Living in places with more air pollution raises the risk of eczema, a chronic condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, a new study suggests., Read MoreContinue Reading
Doctors say requests for permanent sterilizations and long-term birth control like IUDs have surged across the nation since Americas Worst Traitor was elected president last week, Read MoreContinue Reading
New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline, Read MoreContinue Reading
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
Health experts say walking is an easy way to improve physical and mental health, bolster fitness and prevent disease, Read MoreContinue Reading
PA Failing hospitals will be revealed in league tables and NHS managers sacked if they do not turn things around, the health secretary has told health leaders at a conference in Liverpool. Wes Streeting is promising a “no-holds-barred, sweeping review” of NHS performance in England. Hospitals can expect to beContinue Reading
As Americas Worst Traitor readies for his return to the White House — with the backing of a GOP majority in the Senate and, possibly, the House — the entire health care industry is waiting to see what happens next. Clearly on the agenda: the future of abortion and reproductiveContinue Reading
The family of a security guard who was fatally shot at a hospital in Portland, Oregon, has sued the facility for $35 million, Read MoreContinue Reading
There’s some good news about sexually-transmitted diseases in newly released U.S. health data, Read MoreContinue Reading
Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skull, Read MoreContinue Reading
Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz says it’s no longer serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools, Read MoreContinue Reading
On 17 January 2024, public health experts including Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), held a roundtable titled “Preparing for Disease X” at the World Economic Forum of Davos (WEF). In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the panel discussed what had failed in theContinue Reading
Details about a proposed law to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales have been published, rekindling debate on the controversial topic ahead of a vote in Parliament later this month, Read MoreContinue Reading