# prevention (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 19 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover prevention. Page: Feed: --- ## [What does it mean to remember slavery?](https://www.freedomunited.org/what-does-it-mean-to-remember-slavery/) _2026-08-20 · Krysta Bisnauth · FreedomUnited_ On August 23, 1791, enslaved people in Saint-Domingue began an insurrection against the most profitable slave colony in the world. Within thirteen years, they had defeated the forces of France, Britain and Spain, abolished slavery, and established Haiti: the first independent Black republic and the only state in history founded by people who had emancipated \[…\] The post What does it mean to… ## [New dementia study reiterates the physical activity paradox — that not all exercise is beneficial](https://www.phillyvoice.com/physical-activity-paradox-dementia-work-leisure-exercise/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Physical activity on the job may actually increase dementia risk, a new study finds. It reiterates the physical activity paradox, the idea that not all exercise is beneficial. ## [New study challenges notion that marijuana is not addictive](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cannabis-marijuana-addiction-thc-study/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ A new study challenges the idea that marijuana is not addictive, finding the number of Americans with cannabis use disorder increased from 15.3 million in 2021 to 19.4 million in 2024. ## [Is it better to use an electric or manual toothbrush? It depends on these factors](https://www.phillyvoice.com/how-to-choose-electric-regular-toothbrushes/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Are electric toothbrushes vastly superior to manual ones? Not necessarily, a Temple University dentist says. Here's how to choose the right brush for you. ## [Car crash deaths spike on days that big albums are released, study finds](https://www.phillyvoice.com/traffic-deaths-new-music-releases-distracted-driving-study/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-19 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Traffic fatalities are more common on days that new albums from megastars are released, a new study finds. Researcher suspect this increase is due to drivers being distracted by their attempts to play new music from their phones. ## [The clean energy transition needs land. Can it help restore it too?](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168172) _2026-08-19 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ What if the infrastructure needed to fight climate change could also help repair the land beneath it? ## [International Criminal Court: New US sanctions ‘a flagrant attack’ against its independence](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168168) _2026-08-19 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday responded to a new round of US sanctions targeting its president and a senior prosecutor, calling them “a flagrant attack” against the court. ## [Aid workers under fire as drones reshape warfare](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168153) _2026-08-19 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ The UN is warning that aid workers face a deadly and evolving threat, with armed drones reshaping battlefields worldwide – putting humanitarian teams increasingly in the line of fire. ## [Night Hike: Following Microbes Into the Dark](https://www.infectiousdose.com/post/night-hike) _2026-08-19 · Heather McSharry, PhD · Infectious Dose_ Explore mosquitoes, ticks, bats, wildlife, artificial light, and infectious-disease ecology on a summer night hike from dusk to starlight. ## [Wearable non-invasive continuous glucose monitor leads innovation challenge](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/wearable-non-invasive-continuous-glucose-monitor-leads-innovation-challenge/) _2026-08-19 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ Xoma Labs has been named the Grand Innovation Challenge winner, following a nationwide search for innovative technologies to transform the lives of people living with diabetes. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aoi6N1NHr1fN) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Lindsay Clancy trial puts focus on postpartum psychosis; here's how it differs from depression](https://www.phillyvoice.com/lindsay-clancy-postpartum-psychosis-symptoms-treatment/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ The Lindsay Clancy trial has put focus on postpartum psychosis, a rare mental health disorder that causes hallucinations and mania and can put people's lives in danger. ## [Low-impact exercise can deliver big health benefits while being easier on your joints](https://www.phillyvoice.com/low-impact-exercise-health-benefits-059991/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Peter Key, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross · PhillyVoice - Health_ Running isn't the only way to get a good workout. In fact, some of the best forms of exercise put very little stress on your joints. Low-impact exercise offers many of the same health benefits as higher-impact workouts while being gentler on your knees, hips, and ankles. That makes it a good choice for people who are new to exercise, recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or simply… ## [Childhood vaccine exemptions rose to record high last school year, CDC says](https://www.phillyvoice.com/childhood-vaccination-exemptions-increase-measles/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Childhood vaccination exemptions reached a record high during the 2025-2026 school year, a new CDC report says. Of children entering kindergarten, 4.2% had at least one exemption, up from 3.6% the previous school year. ## [What’s journalism worth in disasters and emergencies? A lot, says a new UN report](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168164) _2026-08-18 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ A single New York Times article on a disaster generated an additional $500,000 in official aid. That’s just one of the findings on the critical role a free press plays in saving lives, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday. ## [500k Shane Warne Legacy Health Check milestone on the first day of international diabetes congress](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/500k-shane-warne-legacy-health-check-opens-idfwpr2026/) _2026-08-18 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ The Western-Pacific’s largest diabetes and metabolic health congress has opened with a Community Day in Melbourne, delivering the 500,000th Shane Warne Legacy health check to highlight the importance of cardiometabolic health screenings, and the urgent nature of the type 2 diabetes epidemic facing the region. ## [Protecting our ‘most vital infrastructure’: Pushing back on desertification](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168156) _2026-08-17 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ As heatwaves are turning deadlier, fires and disasters are razing cities — and rising seas are erasing territories — one environmental crisis remains dangerously overlooked: the degradation of the land beneath our feet. ## [Waking up to a mind filled with worries? A 'brain dump' may help ease that stress](https://www.phillyvoice.com/brain-dump-journaling-mental-health/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-17 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ A 'brain dump' is a type of therapeutic journaling that involves writing down thoughts and worries for a specific amount of time in an effort to alleviate anxiety and stress. Here's how to do it. ## [Diabetes Australia to deliver Insulin Pump Program supporting children and young people](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/diabetes-australia-to-deliver-insulin-pump-program-supporting-children-and-young-people/) _2026-08-17 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ Diabetes Australia has been appointed to deliver the Commonwealth-funded Insulin Pump Program (IPP). ## [Two Hours of Sleep Restored in Alzheimer’s Brains in Research Breakthrough](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/) _2026-08-16 · Good News Network · Health Archives - Good News Network_ \[By Christian Honce | UK College of Medicine\] Picture this: You find a small fire isolated in your kitchen. If you had the right tool, you might be able to put it out. But before you can, the sprinklers turn on and soak your entire house. An automatic response to an issue has now damaged \[…\] The post Two Hours of Sleep Restored in Alzheimer’s Brains in Research Breakthrough appeared first on Good… ## [Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support — here's how to keep kids safe](https://www.phillyvoice.com/ai-chatbots-teen-safety-emotional-support-parenting-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-16 · Phoebe S. Moore, UMass Chan Medical School; Megan Kelly, UMass Chan Medical School, and Yael Dvir, UMass Chan Medical School · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Many teens are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, emotional support and mental health advice. Because teens are still forming their sense of self and often craving social validation, they may be prone to experiencing these simulated relationships as real. Here are tips to help parents set boundaries for safe use. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/plvz42x5V7Ng) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [The grass beneath our feet: Why rangelands matter](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168119) _2026-08-15 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ In northern Kenya, a herder scans the sky for rain that hasn't come. The grass his animals need is thinning by the day. ## [Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself](https://www.phillyvoice.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-prevention-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-15 · Bill Sullivan, Indiana University · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. Here’s why health officials are so concerned about this deadly infection – and ways to avoid contracting it. ## [New Radiation-Free Lung Scan Can Spot Disease Sooner in Children – And it’s Much Safer](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-radiation-free-lung-scan-could-help-doctors-spot-disease-in-children-earlier/) _2026-08-14 · Daniel Samadani · Health Archives - Good News Network_ For caregivers of children living with chronic or rare lung diseases, monitoring their condition presents an uncomfortable tradeoff: Repeated scans can be valuable, but they can also expose patients to radiation. Now, a rapidly advancing form of MRI is offering another possibility: detailed images of children’s lungs that can reveal not only their structure, but \[…\] The post New Radiation-Free… ## [An attack on healthcare every six hours, and no one held to account](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168144) _2026-08-14 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Across the world, healthcare has suffered more than 10,000 attacks in the past eight years, including during the brutal conflict in Ukraine and efforts to contain the current Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ## [Thanks to Whiteley](https://www.acipc.org.au/thanks-to-whiteley/) _2026-08-14 · Selina · ACIPC – Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control_ We thank our 2026 Bronze Conference Sponsor, Whiteley The support of sponsors plays a pivotal role in fostering an enriching environment for knowledge exchange and networking at the conference. Find out more about Whiteley here: https://www.whiteley.com.au/ The post Thanks to Whiteley appeared first on ACIPC - Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control . ## [Beyond blood glucose: New national partnership to measure how Australians with diabetes are really doing](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/beyond-blood-glucose-new-national-partnership-to-measure-how-australians-with-diabetes-are-really-doing/) _2026-08-14 