Prevention
Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed
Trump administration cuts to terrorism prevention departments could leave Americans exposed The Trump administration’s cuts to terrorism prevention departments have left the US government’s ability to respond to terrorism severely limited, shifting its focus from prevention to a reactive military approach. The dismantling of key programs, including the Office of Countering Violent Extremism and the […]
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Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss
Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths, but too often they are used to blame mothers for pregnancy loss Fetal autopsies could help prevent stillbirths by identifying underlying causes, but they are rarely performed after stillbirths, occurring in only 1 in 5 cases. In the US, at least 1 in 4 stillbirths (and up to 50% […]
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To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies
To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies Chemical warfare, such as mustard gas, has caused tens of thousands of deaths and affected over a million people through injury and long-term health consequences across various conflicts. The development of a rapid, easy, and reliable way to detect toxic chemicals like mustard gas […]
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Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups
Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups Shingles vaccination rates increased among adults aged 50+ during the COVID-19 pandemic, but gaps remain for underserved groups. The CDC recommends shingles vaccination for all adults aged 50 and older, but uptake has been low due to limited awareness, cost […]
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More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research
More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but school fluoride varnish programs significantly reduce cavities by 32% in permanent teeth and 25% in primary teeth. The research […]
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Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks
Adolescents who smoke or vape may believe tobacco’s perceived coping benefits outweigh accepted health risks Tobacco use among adolescents has decreased significantly over the past few decades, but e-cigarette use remains a complex problem for public health and policy. Many adolescents who smoke or vape are aware of the health risks associated with tobacco use, […]
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Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows
Teens say they can access firearms at home, even when parents lock them up, new research shows A study published in JAMA Network Open found that more than half of U.S. teens living in households with firearms believe they can access and load a firearm at home, even when parents report storing all firearms locked […]
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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection
Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the US, with a recent surge correlating to a change in vaccine type and lower vaccination rates among children. The pertussis vaccine has been proven safe over the past 80 years, but its protection wanes […]
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Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how Alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of cancer, with over 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the US. Even low amounts of alcohol (less than one drink a day) can increase […]
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