Could your GP prescribe a park run instead of a pill?

by Siân Slade,University of MelbourneExamples of social prescribing: for whom, how, and what. Credit:Health Policy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.104992The old adage is a &quot

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

Could your GP prescribe a park run instead of a pill?

by Siân Slade,University of MelbourneExamples of social prescribing: for whom, how, and what. Credit:Health Policy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.104992The old adage is a &quot

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Specific plant foods reduce premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

by Elana GotkineFor childhood cancer survivors, specific plant foods are associated with a lower risk for premature aging, according to a studypublishedonline Jan. 23 in theJournal o

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

Up to three daily servings of kimchi may lower men's obesity risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating up to three daily servings of the Korean classic, kimchi, may lower men's overall risk of obesity, while radish kimchi is lin

Updated on: March 16,2024 12

Up to three daily servings of kimchi may lower men's obesity risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating up to three daily servings of the Korean classic, kimchi, may lower men's overall risk of obesity, while radish kimchi is lin

Updated on:March 16,2024 12

Social media adverts impact vaping behaviors among young people, study shows

by University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainViewing e-cigarette advertisements and content on social media—often endorsed by celebrities and social media influencers—is fueling the popularity o

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Social media adverts impact vaping behaviors among young people, study shows

by University of YorkCredit: CC0 Public DomainViewing e-cigarette advertisements and content on social media—often endorsed by celebrities and social media influencers—is fueling the popularity o

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

Researchers map mortality due to heat waves

by Anna Björklund,Karolinska InstitutetStudy cities in India according to a simplified Köppen-Geiger climate zone classification. Footnote: this is a derivative map from the Köppen Geiger classi

Updated on: March 26,2024 20

Researchers map mortality due to heat waves

by Anna Björklund,Karolinska InstitutetStudy cities in India according to a simplified Köppen-Geiger climate zone classification. Footnote: this is a derivative map from the Köppen Geiger classi

Updated on:March 26,2024 20

Wildfire smoke warnings need to be issued sooner, study finds

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonSummed frequencies of wildfire and smoke Tweets authored by institutional accounts (left) and maximum daily AQI values (for PM2.5) (right) in 2022 aggregated

Updated on: March 19,2024 15

Wildfire smoke warnings need to be issued sooner, study finds

by Leila Okahata,University of OregonSummed frequencies of wildfire and smoke Tweets authored by institutional accounts (left) and maximum daily AQI values (for PM2.5) (right) in 2022 aggregated

Updated on:March 19,2024 15

Study demonstrates one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet improves kidney health in patients with diabetes

by University of CórdobaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing car

Updated on: March 26,2024 10

Study demonstrates one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet improves kidney health in patients with diabetes

by University of CórdobaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Mediterranean diet garners praise once again, with another study ratifying its list of health benefits. In addition to preventing car

Updated on:March 26,2024 10

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance. Decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Brenda Yankam and Engelbert Bain Luchuo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health.

Updated on: March 18,2024 17

Global health research suffers from a power imbalance. Decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field

by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Brenda Yankam and Engelbert Bain Luchuo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health.

Updated on:March 18,2024 17

Recommendations address impact of climate change on child health

by Elana Gotkine and Mark Arredondo, M.D. sIn a policy statement and accompanying technical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Feb. 20 inPediatrics, recomme

Updated on: March 27,2024 14

Recommendations address impact of climate change on child health

by Elana Gotkine and Mark Arredondo, M.D. sIn a policy statement and accompanying technical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Feb. 20 inPediatrics, recomme

Updated on:March 27,2024 14

Incarceration history tied to lower access to health care

by Lori SolomonAn incarceration history is associated with worse access to and receipt of health care, according to a study published online Feb. 23 inJAMA Health Forum.Jingxuan Zhao, M.P.H., fr

Updated on: March 16,2024 10

Incarceration history tied to lower access to health care

by Lori SolomonAn incarceration history is associated with worse access to and receipt of health care, according to a study published online Feb. 23 inJAMA Health Forum.Jingxuan Zhao, M.P.H., fr

Updated on:March 16,2024 10

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on:March 23,2024 11

Study shows importance of coaching as part of lifestyle programs for women planning pregnancy

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPersonalized support by health professionals is critical to optimizing women's engagement and motivation in lifestyle programs, and improves outco

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

Study shows importance of coaching as part of lifestyle programs for women planning pregnancy

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPersonalized support by health professionals is critical to optimizing women's engagement and motivation in lifestyle programs, and improves outco

Updated on:March 23,2024 11