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- Exposure to plastics during pregnancy can raise blood pressure http://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/exposure-plastics-during-pregnancy-can-raise-blood-pressure 19 comments
- Data from all 50 US states shows early onset breast cancer is on the rise in younger women under 40. This increase is alarming and cannot be explained by genetic factors alone nor by changes in screening given that women under 40 years are below the recommended age for routine mammography screening. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/data-all-50-states-shows-early-onset-breast-cancer-rise-younger-women 9 comments science
- Study reveals improvements in the health of older adults in England compared to previous generations. Rather than considering health through disease, the study applies a new approach that examines people’s functioning, their cognitive, locomotor, psychological, and sensory capacities. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/study-finds-slowing-age-related-declines-older-adults 2 comments science
- Physical Activity Offsets the Mortality Risk Associated with Excessive Sitting in Adults With Diabetes.It is the first study to show that getting adequate exercise can counteract the elevated risk of mortality associated with sitting for long periods of time each day, even for people with diabetes https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/physical-activity-offsets-mortality-risk-associated-excessive-sitting-time-adults-diabetes 10 comments science
- While global adolescent fertility rates have significantly declined, sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an increase in teen births. The region's share of adolescent births increased from 12% in 1950 to 47% in 2020, during which its share of the global adolescent population grew from 7.5% to 19%. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/decline-global-adolescent-fertility-rates-counteracted-increasing-teen-births-sub-saharan-africa 8 comments science
- Climate Policies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions Can Improve Children’s Health, Save Money https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/climate-policies-reduce-motor-vehicle-emissions-can-improve-childrens-health-save-money 6 comments health
- Climate Policies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Emissions Can Improve Children’s Health, Save Money https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/climate-policies-reduce-motor-vehicle-emissions-can-improve-childrens-health-save-money 4 comments environment
- Curbing Coal Emissions Translates to Health Gains for Children. Researchers show the improvement in air quality translated to substantial benefits for children’s outcomes, including fewer cases of asthma and better birth outcomes. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/curbing-coal-emissions-translates-health-gains-children 9 comments science
- A healthier diet is associated with a reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging, according to a new study. Higher adherence to the Mediterranean-Dash Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet (MIND) slowed the pace of aging and reduced risks for dementia and mortality. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/study-shows-healthy-diet-linked-slower-pace-aging-reduced-dementia-risk 91 comments science
- A study found people who achieved higher levels of education tended to age more slowly and went on to live longer lives as compared to those who did not achieve upward educational mobility. The analysis is the first to connect educational mobility with the pace of biological aging and mortality. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/more-schooling-linked-slowed-aging-increased-longevity 203 comments science
- U.S. Air Pollution Rates Decline but Pockets of Inequities Remain. Results indicate there are racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in air pollution emissions reductions, particularly in the industry and energy generation sectors https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/u-s-air-pollution-rates-decline-pockets-inequities-remain 179 comments science
- Older adult drivers with ADHD were more than twice as likely as their counterparts without ADHD to report being involved in traffic ticket events (22 versus 10 per million miles driven), and vehicular crashes (27 versus 13.5 per million miles driven) https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/research-shows-strong-link-between-adhd-car-crashes-older-adult-drivers 8 comments science
- With adjustment for demographic characteristics and comorbidities, ADHD is associated with a 7% increased risk of hard-braking events, a 102% increased risk of self-reported traffic ticket events, and a 74% increased risk of self-reported vehicular crashes. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/research-shows-strong-link-between-adhd-car-crashes-older-adult-drivers 11 comments science
- Economic Inequality Cannot Be Explained by Individual Bad Choices | A global study finds that economic inequality on a social level cannot be explained by bad choices among the poor nor by good decisions among the rich. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/economic-inequality-cannot-be-explained-individual-bad-choices 629 comments science
- Economic Inequality Cannot Be Explained by Individual Bad Choices https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/economic-inequality-cannot-be-explained-individual-bad-choices 59 comments economics
- Economic Inequality Cannot Be Explained by Individual Bad Choices https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/economic-inequality-cannot-be-explained-individual-bad-choices 51 comments economy
- Gun Deaths More Likely in Small Towns Than Major Cities https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/gun-deaths-more-likely-small-towns-major-cities 420 comments science
- Researchers develop highly accurate machine learning model for early detection of mild cognitive impairment in older drivers. The model has achieved an accuracy of 96 percent in predicting mild cognitive impairment and dementia, outperforming traditional machine learning models https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/digital-markers-near-perfect-predicting-dementia 12 comments science
- New Study Estimates Over 5.5 Million U.S. Adults Use Hallucinogens https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/new-study-estimates-over-55-million-us-adults-use-hallucinogens 2470 comments science
- Persistent Low Wages Linked to Faster Memory Decline in Later Life https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/persistent-low-wages-linked-faster-memory-decline-later-life 109 comments futurology
