) came into effect in 2005, not all key demand-reduction measures have been fully implemented at the same...
Swimming lessons may be life-saver for children with autism
A new study looking at injury mortality in people with autism finds that accidental deaths are common and that swimming lessons could save lives.
Energy drinks mask alcohol's effects, increase injury risk
People who mix highly caffeinated energy drinks with their alcoholic beverages may be at increased risk for injury, according to a review in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Happiness declining in U.S. due to 'social crisis'
Today is the International Day of Happiness. A new report, however, finds that happiness levels in America are falling, largely due to a 'social crisis.'
Better sleep can make us feel like a million bucks
New research examines the impact of improving sleep quality and finds the effects comparable with a lottery win of a quarter of a million dollars.
Empathy from the sick may be critical to halting disease outbreaks
A little empathy can go a long way toward ending infectious disease outbreaks.
58 million Americans are exposed to loud, frequent noises, including firearms, at work and home
Loud noise exposure is a common environmental hazard in the United States that can lead to hearing loss and other conditions such as sleep disturbance, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Common screening tests unsuitable for predicting preterm births
A new study investigates the predictive accuracy of two common tests for preterm birth: ultrasound examination of the cervix and fetal fibronectin levels.
Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children
Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.
Poor diet to blame for almost half of CVD deaths
A poor diet - especially one low in nuts and vegetables - accounts for more than 415,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease in the U.S., new study finds.
Weight gain on the rise, but fewer adults attempting weight loss
Despite an increase in overweight and obesity over the past 3 decades, new research finds that fewer adults are attempting to lose weight.
Research challenges idea that birth weight is a good proxy for population health
Despite dramatic improvements in human health, babies' average birth-weights have not increased over the last 150 years reveals new research from the London School of Economics and Political...
New study reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
A landmark study mapping a poorly understood and highly controversial class of genes, known as long non-coding RNAs, has found evidence of evolutionary selection and links with major diseases...