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High-intensity interval training not worth the extra effort, study suggests
November 5, 2019
Exercising at a moderate intensity produces almost the same physical outcomes as exercising at maximum intensity, according to…
No risk of adverse health effects from pesticides in Danish food
May 10, 2019
Pesticide residues in food on the Danish market do not pose a risk of adverse health effects, according…
Mobile health has power to transform HIV/AIDS nursing
November 27, 2018
The abundance of personal smartphones in southern African countries got University of Washington professor Sarah Gimbel thinking: What if these…
Aussie BBQ classic proving a snag to good health
March 21, 2018
A sausage in bread could be considered Australia’s national dish. But with Australians wolfing down 1.1 billion snags…
Study says infertility statistics fail to capture ‘invisible’ groups
December 14, 2017
UO postdoctoral researcher Liberty Barnes is helping bring the infertility experiences of men, women of color, single and…
Eating more like our ancestors would improve human health
November 6, 2017
Malnutrition problems can be traced to poor-quality diets lacking in diversity, a recent phenomenon in evolutionary history, according…
Mom’s birthplace can affect her baby’s birth weight
April 10, 2017
Certain groups of immigrants tend to be healthier than people born in the United States., and some of…
Mother with health anxiety: you’re ill too, my child!
February 12, 2017
A PhD project from Aarhus University shows that mothers with health anxiety are significantly more concerned about their…
Change in Marital Status Post-Menopause May Impact Health
February 7, 2017
For women who marry later in life, a few extra pounds may accompany their nuptials, a new study…
A missed app-ortunity: Study finds few mobile health apps help patients who need them most
December 7, 2016
The smartphones that nearly all Americans carry could transform how people manage their health, especially for the tens…
Genetic risk score card: towards early prediction of heart disease
September 24, 2016
Scientists are getting closer to being able to predict an individual’s genetic risk of heart disease, paving the…
Air Conditioning: Bringing You Relief… And Microbes
July 27, 2016
In these recent sweltering days of summer, air conditioning might seem like your best friend. But those refreshingly…
For Whom the Births (and Worms) Toll
July 26, 2016
Human childbirth is not only unpleasant, it’s also assumed to take a toll on women’s health, even while…
Researchers invent “smart” thread that collects diagnostic data when sutured into tissue
July 22, 2016 
For the first time, researchers led by Tufts University engineers have integrated nano-scale sensors, electronics and microfluidics into…
Healthier and greener cities
July 16, 2016
A new research project aiming to improve urban-decision making and the health of urban populations in Malaysia. Led…
Women’s long work hours linked to alarming increases in cancer, heart disease
June 17, 2016
Women who put in long hours for the bulk of their careers may pay a steep price: life-threatening…
The Social Life of Health Information
June 14, 2016
Most Americans go online for information and support about health-related issues. But what exactly are they looking for?…
Most U.S. adults say today’s children have worse health than in past generations
April 18, 2016
More than half of adults believe children today are more stressed, experience less quality family time and have…
A secret to healthy aging might be found in the chorus
April 4, 2016
Could older adults experience measurable health benefits from a group rendition of “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning”? Based…
Neanderthal DNA influences human disease risk
February 15, 2016
Neanderthal DNA present in the human genome can affect certain health-related traits in people of European ancestry, according…
Diets. You are own worst enemy, but we can help
January 5, 2016
Australians are their own worst enemies when it comes to eating better and controlling their weight, according to…
Helicopter parenting at the doctor’s office may impact teen health
December 15, 2015
Parents of teens may struggle letting go of the reins when it comes to their children’s health checkups,…
Big Ideas in Health and Science for 2016
December 14, 2015
Our understanding of human health is constantly evolving, but it’s the big ideas that serve as a goal…
New tech helps handlers monitor health, well-being of guide dogs
November 19, 2015 
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a device that allows people who are blind to monitor…
More steps a day keep the doctor away
November 6, 2015
Landmark research by The George Institute for Global Health has found that exercise can save lives, with an…
Americans who practice Yoga report better wellness, health behaviors
November 6, 2015
People who practiced yoga or took natural products (dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals) were more likely…
Adjusting to less food availability can impact kids negatively
November 3, 2015 
