A study shows that a bilingual language program for babies can reach more families, and instructors, through online training for teachers. When researchers at the University of Washington found that even babies whose parents are monolingual could rapidly learn a second language in a small classroom environment, a new challenge was born: How could they…

A comprehensive modeling study sheds new light on socioeconomic-based mechanisms that drive disparities in influenza burden across the U.S. People of lower socioeconomic status experience increased burden of influenza. Past studies have identified various factors that underlie this health inequity, including decreased flu vaccination, lack of access to paid sick leave, lack of healthcare access,…

Several forms of public messages can increase vaccination intentions, but messaging that emphasizes personal health benefits has the largest impact. «Our findings suggest that several forms of public messages can increase vaccination intentions, but messaging that emphasizes personal health benefits had the largest impact,» says UW Ph.D. student Madison Ashworth, lead author of a paper…

Cyberbullying — bullying online rather than face to face — is linked to various types of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, both for victims and perpetrators, suggests new research. Their findings prompt the researchers to suggest that asking about cyberbullying should become a routine part of any children’s mental health or psychological assessment. The…

A new study shows the effectiveness of syringe services programs in both curbing HIV transmission among people who use drugs and preventing future outbreaks. In a rural American setting that had previously experienced one of the largest HIV outbreaks among people who use drugs, a simulation suggested that closing the existing syringe services programs would…

Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new study. Huge changes for adolescents and young adults, include school closures, potentially much more time with family, the interruption of the normal trajectory toward increased…

A collaboration between computer scientists and nine major media companies will help the media industry understand and manage the significant carbon impacts of digital content. The 12-month collaboration, facilitated by sustainability experts, Carnstone, will see University of Bristol researchers working with sustainability and technology teams at the BBC, Dentsu Aegis Network, Informa, ITV, Pearson, RELX,…

A new article argues that today’s health and equity challenges call for the US to shift from ‘food insecurity’ to ‘nutrition insecurity’ in order to catalyze appropriate focus and policies on access not just to food but to healthy, nourishing food. Now, a new Viewpoint article argues that today’s health and equity challenges call for…

Although recreational and medicinal marijuana (cannabis) is increasingly available across the U.S., public and professional awareness that cannabis use may adversely affect brain health is critical, according to the American Heart Association’s first scientific statement on the subject. «There’s a lot of uncertainty in the medical community about the health effects of marijuana. This scientific…

For millions of people living in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, accessing timely care during maternal and neonatal emergencies remains a complex problem. Published in Global Public Health, the Monitoring Maternal Emergency Navigation and Triage on Mfangano (MOMENTUM) Study uses an innovative adaptive design to measure delays and barriers faced by mothers and newborns seeking…