CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Understanding Dengue: Pathogenesis, Epidemiology,
Understanding Dengue: Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, and Vaccination

Review Explores Comprehensive Understanding of Dengue Disease.

December 2023

Ear Drops to Remove Earwax: Is There Evidence of E
Ear Drops to Remove Earwax: Is There Evidence of Effectiveness?

The evidence comes from a Cochrane review and is relevant to adults and children.

December 2023

Childhood Adversity Increases Risk of Adult Type 2
Childhood Adversity Increases Risk of Adult Type 2 Diabetes

Study Highlights Link Between Childhood Adversity and Development of Type 2 Diabetes in Adulthood.

December 2023

Tooth Loss and Cognitive Impairment
Tooth Loss and Cognitive Impairment

Study examines whether replacing missing teeth reduces risk of poor cognition

December 2023

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic condition defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which can cause estrogen-stimulated inflammation.

December 2023

Latin America Faces Low Vaccination Rates
Latin America Faces Low Vaccination Rates

Study Reveals Decline in Vaccination Coverage Over Past Decade in Latin America.

December 2023

Less Risky Sexual Behavior During the Pandemic

The less 'risky' sex of the early pandemic is still evident a year after Britain's first lockdown

November 2023

Prolonged Loss of Smell Post-COVID Linked to Brain
Prolonged Loss of Smell Post-COVID Linked to Brain Changes

Study Identifies Functional and Structural Brain Changes Associated with Olfactory Loss.

November 2023

Impact on Emergencies of the Closure of Dental Ser
Impact on Emergencies of the Closure of Dental Services During the Pandemic

Study evaluated the impact of dental office closures during COVID-19 on dental conditions among publicly insured children

November 2023

Mobile Phone Use Tied to High Blood Pressure Risk
Mobile Phone Use Tied to High Blood Pressure Risk

Study Finds Association Between Cell Phone Calls and Increased Risk of Hypertension.

November 2023