A new study published in Tobacco Control suggests that around 1 in 7 US adults who currently smoke may have some degree of disability. The research, analyzing data from 150,220 participants, found that the prevalence of...
Category - Public Health
US Excess Deaths Remain Alarmingly High Post-Pandemic
A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers highlights a troubling trend: over 1.5 million “missing Americans” in 2022 and 2023—deaths that could have been avoided if the...
1 in 4 U.S. Children Live with Parents Affected by Substance Use Disorders
A new study from the University of Michigan highlights a concerning trend: one in four American children lives with at least one parent who struggles with alcohol or drug use disorders. Published in JAMA...
One Health Breakthrough: Thailand’s Lawa Model Cuts Liver Fluke Infections by Over 90%
A community-driven initiative in Thailand, the Lawa model, has dramatically reduced liver fluke infections, a major cause of bile duct cancer, by integrating human, animal, and environmental health strategies. Over 15...
Medicaid Cuts Could Lead to Thousands of Deaths and Financial Hardship, Study Warns
A new analysis published in The Lancet reveals that reducing access to Medicaid could result in thousands of additional deaths and severe financial strain for millions of Americans. Researchers from the Keck...
Many Americans Unaware of Bird Flu Risks, Study Reveals
A recent study led by researchers at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) highlights concerning gaps in public awareness and attitudes toward bird flu (highly pathogenic avian...
Deer Hunting Season Linked to Rise in Non-Hunting Firearm Incidents
A new study reveals that deer hunting season is associated with a significant increase not only in hunting-related firearm incidents but also in non-hunting incidents, including suicides, domestic violence, and...
Start of US Hunting Season Linked to Rise in Firearm Incidents, Including Violent Crimes and Suicide
The beginning of deer hunting season in the US is associated with a significant increase in firearm-related incidents, including violent crimes and suicides, according to a study published in The BMJ. Researchers...
High Levels of Harmful Mycotoxins Found in Illicit Cannabis, Study Reveals
A recent study led by researchers at Arizona State University has uncovered alarming levels of Fusarium mycotoxins in illicit cannabis samples seized in Arizona and California. The findings, published in a recent...
South Africa’s Sodium Reduction Legislation Linked to Significant Health Improvements
South Africa’s 2013 legislation to reduce sodium in processed foods has led to notable declines in blood pressure levels, according to a study published in JAMA Cardiology in February 2025. The research...