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ For the first time, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index will be used to build the most complete picture yet of how diabetes affects Australian’s lives beyond clinical outcomes and health system costs, thanks to a partnership between Diabetes Australia, Deakin University, and the Australian Unity Support Foundation. ## [World News in Brief: Afghanistan education, Myanmar flooding, Syria recovery, homecare workers in New York](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168135) _2026-08-13 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Five years since the Taliban seized power in Kabul, life for some Afghans has improved while many others suffer growing hardship. ## [PMOS in spotlight for diabetes prevention](https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/mediarelease/pmos-in-spotlight-for-diabetes-prevention/) _2026-08-13 · David Shaw · Diabetes Australia_ A new partnership between Diabetes Australia and the Medibank Better Health Research Hub will support Monash University to develop a primary care model to better detect and prevent type 2 diabetes in women living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). ## [Antiviral Chewing Gum Cuts Risk of Certain Head and Neck Cancers to Almost Zero in New Study](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/chewing-gum-cuts-risk-of-certain-head-neck-cancers-to-near-zero/) _2026-08-12 · Good News Network · Health Archives - Good News Network_ Research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that antiviral and antibacterial chewing gums reduce the levels of three microbes known to be associated with oral cancer, paving the way for more effective and affordable therapies. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a common cancer that develops in the lining of the mouth and \[…\] The post Antiviral Chewing Gum Cuts Risk of Certain… ## [Field Notes #18: Trace Evidence](https://www.infectiousdose.com/post/field-notes-18-trace-evidence) _2026-08-12 · Heather McSharry, PhD · Infectious Dose_ Field Notes is where I take one idea from the episode and follow it to see what it reveals. ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H9qFtdv7bV7O) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Youth advocates gather in New York to launch new AI standards](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168129) _2026-08-12 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms everything from how we learn, to the job market, children are adopting the technology more than three times faster than adults – exposing them to unique opportunities and risks. ## [Migrant deaths climb sharply in 2026, new UN data shows](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168127) _2026-08-12 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Severe weather, war, economic pressure and shifting policies reshaped migration journeys across multiple regions in the first four months of 2026, driving a surge in deaths, according to new data released on Wednesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). ## [Afternoon Picnic: How Microbes Move Through a Summer Meal](https://www.infectiousdose.com/post/afternoon-picnic) _2026-08-12 · Heather McSharry, PhD · Infectious Dose_ Follow the hidden microbes of a summer picnic, from Salmonella and Listeria to norovirus, food safety, coolers, cross-contamination, and picnic leftovers. ## [Seed and ECR Research Grants closing soon](https://www.acipc.org.au/acipc-seed-and-ecr-research-grants-closing-soon/) _2026-08-12 · Selina · ACIPC – Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control_ Early Career Research and Seed Grant applications close 5PM AEST, Monday 17 August 2026 There’s still time to apply for an ACIPC Research Grant — supporting innovative infection prevention and control research across Australia. Early Career Research Grant Designed to support researchers within five years of starting their research career to undertake impactful IPC research. \[…\] The post Seed and… ## [After post-pandemic improvement, youth unemployment is rising again](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168120) _2026-08-11 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Frustrated by skyrocketing youth unemployment, among other issues, tens of thousands of Gen Z activists took to the streets of Nepal last year, demanding a stake in the country’s economic growth. The protest worked and the prime minister resigned. ## [World marks second warmest July on record](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168115) _2026-08-11 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ As multiple regions contend with unbearable heat, drought, wildfires and other extreme weather, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday underlined the crucial need for stronger forecasts and early warning systems to protect lives and livelihoods. ## [The Vaccine Executive Order: What You Need to Know](https://www.infectiousdose.com/post/the-vaccine-executive-order) _2026-08-11 · Heather McSharry, PhD · Infectious Dose_ What does the August 10 vaccine executive order actually do? A clear look at childhood vaccine changes, MMR, access, insurance, and what parents should know. ## [August NCAS Webinar](https://www.acipc.org.au/august-ncas-webinar/) _2026-08-11 · Selina · ACIPC – Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control_ Join the National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship (NCAS) for their August webinar Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 Time: 8.30AM AEST Topic: Audit and feedback Audit and feedback is a fundamental part of antimicrobial stewardship, but we know it’s not easy to do, particularly when it uncovers questionable prescribing practices. Presentations: 🎤AMS Auditing and Feedback in \[…\] The post August… ## [Conference program now available](https://www.acipc.org.au/conference-program-now-available/) _2026-08-11 · Selina · ACIPC – Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control_ Explore the 2026 ACIPC Conference Program The 2026 Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) International Conference program is now live. Four days of connection, learning, and innovation will take place at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and online from 8 to 11 November 2026. This year’s theme, From Knowledge to Action: Delivering Impact in Infection \[…\]… ## [New Treatment Shows Remarkable Motor Improvements in Boys With Muscular Dystrophy—in Just 12 Weeks](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-treatment-shows-remarkable-motor-improvements-in-boys-with-muscular-dystrophy/) _2026-08-10 · Daniel Samadani · Health Archives - Good News Network_ Scientists studying one of the world’s most serious inherited muscle diseases have found encouraging evidence that treating children much earlier—potentially before obvious symptoms develop—could make a significant difference. Researchers at Binghamton University in New York are studying the drug Vamorolone in very young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a progressive genetic disorder… ## [UN calls for urgent action to protect children from online information risks](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168103) _2026-08-10 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ More than eight in 10 young people aged 15 to 24 worldwide are now online, and in low-income countries they outpace the rest of the population nearly two to one. ## [Who's serving felony murder sentences in Pennsylvania prisons?](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pennsylvania-second-degree-murder-sentences-supreme-court/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-10 · by Whitney Downard and Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in March that mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder were unconstitutional, giving lawmakers 120 days to act. Here's a look at the people who are serving these sentences. ## [August Aged Care Webinar](https://www.acipc.org.au/august-aged-care-webinar/) _2026-08-10 · Selina · ACIPC – Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control_ The post August Aged Care Webinar appeared first on ACIPC - Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control . ## [Cheese Lovers Unite: The Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy Documented in Study Without Cholesterol Rise or Weight Gain](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cheese-lovers-unite-the-benefits-of-full-fat-dairy-documented-in-study-without-cholesterol-rise-or-weight-gain/) _2026-08-09 · Good News Network · Health Archives - Good News Network_ A University of Toronto study is offering new evidence in support of full-fat dairy consumption. The findings from a 12-week study demonstrate that three daily servings of full-fat dairy can be incorporated into a person’s diet without negatively affecting their body weight (or composition), energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels. In fact, the results, published \[…\] The post Cheese Lovers Unite:… ## [Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/mental-health-outdoors-nature-work-day/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-09 · Todd Lookingbill, University of Richmond · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Even brief, routine interactions with green space can reduce stress, improve mood and promote overall well-being. Here's how to spend more time outdoors during the work day. ## [Kennedy, Oz contend fraud crackdown, not skyrocketing prices, led millions to leave Obamacare](https://www.phillyvoice.com/affordable-care-act-enrollment-fraud-kennedy-oz-premium-costs/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-08 · Julie Appleby, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Trump administration says fraud control efforts led to the sharp drop in Affordable Care Act enrollments, but policy experts dispute that claim, suggesting the rise in premiums caused millions of Americans to lose health insurance. ## [National health observances like Wellness Month are no silver bullet, but they can help boost men's health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/national-health-observances-campaigns-effectiveness/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Louis Bezich · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ National health observances are dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Research shows they rarely trigger long-term behavioral changes, but they boost online activity, educate the public on medical conditions, and reduce stigmas on misunderstood conditions such as mental health disorders. ## [Pa. House Democrats introduce measure to bar corporations from political contributions](https://www.phillyvoice.com/political-contributions-corporations-restrictions-pennsylvania-legislation/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Democrats in the Pennsylvania House are pushing legislation that would restrict corporations from contributing to political campaigns in Pennsylvania, saying companies have been able to corporations to pour unlimited funds and resources into political efforts since a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. ## [August Lunch and Learn Webinar](https://www.acipc.org.au/august-lunch-and-learn-webinar/) _2026-08-07 · Selina · ACIPC – Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control_ ACIPC is holding a lunch and learn webinar on Friday 21 August at 12.00 PM AEST Topic: The NSW Biocontainment Centre: Capabilities, Preparedness and Recent HCID Responses Presenters: Dr Mary Wyer and Dr Patricia Ferguson Join us for our August Lunch & Learn webinar as we learn about the NSW Biocontainment Centre (NBC) and the critical \[…\] The post August Lunch and Learn Webinar appeared first on… ## [Outbreak Watch: August 7, 2026](https://www.infectiousdose.com/post/outbreak-watch-august-7-2026) _2026-08-07 · Heather McSharry, PhD · Infectious Dose_ Outbreak Watch: Get the latest updates on Active Outbreaks, Global Signals, and Surveillance Milestones