Latest Articles for Public Health

HIV/AIDS Fighting HIV in Miami-Dade: A Community Approach

A look at innovative strategies tackling HIV care disparities in Miami-Dade.

Sonjia Kenya, BreAnne Young, Sebastian Escarfuller

2025-03-03T04:40:40+00:00 ― 7 min read

Methodology Decoding Disease Spread: The Role of Spatial Statistics

Learn how spatial statistics improves disease spread predictions using geostatistical models.

Olatunji Johnson, Bedilu A Ejigu, Ezra Gayawan

2025-03-02T19:03:19+00:00 ― 7 min read

Public and Global Health Wastewater Surveillance: A New Front in Fighting Antibiotic Resistance

Analyzing sewage offers insights into public health and antibiotic resistance trends.

Connor L. Brown, Monjura Afrin Rumi, Lauren McDaniel

2025-03-02T00:56:10+00:00 ― 6 min read

Addiction Medicine How Personality and Stress Fuel Tobacco Use

Uncover the links between stress, personality, and smoking habits among young adults.

Ying Tian, Weiyi Xiang, Silvia Dzhugaryan

2025-03-01T20:18:45+00:00 ― 7 min read

Pharmacology and Toxicology Understanding the Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Treatments

This study examines how SARS-CoV-2 evolves and responds to antiviral treatments.

Rebekah Penrice-Randal, E. G. Bentley, P. Sharma

2025-03-01T04:16:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Understanding Contact Patterns During COVID-19

Research reveals how contact patterns affect disease spread in the U.S.

Shweta Bansal, J. C. Taube, Z. Susswein

2025-03-01T01:49:05+00:00 ― 7 min read

Image and Video Processing Tackling Mpox: A New Diagnostic Approach

A new framework improves Mpox diagnosis using advanced technology.

Ayush Deshmukh

2025-03-01T01:32:42+00:00 ― 5 min read

Epidemiology Oropouche Virus Spreads in Brazil: A Growing Threat

Oropouche virus cases rise in Brazil, raising public health concerns.

Edson Delatorre, Gabriela Mendonça de Colombo, Felipe Donateli Gatti

2025-02-28T07:19:25+00:00 ― 7 min read

Epidemiology Dyslipidemia: A Growing Health Concern in China

Dyslipidemia rates soar in China, posing risks to heart health.

Adila Sulidan, Xiamusiye Muyiduli, Jun Zhang

2025-02-28T02:42:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Microbiology Confronting Antimicrobial Resistance in the Musi River

Exploring the impact of urbanization on AMR in Hyderabad's Musi River.

Vikas Sonkar, Arun Kashyap, Rebeca Pallarés-Vega

2025-02-28T00:39:39+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Combatting Pneumococcal Disease: The Vaccine Solution

Learn about pneumococcal disease and the vital role of vaccines.

Laura M King, Kristin L Andrejko, Miwako Kobayashi

2025-02-27T22:04:35+00:00 ― 5 min read

Health Informatics Transforming Respiratory Health Through Digital Tools

Digital health tools promise to improve respiratory health in South and Southeast Asia.

Laura Evans, Jay Evans, Adina Abdullah

2025-02-27T17:27:10+00:00 ― 6 min read

Sexual and Reproductive Health Empowering Girls Through Peer Education on Sexual Health

Peer-led groups enhance young girls' knowledge about condoms and sexual health.

Nebiyou Fasil, Alemayehu Worku, Lemessa Oljira

2025-02-27T12:49:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Public and Global Health COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Cameroon: A Challenge

A study reveals low vaccine acceptance rates in Cameroon amidst ongoing efforts.

Fabrice Zobel Lekeumo Cheuyem, Adidja Amani, Iyawa Clarisse Alma Nkodo

2025-02-27T08:12:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Understanding Lassa Fever: A Silent Threat

Lassa fever poses serious health risks, affecting thousands annually in West Africa.

Sean M. Moore, Erica Rapheal, Sandra Mendoza Guerrero

2025-02-27T03:34:55+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Fighting Lymphatic Filariasis: A New Test Emerges

New testing methods offer hope in the fight against lymphatic filariasis.

Benoit Dembele, Mohamed Salieu Bah, Abdulai Conteh

2025-02-26T18:20:05+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)How Dairy Products Help Track H5N1 Virus

Retail dairy sampling reveals crucial insights on zoonotic disease monitoring.

Andrew J. Lail, William C. Vuyk, Heather Machkovech

2025-02-26T13:42:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)The Hidden Threat of Strongyloidiasis: A Global Concern

Learn about strongyloidiasis and its impact on health worldwide.

Adama Kazienga, Luc E. Coffeng, Sara Roose

2025-02-26T09:05:15+00:00 ― 7 min read

Microbiology The Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance

A closer look at how bacteria outsmart antibiotics.

Sayed Golam Mohiuddin, Pouria Kavousi, Diego Figueroa

2025-02-26T04:29:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Infectious Diseases (except HIV/AIDS)Chlamydia Pneumoniae: A Rising Concern in Respiratory Infections

Chlamydia pneumoniae cases surge, particularly among children, highlighting respiratory infection trends.

