Patients with healthcare-associated infections suffer social, emotional pain 08/18/2018 Health News, The consequences of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) reach well beyond patients' physical health, souring social relationships,...
Rotavirus vaccine cuts infant diarrhea deaths by a third in Malawi 08/13/2018 Health News, A major new study has shown that rotavirus vaccination reduced infant diarrhea deaths by 34%...
Scientists shed new light on hepatitis B virus origins 08/08/2018 Health News, Researchers have provided new insight on the geographical origins and global spread of two classes...
Number of opioid prescriptions remains unchanged, research finds 08/03/2018 Health News, Despite increased attention to opioid abuse, prescriptions have remained relatively unchanged for many U.S. patients,...
Deportation and family separation impact entire communities, researchers say: American Psychological Association’s division issues policy statement detailing public health aspects of U.S. deportation program 08/03/2018 Health News, The deportation and forced separation of immigrants has negative effects that extend beyond individuals and...
In India, swapping crops could save water and improve nutrition: Replacing some rice with less thirsty crops could help to sustainably feed a rapidly growing population 07/06/2018 Health News, India will need to feed approximately 394 million more people by 2050, and that's going...