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New Jersey offers the best mental healthcare for young individuals

April 26, 2024 - Ranking ahead of all other states, New Jersey has received the best score in mental healthcare for young individuals, according to an analysis by Onyx Behavioral Health. The state received a final score of 70.79, with consideration of multiple factors, including the following; Young individuals with at least one major depressive episode Young...

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Study urges safety standards for PFAS in seafood

by Alivia Kaylor

A recent study published in Exposure & Health has shed light on the potential exposure of residents to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through seafood consumption, highlighting the...

Acute cardiac events occurred in 22.4% of adults hospitalized for RSV

by Veronica Salib

A new investigation in JAMA Internal Medicine highlights additional risks of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. It notes that 22.4% of patients, or roughly one in five older adults,...

WHO reports 3,500 global viral hepatitis deaths daily

by Veronica Salib

On April 9, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) released alarming data on global hepatitis infections in its 2024 Global Hepatitis Report. The report highlighted 1.3 million global viral...

Mortality in COVID hospitalized patients is 22% higher in rural areas

by Veronica Salib

According to a recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases, patients hospitalized for COVID-19 in rural communities are 22% more likely to experience all-cause mortality and 6% more likely...

The global total fertility rate declined by over 50% from 1950 to 2021

by Veronica Salib

An analysis of global fertility in 204 countries and territories between 1950 and 2021 was published in the Lancet on March 20, 2024, revealing that global fertility rates are declining, with some...

CDC issues measles outbreak health advisory, encourages vaccination

by Veronica Salib

The CDC is urging healthcare providers to recommend and administer measles vaccines for patients six months and older in a recent Health Alert Network (HAN) Health advisory. In light of recent measles...

Have US maternal mortality rates actually doubled?

by Veronica Salib

Research suggests that the rising rates of maternal mortality in the United States may represent changes in maternal mortality surveillance instead of an increase in incidence. While data from the...

CDC’s Updated COVID Isolation Guidelines: Realistic or Relaxed?

by Veronica Salib

On Friday, March 1, 2024, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a press release revealing that it no longer recommends that individuals with COVID-19 isolate for...

Climate Change Exacerbates Poor Air Quality, Risking Human Health

by Veronica Salib

On Monday, February 12, 2024, First Street Foundation, a nonprofit focused on quantifying and relaying the risks of climate change globally, released a report outlining the impacts of climate change on...

CDC Data Raises Concerns About Rising Syphilis Cases

by Veronica Salib

CDC data published on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, prompted discussions around the alarmingly high and continually rising rates of syphilis across the United States. The CDC gathered data on over 2.5...

CDC States JN.1 Accounts for Nearly 90% of Circulating COVID Variants

by Veronica Salib

Despite federal representatives ending the national public health emergency associated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the CDC’s COVID-19 tracking data continually reveals that the pandemic is far...

Four States Identify Measles Outbreak This Year

by Veronica Salib

Throughout the past month, four states, including Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, confirmed measles cases, indicating a potential outbreak and sparking concerns about vaccination...

Almost 10% of Adolescents Use Non-Prescription Weight Loss Products

by Veronica Salib

Earlier this week, a study published in JAMA Network Open raised concerns about the use of non-prescribed weight loss products among adolescents. The systematic review and meta-analysis calculated that...

COVID Rates Surge Amidst the Holiday Season

by Veronica Salib

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data from the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) identifying high SARS-CoV-2 viral activity levels in...

Texas Supreme Court Overturns Abortion Decision from Lower Court

by Veronica Salib

Yesterday, December 11, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling that overturned a lower court’s decision to grant Kate Cox an abortion. The lower court decision was issued last Thursday and...

March of Dimes Gives US D+ Premature Birth Grade on 2023 Report Card

by Veronica Salib

Recently, March of Dimes released its annual report card on maternal and infant outcomes across the United States and its territories, highlighting that the US received a D+ for premature birth, with a...

Heat-Related CV Deaths to Greatly Impact Black and Elderly Communities

by Veronica Salib

Earlier this week, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that heat-related cardiovascular deaths are expected to increase drastically between 2036 and 2065. The press release cites an...

Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis at 30 Reduces Life Expectancy by 14 Years

by Veronica Salib

A recent study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, funded by the British Heart Foundation, Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health and Care Research, and Health Data...

COVIDTests.gov Reopens for Americans to Request At-Home COVID Test

by Veronica Salib

Starting today, September 25, 2023, COVIDTests.gov will reopen for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests. Each household will be eligible to receive four more free rapid antigen at-home...

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