When you hear the word "thyroidectomy, " you might think of removing the thyroid gland. But what about the lymph nodes nearby? A recent study looked into how many lymph nodes doctors should aim to remove during this operation. Lymph nodes are like tiny sentinels, helping to spot any cancer that migh
In a surprising turn of events, Louisiana's health department has been told not to promote vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and mpox. This shocking policy change was uncovered by several news outlets, including NPR and KFF Health News, after they talked to health department employees who wanted to stay a
Parenting is tough, right? Now, imagine doing it when you can't hear. Deaf parents face unique challenges, and traditional parenting programs aren't designed to help them. A recent study set out to change that by exploring how to make parenting programs more inclusive for deaf families. The goal? To
In the US, the healthcare system can be a bit of a puzzle, with different health plans and policies that make it hard for patients to get the medications they need. This is especially true for people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs), who need special treatments. We're suggesting a
Ever thought about why the U. S. spends a lot on healthcare but doesn't get the best results? Let's chat about that. Recently, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was chosen for a big health job. Some say he's not right for it because he questions some health stuff. But let's look at what's really happening. Our
NYC's health plan for city employees recently scrapped coverage for weight loss drugs called GLP-1s. Almost 400, 000 employees are affected, many of whom find these drugs quite effective. But the city says it'll save money by doing this. Interestingly, other chronic diseases like diabetes usually ge
Vinegar has a long history, but lately, apple cider vinegar is the star. It can fight off harmful bacteria, control blood sugar, and even aid in weight loss. But there's a catch – it should be used wisely. Let's talk about what it is first. Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, comes from fermenting apples,
Imagine walking into your favorite pizzeria or Chinese food buffet only to find it swarming with cockroaches. That's what happened to two restaurants in town recently. During routine health inspections, these eateries were found to have live and dead cockroaches crawling around. Yuck! This isn't jus
When your heart gets infected by a nasty bug called Staphylococcus aureus, things can get really serious, really fast. About one in five people with this infection, called infective endocarditis, don't make it. This has been the sad truth for a long time, with no big improvements recently. Doctors
Imagine you’re looking to reduce diarrheal disease in low-resource settings. You might think water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are the answer, right? While they have shown promise, many large-scale trials haven't delivered the expected health benefits for young children. It’s like
