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November 08, 2018

Patients with Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time

Longitudinal study of claims data shows that older adults with untreated hearing loss generated an average of 46 percent more in total health care costs over 10 years versus those who don’t have hearing loss.

October 30, 2018

Mutation Associated With ALS Causes Sugar-Starved Cells To Overproduce Lipids, Study Shows

A genetic defect tied to a variety of neurodegenerative diseases and mental illnesses changes how cells starved of sugar metabolize fatty compounds known as lipids, a new JHSPH study shows.

October 16, 2018

During A Flu Epidemic, Dispensing Vaccines at Pharmacies Could Save Lives and Costs

Adding pharmacies to the mix, along with physicians’ offices and hospitals, and extending their hours could streamline administering vaccinations in the event of a flu epidemic.

October 16, 2018

Religious Leaders' Support May Be Key To Modern Contraception Use

Women in Nigeria whose clerics extol the benefits of family planning were more likely to adopt modern contraceptive methods, highlighting the importance of engaging religious leaders to help increase stubbornly low uptake of family planning services.

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Scripps News

Amesh Adalja discusses what public health policies might look like under Donald Trump's new administration.

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Associated Press

Natalie Exum discusses the challenges of disrupted water supplies after Hurricane Helene.

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The Hill

Brendan Saloner writes about the need for more drug-treatment services.

Read the op-ed.

In the News

Salon

November 10, 2024

Pregnant people are targeted for marijuana — but harms from prohibition can be worse

Kara Skelton is quoted.

The New York Times

November 10, 2024

Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

Keeve Nachman is quoted.

WABE Public Radio (Atlanta)

November 10, 2024

The evolution of smoking

Johannes Thrul is interviewed.

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