You know how sometimes people can see the same thing but have totally different opinions? That's what happened in New Hampshire recently. A group of lawmakers looked into how well the state handled the COVID pandemic. They couldn't agree on their findings. Five Republicans said the state's efforts d
Wisconsin health officials are calling for people to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines before the holidays. They say only 22% of people have gotten a flu shot and 11% have received an updated COVID-19 shot. This is worrying because respiratory viruses like RSV usually spike this time of year. Dr.
With over 13. 5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses given worldwide by early 2024, the global vaccination drive has been a game-changer in battling severe illness and death. However, the emergence of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a potential side effect has sparked some concerns. Th
In Kenya, the push to reduce newborn deaths by 2030 is a significant goal. A recent study looked at what affects the quality of newborn care using data from over 11, 000 mothers in the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. This survey used a two-stage sampling method to gather information about
Did you know that when hospitals grow their certified stroke centers, patients might get faster and better treatment? But here’s the thing: it's not clear how much this growth actually helps patients who already have good access to stroke care. Some experts believe it might not make much difference
You might think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a kids' thing, but adults aren't off the hook. Before the RSV vaccine came along, we didn't have a clear picture of how many adults were hospitalized because of it. Let's dive in and see what we've learned. Between October 2016 and September 2
You might have heard that some sugars in breast milk can help fight off infections in newborns. But let's dig into what two specific sugars, 2'-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) and 3'-sialyllactose (3'-SL), can do. Scientists have been trying to understand if these sugars can directly protect babies from harm
A group of physicians from Greenwood Medical Centre has come forward to support Dr. Elaine Ma, a doctor from Kingston. The Ontario Ministry of Health is asking Dr. Ma to return the funds she received for running mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the Omicron wave. The doctors argue that Dr. Ma
Ever wished mental training could be as engaging as listening to your favorite tunes? Well, the innovative minds at Alphabeats and Muse have joined forces to make that wish a reality. This dynamic duo is now offering an affordable brain training program using music and neurofeedback technology. Let'
Exxon Mobil's CEO, Darren Woods, has a piece of advice for President-elect Donald Trump: stick with the Paris Climate Agreement. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Woods shared his thoughts on Trump's plan to withdraw from the accords for the second time. He pointed out that this back-and
