Public Health in the News – July 26, 2015

Posted on July 26, 2015 by NPHR Blog in News // 0 Comments

Global

Global health experts are asking for a $2 billion fund to help speed the vaccine development process.
A Swedish study shows that genetically modified rice emitted less methane during field studies in China.

National

Finally, some good news when it comes to American eating habits: Americans are eating fewer calories and obesity rates for adults and children have stopped rising.
The next cancer treatment could come from a 3D printer.
A water supply just outside New Orleans was found to be contaminated with a potentially deadly amoeba.
A new mobile app, SoberGrid, has been developed for those who want to meet up with new people in a booze-free environment.
Researchers have identified a gene variant that is associated with binge eating and obesity in teens.
Great news in spinal cord injury research: electrical stimulation has helped patients paralyzed from the waist down stand again!
The National Children’s Leukemia Foundation is being sued because of claims that the organization used less than one percent of its funds to help leukemia patients.
A simple way to reduce domestic violence? Give victims free lawyers.

Illinois/Chicago

The Illinois Department of Public Health has released a statement with recommendations on how to handle a flood.
Which diseases should be covered by medical marijuana? The Illinois Department of Public Health wants to hear your recommendations.
Over 1500 Chicago-area students attended the Google Geek Street Fair this week, designed to get kids engaged in STEM fields.

Northwestern

An NU study shows that data collected from your smartphone can predict whether you’re depressed.
Northwestern researchers have shown that “Dad bod” is real – men gain weight soon after having children.
When children from low-income families have high levels of success, they may unfortunately have worse health, according to an NU study.