Tag Archive: Publish on August 16

1. BU: 400 Years of Inequality: Breaking the Cycle of Systemic Racism on Friday, October 18

   October 18, 2019 8:30 am

   This day is a part of a national movement by […]

2. Johns Hopkins: Bloomberg School Hosting Guest Lecture: The Annual Sandra J. Skolnik Lecture on Wednesday, September 4

   September 4, 2019 5:00 pm

   Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is hosting a […]

3. Minnesota: Study Suggests Body Dissatisfaction Begins Before Adolescence, Remains Constant into Adulthood

   August 15, 2019 8:51 pm

   Up to 46 percent of adolescents in America report feeling […]

4. UAlbany: Overvaluing Weight or Shape May Increase Severity of Functional Impairment Among Persons with BED

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   Binge-eating-disorder (BED) — defined as eating a large quantity of […]

5. Michigan: Blight-Busting Demolitions Reduced Gun Injuries, Deaths in Detroit Neighborhoods

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   For the past half-decade, Detroit’s government and community groups have […]

6. Public Health Reports: Writing Assignments in Epidemiology Courses: How Many and How Good?

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   In a recent article in Public Health Reports, researchers assessed the proportion of epidemiology courses that required one or more writing assignments and the degree to which these assignments included six recommended characteristics. The authors concluded that the characteristics of writing assignments in public health programs do not reflect best practices in writing instruction and should be improved.

7. UAB: Adult Life-Course Trajectories of Lung Function and Development of Emphysema – The CARDIA Lung Study

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   Peak lung function and rate of decline predict future airflow […]

8. Emory: Study Examines Link Between PBB Exposure and Menstrual Cycle Function

   8:51 pm

   Researchers at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health recently […]

9. Minnesota: Study to Assess Dementia Rates and Patient Needs in Twin Cities African Immigrant Community

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   More than 16 million individuals in the U.S. — and […]

10. UNC: Aspirin May Help Some Breast Cancer Survivors Live Longer, But Cause The Opposite Effect In Others

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    Chemical changes in DNA found in blood and breast cancer […]