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Nicotine dependence remains prevalent despite recent declines in cigarette use
Despite recent declines in cigarette use in the U.S., nicotine dependence has remained steady among adults and has actually increased among some groups. view more (2009-06-25)
Funding the 'war on terror' could cost millions of lives
Funding the "war on terror" could cost the lives of millions of Americans, says a senior doctor in this week's BMJ. view more (2005-09-09)
Monitoring deaths in general practice would help maintain public trust
Harold Shipman's murderous career led to demands that steps be taken to prevent any recurrence, but devising an acceptable and workable method of monitoring death rates in individual general practices is not straightforward. In this week's BMJ, researchers discuss the key issues in designing such a monitoring system. Except for a few local... view more... (2003-01-29)
Mental health intervention urged for heart patients
Heart patients are particularly vulnerable to depression and should be screened, and if necessary treated, to improve their recovery and overall health, according to a scientific advisory issued Monday by the American Heart Association and co-authored by a Yale School of Public Health researcher. view more (2008-09-30)
Hurricane Katrina evacuees had deep distrust of public health authorities
While investigating the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans evacuees, a group of UCLA researchers stumbled across something they had not been looking for - the deep level of distrust the largely minority victims felt toward public health authorities. view more (2007-05-02)
Lyme disease prevention program launched in Connecticut
Researchers at the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) at Yale School of Medicine in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have launched a Lyme disease prevention study in 21 Connecticut communities. view more (2005-08-15)
Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or Obese by 2030
Most adults in the U.S. will be overweight or obese by 2030, with related health care spending projected to be as much as $956.9 billion, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Their results are published... view more... (2008-07-29)
Association between depression severity and poor glycemic control among Hispanics with diabetes
In a study of more than 200 Hispanics with diabetes, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and College of Physicians and Surgeons found a significant association between depression severity and poor glycemic control (PGC). The findings also confirm that less than one-half of the diabetes patients with moderate or... view more... (2005-05-26)
Cost-Effective Measures Could Stop Child Pneumonia Deaths
Implementing measures to improve nutrition, indoor air pollution, immunization coverage and the management of pneumonia cases could be cost-effective and significantly reduce child mortality from pneumonia. view more (2009-06-02)
Research Fortnight 16 October issue: stories on PHLS, HEFCE reforms, NERC`s funding, Faraday futures and an interview with the next ESRC chief
PHLS protests rapid move to health service The department of Health has resolved that most of the Public Health Laboratory Service laboratories must be transferred to the NHS by April next year, despite fears that this will not allow enough time to safeguard microbiology services in the UK. PHLS has warned that the new system will be dangerously... view more... (2002-10-18)
Gains in access to antiretroviral treatment come with some costs
In this week's PLoS Medicine magazine, Yibeltal Assefa, from the National HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office in Addis Ababa, and colleagues describe the successes and challenges of the scale-up of antiretroviral treatment (ART) across Ethiopia. view more (2009-04-28)
Awards for Talented Promoters of Physics
Do you know someone or a group of people who can communicate the excitement and relevance of physics to all kinds ofaudiences? If so, the Institute of Physics would like youto help us to reward their talents by nominating them fora prestigious Institute of Physics Public Awareness of Physics Award 2000. These awards are made to individuals... view more... (2000-04-13)
Change in the public sector - for better or for worse
Research conducted in a public sector organisation highlights the negative impact of organisational change on the morale and motivation of its employees. This is the finding reported today, Thursday 7 January, at The British Psychological Society's Annual Occupational Psychology Conference, held at the Stakis Hotel, Blackpool, by Diane van... view more... (1998-12-23)
New rewards for inspiration and innovation in raising the public awareness of physics
New rewards for inspiration and innovation in raising the public awareness of physics view more (1999-04-07)
Secondhand smoke a risk for children worldwide
Parents worldwide are doing little to protect their children from exposure to secondhand smoke, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. view more (2008-03-06)
Obesity linked to decreased seatbelt use
Obese people are less likely to use their seatbelts than the rest of the population, adding to the public health risks associated with this rapidly growing problem. view more (2008-01-03)
Care reforms raise concerns over patient access to GP services
GP services could be compromised by new provisions enabling commercial companies to provide primary care through locally negotiated contracts, researchers warn. view more (2007-09-10)
Fears of promiscuity pose barrier to cervical cancer vaccinations
The public's concerns about costs and increased promiscuity among teenagers appear to be hindering use of a vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to prevent life-threatening diseases, according to a study by researchers at Yale School of Public Health. view more (2008-12-18)
Body image is stronger predictor of health than obesity, says Mailman School of PH study
In a study to examine the impact of desired body weight on the number of unhealthy days subjects report over one month, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that the desire to weigh less was a more accurate predictor of physically and mentally unhealthy days, than body mass index (BMI). view more (2008-02-13)
1 in 6 health workers won't report in flu pandemic -- study by Ben-Gurion U. researchers
A study conducted by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health indicates that approximately 16 percent of public health care workers will not report for work in a pandemic flu emergency, regardless of the severity. view more (2009-07-29)
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