Public Health in the News (6/17/18 – 6/23/18)
By Grace Bellinger, NPHR Blog Editor
Global
- After 30 years of efforts to eradicate Guinea worm, the parasite is now infecting dogs in Chad.
National
- Large longitudinal study suggests night owls may be at a greater risk for depression than morning people.
- Two new studies show that obesity rates for both adults and children are higher in rural areas than urban areas.
Northwestern
- Northwestern Medicine study demonstrates that a lifestyle intervention can correct four unhealthy behaviors related to screen time, exercise, and nutrition.
- Meta-analysis involving Northwestern researchers shows that the presence of certain antibodies may predict the risk of transplant rejection.
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