Is it time to redefine the public health workforce? New research proposes a broader, more inclusive approach

As the U.S. continues to face complex public health challenges, a new paper published by a researcher at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health calls for a redefinition of the public health workforce—one that goes beyond traditional boundaries and acknowledges the growing number of professionals outside government agencies who contribute to public health.
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Survey reveals high disconnect between perceptions of obesity among people living with obesity and their doctors

A survey of adults living with obesity and their physicians across seven countries reveals a high disconnect between their perceptions about the causes of obesity and treatment goals. The findings being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO25) in Malaga, Spain (11–14 May), highlight biased misconceptions about obesity which may impact patients’ access to treatment and support.
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Research raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children

A recent study by the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki in Finland and the Finnish Social Insurance Institution Kela reveals that the average duration of ADHD medication for children and adolescents is more than three years. However, reliable, controlled data on the safety of marketed ADHD medicines in children are available for only one year of follow-up.
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New study identifies cheek skin biomarkers in infancy that predict atopic dermatitis before symptoms appear

A new study conducted by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that early changes in the cheek skin barrier may predict the onset of eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), well before any clinical symptoms appear. AD can be linked to food allergies, with early skin reactions potentially increasing the risk of developing asthma later in life.
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Social media content focused on muscularity linked to muscle dysmorphia among boys and men

A new study reveals a concerning association between viewing social media content emphasizing muscularity and muscle dysmorphia among boys and men in Canada and the United States. The research, part of the 2024 Study of Boys and Men, analyzed data from 1,553 participants and found that exposure to specific types of content is linked to higher rates of probable muscle dysmorphia.
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