Tag: Public health

Superglue urethra case ends in surgery for Iranian man

Iranian clinicians report a superglue urethra case after a 41-year-old man self-treated incontinence. Surgeons removed a 10 cm plug and he recovered well.

Common medications can alter the gut microbiome for years

A large Estonian study finds common drugs can leave long-lasting signatures in the gut microbiome, with effects detectable years after treatment ends.

Why vaccination rates are falling in the U.S.

Why vaccination rates are falling in the U.S., as measles cases surge and exemptions rise. Experts say confusion, not hardline opposition, is driving hesitancy.

Knee osteoarthritis isn’t inevitable: steps to protect joints

Knee osteoarthritis is common but not unavoidable. Experts outline risks, treatments, and lifestyle changes to reduce pain and protect joint health.

FDA peptides advisory could widen access to unapproved drugs

An FDA advisory supports allowing six unapproved peptide products through compounding pharmacies, prompting debate over safety, evidence and oversight.

Frequent cannabis use linked to higher waking cortisol

Frequent cannabis use was associated with elevated cortisol upon waking, Oregon State University researchers report. The findings suggest altered daily stress rhythms.

Air pollution linked to rheumatoid arthritis flares

A large South Korean study finds air pollution, especially PM2.5, is tied to more active disease and rheumatoid arthritis flares, with public health implications.

Study links traffic noise Parkinson’s risk in Danish cohort

A Danish study tracking 3.1 million adults for 18 years reports a modest, consistent link between traffic noise Parkinson’s risk, warranting further research.

American colonists health: daily discomfort in 1776

In 1776, American colonists lived with routine discomfort, harsh remedies and few doctors. Bloodletting, poor sanitation and mouth ailments shaped daily life.