https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/public_health_education/ Read the latest research findings on public health and public health education in the United States and around the world. Read about health issues of relevance to public health education. en-us Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:57:02 EDT Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:57:02 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/public_health_education/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260227061818.htm Heart disease is on track to tighten its grip on American women. New projections from the American Heart Association warn that over the next 25 years, cardiovascular disease will rise sharply, driven largely by a surge in high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. By 2050, nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure, and close to one in three women ages 22 to 44 may already be living with some form of heart disease. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:18:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260227061818.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075359.htm Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can drive impressive weight loss, but stopping them is often followed by rapid weight regain. Researchers found that people regain weight faster after quitting these drugs than after diet and exercise alone. Improvements in heart health and diabetes risk also tend to reverse within a few years. The results suggest long-term success may require more than medication alone. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:53:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260128075359.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126075839.htm Home fireplaces and wood stoves are quietly driving a large share of winter air pollution, even though only a small number of households rely on wood heat. Researchers found that wood smoke accounts for over one-fifth of Americans’ winter exposure to dangerous fine particles linked to heart disease and early death. Much of this pollution drifts into cities, where it disproportionately harms people of color. Reducing wood burning could deliver major public health benefits. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:03:13 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126075839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224644.htm Global cancer cases have surged dramatically, doubling since 1990 and reaching 18.5 million new diagnoses in 2023. Deaths have also climbed to over 10 million a year, with the steepest increases hitting low- and middle-income countries. Without urgent action, researchers project more than 30 million new cases annually by 2050. Alarmingly, around four in ten cancer deaths are tied to preventable risks such as smoking, poor diet, and high blood sugar. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:57:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224644.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228013709.htm New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk of mouth cancer, with the greatest danger tied to locally brewed alcohol. When alcohol use overlaps with chewing tobacco, the effect becomes especially severe, potentially explaining nearly two-thirds of all cases nationwide. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:58:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228013709.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044513.htm Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people unaware of better choices. Comparing real costs—not just premiums—can prevent unpleasant surprises, especially when provider networks or drug rules change. New assistance programs for low-income adults offer valuable help for 2026. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:22:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044513.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251124025654.htm Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world. Scientists say only bold, coordinated policy action can counter corporate influence and shift food systems toward healthier options. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:07:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251124025654.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251122000802.htm People who smoke only a couple of cigarettes a day still face surprisingly high risks of heart problems and early death. A large review of long-term studies shows that even very light smokers can see their risk of heart failure climb sharply. While quitting leads to major health improvements, some risk remains for decades. The safest approach is quitting entirely, especially at younger ages. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:19:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251122000802.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251115095932.htm Scientists found that people who use both cannabis and tobacco show a distinct brain pattern tied to mood and stress regulation. Their scans revealed higher levels of an enzyme that reduces a natural feel-good molecule in the brain. This imbalance may help explain why co-users experience more anxiety and struggle more when quitting. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:15:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251115095932.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251105050722.htm Most U.S. adults don’t realize alcohol raises cancer risk, and drinkers themselves are the least aware. Scientists say targeting these misbeliefs could significantly reduce alcohol-related cancer deaths. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:42:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251105050722.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918225016.htm Wildfires are no longer a seasonal nuisance but a deadly, nationwide health crisis. Fueled by climate change, smoke is spreading farther and lingering longer, with new research warning of tens of thousands of additional deaths annually by mid-century. The health costs alone could surpass all other climate damages combined, revealing wildfire smoke as one of the most underestimated threats of our warming world. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:53:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918225016.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828002404.htm Using cannabis to self-medicate comes with hidden dangers—new research shows these users face higher paranoia and consume more THC. Childhood trauma further amplifies the risks, especially emotional abuse, which strongly predicts paranoia. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:24:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250828002404.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031218.htm In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear transfer, was designed to prevent the inheritance of devastating mitochondrial diseases passed down through the mother’s DNA. The early results are highly promising: all the babies are developing normally, and the disease-causing mutations are undetectable or present at levels too low to cause harm. For families once haunted by genetic risk, this science offers more than treatment—it offers transformation. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:05:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250718031218.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033449.htm Smoke from wildfires and structural fires doesn t just irritate lungs it actually changes your immune system. Harvard scientists found that even healthy people exposed to smoke showed signs of immune system activation, genetic changes tied to allergies, and even toxic metals inside their immune cells. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:29:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033449.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527180929.htm With wildfires increasing in frequency, severity, and size in the Western U.S., researchers are determined to better understand how smoke impacts air quality, public health, and even the weather. As fires burn, they release enormous amounts of aerosols -- the vaporized remains of burning trees and homes that enter the atmosphere and the air we breathe. Now, a new study dissects these aerosols and gases to pinpoint their potential effects on our health as well as the planet's short and long-term weather. Tue, 27 May 2025 18:09:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527180929.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520224238.htm Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in male bodybuilders worldwide with the highest risk among professional bodybuilders, according to new research. Tue, 20 May 2025 22:42:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520224238.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111245.htm Postpartum maternal mental health and mother-to-infant bonding are well-established as critical factors in a child's psychosocial development. However, few studies have explored the combined impact of postpartum maternal depression and early bonding experiences on emotional and behavioral difficulties during middle childhood. A new study reveals significant associations between postpartum depression, mother-to-infant bonding, and child difficulties. Notably, secure early bonding was found to partially buffer the long-term effects of postpartum depression on child outcomes. