1. Introduction Health literacy (HL) has been a growing issue since the term was first used in 1970 [1]. There are many definitions of HL. Malloy-Weir, with colleagues [2], counted as many as 250...

IntramuralBy Janelle Weaver DNTP study shows how PFAS might harm the placenta Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may directly target the placenta, disrupting cellular function and the activity of genes that are critical for...

1. Introduction Dementia represents a significant public health challenge, as the population ages globally. The global population of individuals living with dementia is expected to rise to 153 million by 2050 [1]. Emerging evidence...

Improving mental health for families and communities disproportionately exposed to environmental and social hazards was the focus of a two-day workshop held by Yale University’s Elevate Policy Lab in late May. Hahn is executive...

Cataldi, M.; Galves, V.L.V.; Sphaier, L.A.; Garnés-Morales, G.; Gallardo, V.; Párraga, L.M.; Montávez, J.P.; Jimenez-Guerrero, P. Development of a New Generalizable, Multivariate, and Physical-Body-Response-Based Extreme Heatwave Index. Atmosphere 2024, 15, 1541. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15121541 AMA Style...

“Donna was very helpful and kind, and she took me on knowing that I had no experience in epidemiology,” Simpson said. (Photo courtesy of University at Buffalo) Sherice Simpson’s medical school career trajectory followed...

Civitella et al. [16] 2023 RCT N = 60, radical prostatectomy, US-TAP (n = 30) or LAP-TAP (n = 30). Post-op pain scores, opioid consumption, complications, LOS. No significant difference in post-op pain scores,...

Looking back, John Groopman, Ph.D., sees the scientific backdrop of 1950s America as a catalyst for his career. The Space Race was underway, and in 1957, just before he began elementary school, the U.S....

1. Introduction Non-destructive testing is becoming more and more increasingly applied not only in traditional and industrial solutions [1,2,3,4], but also in the search for new, alternative methods of testing material properties [5,6]. The...

This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The state of Utah has come up with its share of boondoggles over the years, but one of the more enduring...