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.