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:12:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514111245.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508172446.htm Researchers looked at PFAS serum concentrations in health care workers for the first time and were surprised by what they found. Thu, 08 May 2025 17:24:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508172446.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130615.htm Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction A portable device that instantly detects illicit street drugs at very low concentrations, thereby highlighting the risks they pose. The device has the potential to address the growing global problem of people unknowingly taking drugs that have been mixed with undeclared substances, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and nitazenes. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:06:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130615.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142024.htm Researchers found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain's response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to reduced opioid cravings. The findings suggest that MORE could be a promising tool in the fight against opioid use disorder. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:20:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142024.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130617.htm The heart of the opioid epidemic that killed 665,341 people in the United States between 2005 and 2020 shifted geographically from the Northwest to the East, according to a new geographical analysis. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:06:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410130617.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121706.htm Research shows that the biological parents' genes affect the child's insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be used to to develop preventive treatments that reduce the child's risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:17:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121706.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121337.htm Researchers estimated that smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns caused $200 billion in health damages in 2017, and that these were associated with 20,000 premature deaths. Senior citizens were harmed the most, and Native American and Black communities experienced the greatest damages per capita. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:13:37 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250408121337.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122020.htm Despite a recent Food and Drug Administration warning against inhaling nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, deaths due to misusing the substance are rising in the United States. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:20:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402122020.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151256.htm AI mental health apps may offer a cheap and accessible way to fill the gaps in the overstretched U.S. mental health care system, but ethics experts warn that we need to be thoughtful about how we use them, especially with children. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:12:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151256.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326123310.htm Many youth have heart disease risk factors by their late teens, and preventing or addressing these risks early may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future, according to a new scientific statement. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:33:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326123310.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164522.htm A study of people who started ADHD stimulant treatment via telehealth vs in-person visits shows no difference in risk of new substance use disorders except for young adults age 26-34. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:45:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164522.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, according to a new scientific statement. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:20:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250224112040.htm A new service aimed at supporting older people who are starting to become frail, could reduce emergency hospital admissions by more than a third. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:20:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250224112040.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134626.htm Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. These epigenetic changes could influence the development of diseases in the future. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:46:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250211134626.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250131110437.htm While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these 'associations' can otherwise be explained by factors such as genetics, exposure to pollution, and access to healthcare. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:04:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250131110437.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128124323.htm More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain linked to their oral health routine over the past two years, a national poll suggests. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:43:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128124323.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124438.htm Heart disease remains the world’s top killer, with nearly 2,500 Americans dying daily from cardiovascular conditions. The American Heart Association’s new data highlight how high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes are deeply interlinked and surging across populations. Experts warn that unless prevention and access improve, these trends could triple cardiovascular health care costs by 2050. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:44:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124438.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123131843.htm Researchers analyzed cannabis smoking practices to assess whether in-home smoking was associated with cannabis detection in children. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:18:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123131843.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122125743.htm New research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at risk. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:57:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122125743.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114125138.htm Hepatitis E, a potentially serious viral liver disease, is transmitted through contaminated water. The risk is particularly high in populations with limited access to safe water and sanitation. In South Sudan, outbreaks have regularly ravaged camps for internally displaced persons and their host populations. Although a vaccine has been available since 2011, its 3-dose regimen makes it difficult to administer in such a context. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:51:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250114125138.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250113134146.htm A new study found no changes in opioid outcomes among the general population with the states' passage of medical and recreational marijuana laws. However, the findings also show decreases in opioid outcomes after medical marijuana laws existed among people reporting cannabis use. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:41:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250113134146.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250111174005.htm People who have limited access to air conditioning may be at higher risk of seeking emergency care for health problems following exposure to wildfire smoke, according to a new study. The study found that exposure to fine particle matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke in California is associated with higher rates of emergency department visits for all causes, non-accidental causes, and respiratory disease. This risk varied by age and race, but was especially high for individuals who lived in areas with lower availability of air conditioning. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:40:05 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250111174005.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223134310.htm Three years after the Dec. 30, 2021, Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County, two new studies offer insight into what happens to air quality and health in the aftermath of urban wildfires. