In a review of over 140 scientific articles, PhD candidate Sarah Sajedi writes that individuals on average ingest between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles per year, and bottled water users consume 90,000 more particles than tap water consumers. These particles emerge as bottles are made, stored, transported and broken down over their lifespans. Because they are often made from low-quality plastic, they shed tiny pieces every time they are manipulated and exposed to sunlight and temperature fluctuations. And unlike other types of plastic particles, which enter human bodies through the food chain, these are ingested directly from the source.

Discover how machine learning is helping researchers identify different groups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in China and understand how their health conditions impact daily life. This new study offers insights into targeted treatments and better quality of life for those living with COPD.

In a new Johns Hopkins Medicine-led study, researchers predict that ending federal funding for the Ryan White Program could increase HIV infections across 31 U.S. cities by 49% in the next five years. 

Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have always relied on medication and talk therapy to treat depression, but Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, thinks it’s time for a shift. In an editorial for the British Journal of Sports Medicine, he argues that exercise shouldn’t be an afterthought, it should be a standard part of every treatment plan for patients with depression.

Despite the promise of telehealth to bridge rural health care gaps, a new study published by JMIR Publications in the Journal of Medical Internet Research reveals that many rural-dwelling patients in the United States—especially those who are older, speak Spanish, or rely on public insurance—are still struggling to access virtual care.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – America’s population is the oldest it has ever been. And though older people are more independent than ever, they face a huge care gap, one that challenges families, communities and healthcare systems. 

Enter the Center for Seniors Uniting Nationwide to Support Health, INtegrated care, and Economics, known as the Center for SUNSHINE, an interdisciplinary collaboration funded by a $901,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) for the first two years to establish the center, with the potential for up to six years of support.