- Persistent Low Wages Linked to Faster Memory Decline in Later Life https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/persistent-low-wages-linked-faster-memory-decline-later-life 3 comments science
- Family Size May Influence Cognitive Functioning in Later Life | Columbia Public Health https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/family-size-may-influence-cognitive-functioning-later-life 20 comments science
- Cannabis vaping is increasing as the most popular method of cannabis delivery among all adolescents in the U.S., study shows https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/major-uptick-reported-cannabis-vaping-all-adolescents 2456 comments science
- Cereal fiber but not fruit or vegetable fibers is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/not-all-dietary-fiber-created-equal-cereal-fiber-linked-lower-inflammation 484 comments science
- Study on metal concentrations in community water systems reveals elevated levels of Uranium and other dangerous elements https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/uranium-detectable-two-thirds-us-community-water-system-monitoring-records 35 comments science
- Living in a Walkable Neighborhood Lowers Risk of Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/living-walkable-neighborhood-lowers-risk-excessive-weight-gain-during-pregnancy 49 comments science
- Epidemiologists Develop State-of-the-Art Tool for Measuring Pace of Aging https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/epidemiologists-develop-state-art-tool-measuring-pace-aging 3 comments futurology
- Exposure to plastics during pregnancy can raise blood pressure. In a study of pregnant women, exposure to phthalates—a group of chemicals found in plastics and other household products—was associated with elevated blood pressure during late pregnancy, as well as long-term changes to blood pressure. http://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/exposure-plastics-during-pregnancy-can-raise-blood-pressure 5 comments science
- Children exposed to elevated levels of air pollution may be more likely to have poor inhibitory control during late childhood and poor academic skills in early adolescence, including spelling, reading comprehension, and math skills https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/air-pollution-exposure-linked-poor-academics-childhood 38 comments science
- Telomere length, a longevity measure, may be determined early in life - The initial setting of telomere length (TL) during prenatal development and in the first years of life may determine one’s TL throughout childhood and potentially even into adulthood or older age. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/telomere-length-longevity-measure-may-be-determined-early-life 2 comments science
- As politics grows increasingly polarized, a new global study finds people often exaggerate political differences and negative feelings of those on the opposite side of the political divide, and this misperception can be reduced by informing them of the other side’s true feelings. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/political-polarization-often-not-bad-we-think 603 comments science
- Among adults with children living at home, cannabis use was more common in states with legalized cannabis use, finds a new study. As an increasing number of states legalize cannabis for medical or recreational use, efforts to reduce children’s exposure to secondhand cannabis smoke may be essential. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/recreational-cannabis-use-among-adults-home-rise-what-about-children 3 comments science
- COVID-19 pandemic impacts mental health worldwide. Study reports a high global prevalence of both depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/covid-19-pandemic-impacts-mental-health-worldwide 5 comments science
- Scientists developed a method using a DNA biomarker to easily screen pregnant women for harmful prenatal environmental contaminants like air pollution linked to childhood illness and developmental disorders. This approach may help identify newborns at heightened risk for health problems. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/scientists-develop-blood-test-predict-environmental-harms-children 3 comments science
- Medicaid expansion in New York has improved the health of pregnant mothers, finds a new study, which suggests that Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act is an effective policy intervention to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce health disparities. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/medicaid-expansion-new-york-has-improved-maternal-health-study-finds 702 comments science
- How Our Health Could Benefit If Clean Air Improvements During COVID-19 Shutdown Continued Post-Pandemic. Benefits of clean air during this period would amount to thousands of avoided cases of illness and death in children and adults, and associated economic benefits between $32 to $77 billion https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/how-our-health-could-benefit-if-clean-air-improvements-during-covid-19-shutdown-were-maintained-post 9 comments science
- Several U.S. populations and regions exposed to high arsenic concentrations in drinking water. Odds of exceeding maximum contaminant levels were significantly greater for water systems in the Southwest and serving Hispanic communities https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/several-us-populations-and-regions-remain-exposed-high-arsenic-concentrations-drinking-water 13 comments science
- Study finds older people in wealthy countries consume more alcohol than their counterparts in middle-income countries, on average, although a higher cost of alcohol is associated with less frequent drinking. Moreover, there are signs that alcohol consumption is further increasing during the pandemic https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/older-adults-wealthier-countries-drink-more-alcohol 3 comments science
- Strong state firearm laws are associated with fewer firearm homicides—both within the state where the laws are enacted and across state lines. Conversely, weak firearm laws in one state are linked to higher rates of homicides in neighboring states. Gun violence is a public health crisis in the US. https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/state-gun-laws-may-help-curb-violence-across-state-lines-study 205 comments science
- Low Vaccination Rates and 'Measles Parties' Fueled 2019 Measles Outbreak in NYC https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/low-vaccination-rates-and-measles-parties-fueled-2019-measles-outbreak-nyc 7 comments science