Adjusting to family circumstances where there is less food available than previously can be a traumatic situation for…
Child Health: You Are What Your Father Ate
October 26, 2015
For years, scientists have known about the “couch potato” rat. If the mother rat is undernourished during pregnancy…
Wearable electronic health patches may now be cheaper and easier to make
October 8, 2015
A team of researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has…
When Health Apps Offer Conflicting Advice
October 6, 2015
John Stankovic wants to make smartphone health applications talk to each other to keep people safe and healthy.…
- Kids hit hard by junk food advertising: new research
April 20, 2018 - Scientists uncover details of viral infections that drive environmental, human health
April 11, 2018 - Can gardening prevent cancer? Study seeks to find out
September 20, 2017 - Segregation’s unexpected link with black health in history
September 12, 2017 - Trace arsenic linked with deteriorating health among American Indian elders
August 31, 2017 - ‘Shocking’ new research finds friendships are key to good health
May 29, 2017 - Study Finds Exposure to Racism Harms Children’s Health
May 5, 2017 - New findings reveal health, aging experiences of LGBT older adults across nation
February 15, 2017 - Psychologist’s research probes heart matters
February 13, 2017 - Chronically ill women underusing online self-care resources, study shows
November 17, 2016 - “That pizza was #delish!” What do tweets say about our health
October 20, 2016 - Exposure to Chemicals Released During Fracking May Harm Fertility
August 26, 2016 - Popular Mobile Health Apps Fail to Serve Vulnerable Populations
July 18, 2016 - Self-rated health worth doctors’ attention
July 15, 2016 - Good Nutrition Positively Affects Social Development, Research Shows
May 9, 2016 - ‘Good cop’ parent not enough to buffer some harmful effects of ‘bad cop’ parent
April 20, 2016 - Risk-benefit assessment: How healthy is our food?
April 1, 2016 - Biodiversity Critical to Maintaining Healthy Ecosystems
January 18, 2016 - New report shows gains in health insurance across Texas fall behind rest of US
December 18, 2015 - Research: Exceptional Care Requires Patient-driven Education
December 17, 2015 - Timing of first child influences women’s health at age 40
December 15, 2015 - Work Begins to Support Self-Healing of Body and Mind
October 6, 2015
- UCSF Awarded $9.75 Million to Create Platform Accelerating Mobile Health Research
October 5, 2015 - NIH awards ~$144 million in research on environmental influences on child health and development
September 30, 2015 - Negative Spiritual Beliefs Associated with More Pain and Worse Physical, Mental Health
September 24, 2015 - Perceptions of health don’t translate country to country
September 11, 2015 - New Research Confirms Lack Of Sleep Connected To Getting Sick
September 3, 2015 - Study: Following the Pack in Adolescence Leads to Health Benefits Down the Road
September 2, 2015 - Choose replacements carefully when cutting saturated fats
August 19, 2015 - New Approach Could Reduce Human Health Impacts of Electric Power Generation
August 18, 2015 
- Using Online Health Forums to Serve Underserved Communities
August 12, 2015 - Many mobile health apps neglect needs of blind users
July 18, 2015 - Checking Up on Symptom Checkers
July 13, 2015 - Public Divided On Heart Benefits From Alcohol Consumption
June 17, 2015 - Brown School study analyzes Twitter hashtags associated with diabetes
June 15, 2015 - Aging Couples Connected in Sickness and Health
June 4, 2015 - We’re happy and we know it, and now the research shows it
May 15, 2015 - Reducing school bus pollution improves children’s health
April 22, 2015 - Male offspring get the most benefit from pregnant mother’s exercise
April 9, 2015 - Immigrants are usually in better health than native Canadians… at least when they arrive
March 20, 2015 - Medical expansion has led people worldwide to feel less healthy
March 20, 2015 - UW expert part of international research project on female genital cutting
March 16, 2015 - Gaming for a healthier future
February 17, 2015 - Credit score can also describe health status
November 18, 2014 - Agonizing rabies deaths can be stopped worldwide
September 26, 2014 - Global importance of pollinators underestimated
September 18, 2014 - Yoga relieves multiple sclerosis symptoms, study finds
September 5, 2014 - Cancer leaves a common fingerprint on DNA
August 26, 2014 - In an already stressful workplace, Great Recession’s health effects hard to find
August 19, 2014 - 8,000-year-old mutation key to human life at high altitudes
August 18, 2014 - Time out for exercise
July 25, 2014 - UCLA scientists identify link between stem cell regulation and the development of lung cancer
June 20, 2014 - Study examines how brain ‘reboots’ itself to consciousness after anesthesia
June 18, 2014 - Investing in cancer research boosts economy as well as health
June 17, 2014 - Health Check: the ins and outs of burping and farting
June 16, 2014 - Despite economic blows, infant health has improved among US poor
May 23, 2014 - ‘Mostly heterosexuals’ have more health problems, says survey
April 30, 2014
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