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Maine Asthma Prevention and Control Program Recognized as National Model May 1, 2024 WASHINGTON – Every year in May, EPA marks Asthma Awareness Month to raise…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(4), 449; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21040449 (registering DOI) Submission received: 7…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain An analysis of data from a nationwide health survey reveals "concerning" disparities in human papillomavirus…

1. IntroductionDepression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States . It can adversely influence one’s academic performance and increase the risk of disability, premature mortality, and suicide . People in their…

Despite overall progress in reducing HIV transmission in the United States, HIV continues to affect some groups more than others due to longstanding and ingrained barriers. Black or African American (hereafter referred to as Black)…

1. IntroductionClinical trials are critical for evidence generation and examination of novel interventions. Though they can be challenging in terms of study design, ethics, costs, and field implementation, they form the foundation for…

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The 2023 Human Development Index (HDI) stands at a new high following steep decline during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP).Rich countries experienced unprecedented development,…

March 11, 2024 — Stéphane Verguet, associate professor of global health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, develops mathematical and computational decision-making models that can improve the design of health policies. He…

1. IntroductionA substantial number of patients with COVID-19 continue to experience lingering symptoms. Studies estimate that approximately 1 out of 5–8 people who have had COVID-19 may develop Long COVID-19 . Observational evidence…

At the 31st annual meeting of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES), NIEHS researchers and grantees tackled topics ranging from health disparities to disaster response. The conference, which was held Aug. 30-Sept. 2, was…

Rajashri Chakrabarti, Kasey Chatterji-Len, Dan Garcia, and Maxim Pinkovskiy The New York Fed recently released its latest set of Equitable Growth Indicators (EGIs). Updated quarterly, the EGIs continue to report demographic…

Collins said he was particularly delighted to see a full session of the seminar devoted to training early-stage investigators. (Photo courtesy of NIH) Compared to city dwellers, people living in rural America are more likely to die…

News ReleaseTuesday, February 20, 2024 Improved genetic tests more accurately assess disease risk regardless of genetic ancestry.To prevent an emerging genomic technology from contributing to health disparities, a scientific…

Change in enrollment from 2019–2020 to 2020–2021. “Raw” changes are average enrollment changes from 2019–2020 to 2020–2021 while “adjusted” changes are relative to…

“We plan to work together, across NIEHS, to come up with creative, innovative recommendations to bring to our leadership so that we can advance collaborations that address these complex, multisectoral problems,” Dixon said. (Photo…

The interviews revealed common perceptions and experiences across the Bedouin student population. Analysis of the data from the interviews revealed three main themes: (1) facilitators for the decision to pursue higher education in public…

Healthcare, Vol. 12, Pages 462: Disparities in Breast Cancer Care—How Factors Related to Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Drive Inequity Healthcare doi: 10.3390/healthcare12040462 Authors: Avia D. Wilkerson Corey K.…

By Joshua Budhu, MPH ’22 February 8, 2024 — As a neuro-oncologist focused on health equity, I understand the many reasons behind disparities in cancer outcomes by race and income. Yet it’s one thing to understand those reasons…

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Safety Labs, a non-profit technology product safety watchdog, today announced a new report, “Demographic Analysis of App Safety, Website Safety, and School Technology Behaviors in…

1. IntroductionAscending and arch aortic aneurysms (AA) are dilations of the aortic wall that can be catastrophic if not detected and treated in time. Often silent until they reach a significant size or cause complications, these…

1. IntroductionColorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and ranks among the three most common cancers in Guam (GU) , Hawai’i (HI) , and the mainland United States (US) . In these areas, CRC…

Older Black people in the US are twice as likely to develop dementia as white people areHispanolistic/Getty Images In the US, people of colour receive worse treatment than white people at every stage of dementia…

A new study from UC Davis Health and Oregon Health & Science University finds substantial evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and…

5.1. Discussion of the Study ResultsThis study investigated the effects of the spread of COVID-19 on park equity. Park visits were first compared in vulnerable and non-vulnerable communities and between pre-, mid-, and post-COVID-19…

NIEHS grantees Mark Hahn, Ph.D., and John Stegeman, Ph.D., contributed to a recently released study focusing on how plastics may affect ocean and human health. Stegeman directs the Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health, which is…

Use of certain personal care products may affect pregnancy outcomes and breast cancer risk, according to  Tamarra James-Todd, Ph.D. The NIEHS grantee explained the health and environmental justice implications of products containing…

