Publichealth on Tenu Tech Brief https://cluster-site.onrender.com/tags/publichealth/ Recent content in Publichealth on Tenu Tech Brief Hugo -- 0.146.0 en-us Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:05:27 +0000 AI imaginary friends no substitute for human connection https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/ai-imaginary-friends-no-substitute-for-human-connection/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:03 +0000 https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/ai-imaginary-friends-no-substitute-for-human-connection/ • Loneliness and isolation now classified as major public health threats worldwide. • Governments are turning to technology to address these growing social challenges. • Monash Uni China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/china-has-slashed-air-pollution-but-the-war-isnt-over/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:20:05 +0000 https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/china-has-slashed-air-pollution-but-the-war-isnt-over/ • China cut PM2.5 levels by roughly 30% over the past decade, improving overall air quality. • Strict vehicle emissions standards and a rapid shift to electric cars curb urban smog Large study finds no link between mRNA COVID vaccine in pregnancy and autism https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/large-study-finds-no-link-between-mrna-covid-vaccine-in-pregnancy-and-autism/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:51:05 +0000 https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/large-study-finds-no-link-between-mrna-covid-vaccine-in-pregnancy-and-autism/ • Study examined 434 toddlers aged 18‑30 months for autism after maternal mRNA COVID‑19 vaccination. • Half of children born to mothers vaccinated during pregnancy or within 30 day More than a third of cancers arise from preventable risks https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/more-than-a-third-of-cancers-arise-from-preventable-risks/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:10:30 +0000 https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/more-than-a-third-of-cancers-arise-from-preventable-risks/ • Over 35% of cancers stem from preventable risk factors. • Smoking remains the leading single cause, responsible for 20% of cases. • Infections such as HPV, hepatitis B/C, and H. A new study highlights the brain's role in immune health https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/a-new-study-highlights-the-brains-role-in-immune-health/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:32:55 +0000 https://cluster-site.onrender.com/posts/a-new-study-highlights-the-brains-role-in-immune-health/ • New research links brain activity to immune system performance, showing mental states influence infection resistance. • Study demonstrates stress hormones alter immune cell signa