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:43:10 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223134310.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125152.htm Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a new study finds that smoke from these fires can lead to poor health thousands of miles away. Researchers found that medical visits for heart and lung problems rose by nearly 20 percent during six days in June, 2023, when smoke from Western Canadian wildfires drifted across the country, leading to very poor air quality days in Baltimore and the surrounding region. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:51:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125152.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212150235.htm Researchers have found evidence that living in areas prone to wildfire smoke may negatively impact an individual's life expectancy. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:02:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241212150235.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241211124517.htm The majority of children who started smoking tobacco at age 10 years or in their later teens continued to smoke until their mid-twenties. Continuous smoking from childhood significantly increased the risk of premature heart damage, a new study shows. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:45:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241211124517.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125145606.htm Research found that wildfire smoke is especially hazardous to people's memory health. An analysis of the health care records of 1.2 million Southern California residents found that higher long-term smoke exposure was associated with a significant increase in the odds that a person would be diagnosed with dementia. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:56:06 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241125145606.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120133953.htm Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a new study. The study compared the differences in years of education based on variations in state schooling mandates with cognitive performance outcomes in residents decades later. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:39:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120133953.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121936.htm A new study shows that cigarette-smoke induced changes to the microbiota resulted in increased severity of disease in mice infected with influenza A virus. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:19:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121936.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118130235.htm Some parents may find it challenging to help their kids manage intense emotions. One in seven think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced negative consequences when angry, a new national poll suggests. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:02:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118130235.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125049.htm A new study has found that 34 percent of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women. However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:50:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122506.htm A new commentary found that power plants' use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. These estimates reveal the substantial health benefits that could be at stake if the next presidential administration implements policies that aim to weaken the Clean Air Act and limit the regulatory authority of the EPA. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:25:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024130759.htm A new scientific statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine system. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:07:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024130759.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023171548.htm A new paper explains why there needs to be a shift in cannabis policies to a public health approach as opposed to the prevailing, more punitive approach that pushes abstinence instead of public education. With cannabis now legal to some extent in most U.S. states, the authors say the case for such a shift is all the more urgent. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:15:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023171548.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021123153.htm Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke have been outlined in a new guideline. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:31:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021123153.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017112732.htm Researchers have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise control of prosthetic hands using signals from the brain alone. Researchers were able to show that the neural signals that control the different hand postures in the brain are primarily important for this control, and not, as previously assumed, signals that control the movement's velocity. The results are essential for improving the fine control of neural hand prostheses, which could give paralyzed patients back some or all of their mobility (Neuron). Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:27:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241017112732.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011140956.htm Researchers have developed an innovative approach to epidemic modeling that could transform how scientists and policymakers predict the spread of infectious diseases. The study introduces a new framework that incorporates socioeconomic status (SES) factors -- such as income, education, and ethnicity -- into epidemic models. The study underscores an urgent need for more comprehensive epidemic modeling frameworks as societies continue to grapple with the lingering impacts of COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics. By expanding beyond the conventional focus on age and context, this new approach opens the door to a more detailed understanding of disease transmission and offers a powerful tool for addressing health inequities. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:09:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011140956.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010125047.htm The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy, compared to a child of a mother who is less active, a new study shows. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:50:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010125047.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002135234.htm A study reveals a gap between patient and physician attitudes on medical marijuana policies. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:52:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002135234.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926144922.htm Rates of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the immediate pre-pandemic period, according to a new study. The pronounced increase in SUID cases correlated with a resurgence of seasonal respiratory viruses, particularly RSV, suggesting that the shift in SUID rates may be associated with altered infectious disease transmission. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:49:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926144922.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926131942.htm Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and advertising on children's food choices to increasing physical activity. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:19:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240926131942.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240911111747.htm Newborns who had an atypical pattern of metabolites were more than 14 times as likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), compared to infants who had more typical metabolic patterns, according to a new study. Metabolites are molecules produced by the body's various chemical reactions. Researchers found that infants who died of SIDS had a specific pattern of metabolites compared to infants who lived to their first year. The researchers believe that checking for this pattern could provide a way to identify infants at risk for SIDS. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:17:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240911111747.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828155015.htm Public health researchers have highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:50:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828155015.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240826131253.htm One in five parents say their child has been diagnosed with a hereditary condition, while nearly half expressed concerns about their child potentially developing such a condition, a new national poll suggests. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:12:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240826131253.htm