NEWS / PUBLIC HEALTH

Online Images Often Show the Wrong Way to Take Blood Pressure

More than half of the online images of a person having their BP taken showed the wrong way to do it. This can lead to mistaken treatment. >

Prenatal Exposure to Agricultural Pesticides Lasts a Lifetime

Mothers' exposure to agricultural pesticides are linked to autism, brain damage and behavioral problems in children that last a lifetime. >

HEPA Help for Hypertension

Pollution from cars and factories doesn't only affect breathing. It can raise blood pressure. An at-home air purifier will help lower it. >

How Walkable is Your Town?

People who live in towns and cities that encourage walking are healthier -- mentally and physically -- than those in less walkable places. >

Dollar Stores' Effects on Diet Aren't As Bad As Many Suspect

It's true the stores carry processed snacks and don't carry fresh fruits and veggies, but most shoppers buy these healthy foods elsewhere. >

AI-Generated Health and Medical Misinformation

AI answers to medical questions always sound authoritative, but some are "hallucinations" based on erroneous info. There's a fix for that. >

Tiny Particles in the Air Add to Dementia Risk

Air pollution doesn't just affect your lungs; it can cause inflammation in the brain and dementia in urban dwellers. How to reduce exposure. >

New Findings from a Large Danish Study on Aluminum in Vaccines

A study of 1.2 million children found that the tiny amounts of aluminum in some vaccines do not contribute to issues like autism and ADHD. >

Don't Overlook the Plastics Hiding in Your Food

Many know that microwaving food in plastic is a bad idea, but few give thought to the plastic attached to the foods they eat and drink. >

Video Visits Can Ease Patients' Pre-Op Stress

Having a video consult from home instead of an office visit can reduce pre-operative anxiety for people facing certain kinds of surgeries. >

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