Sophie Edouard, Rayane Attamna, Matthieu Million

2025-02-26T04:27:50+00:00 ― 4 min read

Analysis of PDEs The Vaccination Challenge: A Game of Strategy

A look at the competition over vaccinations amid skepticism and health efforts.

Mauro Garavello, Elena Rossi, Abraham Sylla

2025-02-25T21:40:50+00:00 ― 7 min read

Transplantation Fragmented Care: The Hidden Risks for Kidney Transplant Patients

High fragmentation in healthcare impacts kidney transplant survival rates in Colombia.

Luis Manuel Barrera, Daniela Sánchez-Santiesteban, Giancarlo Buitrago

2025-02-25T14:35:35+00:00 ― 5 min read

Physics and Society The Social Dynamics of Vaccination Decisions

How social interactions shape our choices about vaccination during epidemics.

Alfonso de Miguel-Arribas, Alberto Aleta, Yamir Moreno

2025-02-25T11:25:50+00:00 ― 8 min read

Public and Global Health The Changing Face of Alcohol Consumption in the UK

Alcohol consumption patterns shift amid pandemic and economic crises.

Colin Angus, Jonas Schöley

2025-02-25T05:20:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Public and Global Health Life Expectancy in Hong Kong: Pandemic Effects

COVID-19 dramatically impacted life expectancy in Hong Kong, especially among the elderly.

Alexandra H. T. Law, Anne M. Presanis, Justin K. Cheung

2025-02-25T00:43:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Sexual and Reproductive Health Rising Resistance of Gonorrhea in Scotland

Scotland reports ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae cases, raising public health concerns.

Martin P McHugh, K. Aburajab, A. Maxwell

2025-02-24T15:28:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Ecology Deermice and Their Role in Disease Spread

Research highlights health risks posed by North American deermice.

Beckett Sterner, A. Finkbeiner, A. Khatib

2025-02-24T13:50:09+00:00 ― 5 min read

General Economics Shining a Light on Slums

Research reveals the gaps in understanding slum conditions and populations.

Katharina Henn, Michaela Lestakova, Kevin Logan

2025-02-24T06:32:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Addiction Medicine Recent Trends in Smoking Cessation in the US

Examining methods and demographics of adults quitting smoking recently.

Floe Foxon, R. Niaura

2025-02-23T20:58:50+00:00 ― 5 min read

Hematology The Impact of Anemia on Diabetic Patients

Discover the connection between anemia and diabetes, and how to manage both.

Leonard Tedong, Maï-Pamela Tumchou Mekieje, Melisa Mene Djeukamgang

2025-02-23T11:44:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Epidemiology Vaccination Disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Vaccination rates vary widely among children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sancho Pedro Xavier, Manuel Mahoche, Patrícia Helen Rondó

2025-02-22T21:51:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Health Economics The Financial Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination in Canada

COVID-19 vaccines save lives and money in Canada’s health system.

Alison E. Simmons, Rafael N. Miranda, Michael W.Z. Li

2025-02-22T17:14:20+00:00 ― 7 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine Genetics and Statins: A Heart Health Connection

Exploring how APOE gene impacts statin effectiveness in heart disease.

Innocent G. Asiimwe, Andrea L. Jorgensen, Munir Pirmohamed

2025-02-22T12:36:55+00:00 ― 6 min read

Social and Information Networks Drought's Hidden Impacts: A New Approach

Connecting social media insights to drought impacts for better understanding.

Lanyu Shang, Bozhang Chen, Shiwei Liu

2025-02-22T03:27:54+00:00 ― 5 min read

Quantitative Methods Navigating Pandemics and Wars: Health at Risk

A look at how health systems cope during pandemics and wars.

Adi Shuchami, Teddy Lazebnik

2025-02-21T16:36:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine Genetics and Statins: A Heart Health Connection

New research reveals how genes impact statin effectiveness for heart health.

Innocent G. Asiimwe, Andrea L. Jorgensen, Munir Pirmohamed

2025-02-21T08:52:25+00:00 ― 7 min read

Human-Computer Interaction Unlocking Insights: The Power of Topic Modeling

Discover the role of topic modeling in social media research.

Amandeep Kaur, James R. Wallace

2025-02-21T06:36:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Statistical Mechanics Simplifying Complex Systems: Network Renormalization

Learn how network renormalization helps analyze complex systems through simplification.

Andrea Gabrielli, Diego Garlaschelli, Subodh P. Patil

2025-02-21T06:19:28+00:00 ― 6 min read

Neurology Understanding Variably Protease-Sensitive Prionopathy

A deep dive into VPSPr, a rare prion disease with unique challenges.

Yuan Lian, Keisi Kotobelli, Stacey Hall

2025-02-20T23:37:35+00:00 ― 8 min read

Genetic and Genomic Medicine The Link Between Alcohol Use Disorder and Obesity

Research highlights shared genetic factors between alcohol use disorder and obesity.

Joshua C Gray, S. G. Malone, C. N. Davis

2025-02-20T14:22:45+00:00 ― 6 min read