January 3, 2024 • Research Highlight Psychotic disorders are serious illnesses that disrupt how a person thinks, feels, and perceives the world. People with these…

NIEHS and the nonprofit organization Autism Speaks hosted the 13th annual Environmental Epidemiology of Autism Research Network (EEARN) meeting May 4 in Stockholm, Sweden. The group meets once a year during the International Society for…

The U.S. has access to some of the safest drinking water supplies in the world, but there are health concerns about levels of contaminants in some public and private systems. Recent studies funded by the NIEHS Superfund Research Program…

Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image courtesy of NIEHS)In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I want to take a moment to celebrate the groundbreaking work by NIEHS scientists and…

Journey, the All of Us Research Program bus, stopped at NIEHS Oct. 17-20 as part of its nationwide tour. The mobile unit and traveling exhibit featured videos, games, quizzes, and other interactive activities designed to help visitors of…

Scientists, including NIEHS staff, grantees, and trainees who work to identify how chemicals may cause harm, gathered Sept. 14 for the annual North Carolina Society of Toxicology (NCSOT) meeting. Nearly 300 people — a record number of…

On January 14, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Please note:. This report has been corrected. An erratum has been published. Jennifer L. Wiltz, MD1,*; Amy K. Feehan, PhD2,*; NoelleAngelique M. Molinari,…

Experts in oral health policy from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine discussed barriers to equitable health care in a webinar hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning Wednesday evening.The webinar featured…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, increased for many individuals, especially for persons of color. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than five million (17.3…

Start Preamble Pursuant to section 1009 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, notice is hereby given of the…

Ryan Saelee, PhD1,2; Elizabeth Zell, MStat1,2,3; Bhavini Patel Murthy, MD1,2; Patricia Castro-Roman, MPH2,4; Hannah Fast, MPH1,2; Lu Meng, PhD2,5; Lauren Shaw, MS1,2; Lynn Gibbs-Scharf, MPH1,2; Terence Chorba, MD2,6; LaTreace Q.…

Summary What is already known about this topic? Adults with epilepsy are more likely to experience barriers to accessing health care than are adults without epilepsy. What is added by this report? In 2015 and 2017, compared with U.S.…

Tegan K. Boehmer, PhD1; Emily H. Koumans, MD1; Elizabeth L. Skillen, PhD1; Michael D. Kappelman, MD2; Thomas W. Carton, PhD3; Aditiben Patel, MPH1,4; Euna M. August, PhD5; Ryan Bernstein1,4; Joshua L. Denson, MD6; Christine Draper7;…

On February 6, 2023, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Brian Rha, MD1; Isaac See, MD1; Lindsay Dunham, MPH, MSDA1; Preeta K. Kutty, MD1; Lauren Moccia, MA1; Ibironke W. Apata, MD1,2; Jennifer Ahern, PhD3; Shelley…

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Objective Assess whether hospital characteristics associated with better patient experiences overall are also associated with smaller racial-and-ethnic disparities in inpatient experience. Background Hospitals that are smaller,…

The US Black population has higher colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates and worse CRC survival than the US White population, as well as historically lower rates of CRC screening. The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results…

Krishna Kiran Kota, PhD1,2; Jaeyoung Hong, PhD1; Carla Zelaya, PhD1; Aspen P. Riser, MPH1; Alexia Rodriguez, MPH1; Daniel L. Weller, PhD1; Ian H. Spicknall, PhD1; Jennifer L. Kriss, PhD1; Florence Lee, MPH1; Peter Boersma, MPH1;…

Summary What is already known about this topic? The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected lower-income communities. What is added by this report? In 81 communities in Los Angeles, California, COVID-19 incidence during two…

Tarek Salih, MD1,*; Josh Vance, MPH, MEd1,2,*; Joshua Quint, PhD1; Brenda Meza, MPP1; Louise McNitt, MD1; Webster U. Lincoln1; Robert Schechter, MD1 (View author affiliations) View suggested citationSummary What is already known about…

Emily Haanschoten, MSPH1,2; Heather Dubendris, MSPH1,2; Hannah E. Reses, MPH1; Kira Barbre, MPH1,3; Lu Meng, PhD1; Andrea Benin, MD1; Jeneita M. Bell, MD1 (View author affiliations) View suggested citationSummary What is already known…