NSW firefighters call for better protections from exposure to carcinogens at work July 6, 2023 Current and former Australian firefighters say they are regularly exposed to carcinogens in fire stations. They are calling for the list of cancers covered under workers compensation laws to be expanded. ABC Online (Australia)
Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain July 5, 2023 A study published in the journal PAIN is the first to show how morphine interacts with toll-like receptor 4 to contribute to pain evolution and bone loss. Read more Image
Cyltezo launches as first interchangeable Humira biosimilar July 5, 2023 Cyltezo, a biosimilar version of top-selling Crohn's disease medication Humira, was released July 1. Several other similar drugs are also on the way. Healio
Barriers to transgender health care lead some to embrace a do-it-yourself approach July 5, 2023 Health care system roadblocks often force transgender patients to obtain and self-administer gender-affirming hormones from unregulated, and oftentimes illegal, overseas online pharmacies instead of licensed medical offices. NBC News
Opinion: A love note to brown women facing beauty injustices July 5, 2023 Denise Moreno Ramirez, PhD, a postdoctoral scientist in the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, writes an opinion column about the tendency of the beauty industry to expose women of color to products with toxic chemicals. Environmental Health News
Mission doctor’s devotion motivates Dr. Christian Bime July 3, 2023 Global health care coalition arises to bridge the gaps in underserved nations and help people receive needed chronic illness care. Read more Image
How retirees can fight anxiety and stay healthy June 30, 2023 Sources of stress for retirees include a grab bag of fears. There’s the potential loss of cognitive function, independence and loved ones. Fear of moving from a longtime home, getting a grim medical diagnosis or becoming a caregiver to an ailing partner can also stoke anxiety. MarketWatch
Center receives $7.8M NIH grant to address environmental health challenges June 29, 2023 The funding will allow the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center to continue research efforts focusing on environmental and health challenges in arid lands, including the Southwest. Read more Image