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Stark Differences in Life Expectancy Across U.S. States Over the Past Century

9 hours ago ysph.yale.edu health

Ambient heat during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of childhood cancer, according to a study on 307,579 children under 14 years old

10 months ago ysph.yale.edu cancer

Study finds a significant association between eczema (atopic dermatitis) and eating disorders, particularly individuals with eczema are 3x more likely to experience binge eating disorder and 2x as likely to experience anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa

12 months ago ysph.yale.edu psychology

Study shows that flooding’s impact on human health is much greater than is typically recognized, going beyond health issues such as the risk of accidental injury: it's associated with an increased risk of mortality due to cardiovascular disease…

16 months ago ysph.yale.edu disease environment

In a new study two “forever chemicals - PFAS” (PFOS and PFOA) spurred cancer cells in the lab to migrate to new positions, an indication that the chemicals could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

16 months ago ysph.yale.edu cancer

Some “non-menthol” cigarettes that are being marketed as a “fresh” alternative in states where traditional menthol cigarettes are banned use synthetic chemicals to mimic menthol’s distinct cooling sensations and incentivize the use in young people

18 months ago ysph.yale.edu health

Overdose rescue protocols should be updated as xylazine (known as “tranq,”) is increasingly being used as an adulterant in fentanyl: the presence of it in fentanyl involved overdose deaths in Connecticut rose 5.5-fold between 2019 and 2021

20 months ago ysph.yale.edu health

Research found older persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a common type of memory loss, were 30% more likely to regain normal cognition if they had taken in positive beliefs about aging from their culture, compared to those who had taken in negative beliefs.

24 months ago ysph.yale.edu neuroscience

Vaccine protection against COVID-19 short-lived, booster shots important

2 years ago ysph.yale.edu covid vaccine