In The News: Department of Social and Behavioral Health
Nevada is making gains in offering afterschool programs addressing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning, but more is needed especially to help rural areas, according to a study.
Coconut oil is a common edible oil used in the diet by certain populations around the world, including India. It is extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are man-made chemicals used in the industry and consumer goods since the 1940s. These are often referred as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in water, soil, or the human body.
Recent clinical trials from Merck and Moderna show promising results that a personalized messenger RNA (mRNA) melanoma vaccine intismeran autogene when combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, can reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by roughly 49% in high-risk patients after surgery compared to immunotherapy alone.
The term “nutrition transition” was coined by an American nutritionist, Barry Popkin, in 1993 to describe the large-scale shifts in human diet, energy spending, and body composition that happen alongside general economic development, urbanization, and demographic changes.
For decades, the South Asian diaspora in the United States has been celebrated as an exemplary economic success story and a “model minority.” However, behind the high median incomes and professional and academic accolades lies a simmering, intensifying public health emergency.
Currently, there are more than 10 states across the United States that are actively under flood watches, warnings, or facing severe monsoon-related problems.
Complete recovery from gallbladder surgery varies from person to person and depends on the type of surgery and any complications.
According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 228.4 million people (79.2%) over the age of 12 years mentioned having drunk alcohol in their lifetime, and 178.7 million people (62.0%) in this age group reported that they drank in the past year.
New study warns equity gaps fueling student stress, anxiety, and depression.
At least 34 states have been affected, with the most significant surge in Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Texas.
According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study, it is estimated that globally, between 591 and 672 million people were living with heart disease in 2023, more than double from 1990.