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Heat Waves Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients
On intensely hot days, people suffering from advanced kidney disease face higher rates of hospitalization and death, according to new findings by University of Maryland, School of Public Health researchers. The study, based on an analysis of over 7,000 patients, is the first to show that race and e...View Article Details for Heat Waves Dangerous for Kidney Disease Patients -
Running Fast Isn't Necessarily Linked To Stress Fractures
To avoid stress fractures, runners often guard against running too fast or too long or accelerating their training too quickly. But according to a new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health, running fast doesn’t cause any more strain on a person’s shin bones than running at a ...View Article Details for Running Fast Isn't Necessarily Linked To Stress Fractures -
Flu May Be Spread Just By Breathing, New Study Shows; Coughing and Sneezing Not Required
It is easier to spread the influenza virus (flu) than previously thought, according to a new University of Maryland-led study released today. People commonly believe that they can catch the flu by exposure to droplets from an infected person’s coughs or sneezes or by touching contaminated surfaces. ...View Article Details for Flu May Be Spread Just By Breathing, New Study Shows; Coughing and Sneezing Not Required -
Extreme Weather Events Linked To More Severe Asthma Cases
Extreme heat and heavy rainfall are related to increased risk of hospitalization for asthma in Maryland, according to a study by the University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers. Based on over a decade of asthma hospitalization data (115,923 cases from 2000-2012), researchers observed ...View Article Details for Extreme Weather Events Linked To More Severe Asthma Cases -
Dr. Amy Lewin Reports Increased Father Involvement Associated With Decreased Infant Stress
A newly published study of teen mothers and their infants in Washington DC by Family Science Assistant Professor Amy Lewin examined father involvement and its role in child social-emotional development. The study found that approximately three-quarters of the infants’ fathers, who were on average 19...View Article Details for Dr. Amy Lewin Reports Increased Father Involvement Associated With Decreased Infant Stress