Rural women often face unique pressures when dealing with unintended pregnancies. About half of all pregnancies globally and 34% in wealthy nations are unplanned. Studies show that rural women are more likely to continue these pregnancies, while urban women often choose abortions. Why does this happ
A young Brazilian woman's adventure in Indonesia took a tragic turn. Juliana Marins, 26, was hiking on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second-tallest volcano, when she slipped and fell. Her journey started in Thailand and Vietnam before she reached Lombok Island. She was with friends and a guide when the
Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, has changed his mind about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cassidy once supported Kennedy for a big job in the health department. But now, he's not happy with Kennedy's choices for a vaccine panel. Cassidy thinks the panel is too small and not scientific eno
A nurse practitioner with a background in pediatrics and family medicine is set to discuss thimerosal in flu vaccines at a meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers. Lyn Redwood, former president of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, will present on this topic, raising eyebrows among public
Lake Tahoe, a beloved spot for tourists between California and Nevada, saw a tragic event unfold. A boat flipped over, leading to six deaths and two people still unaccounted for. This happened on a Saturday when strong winds caused massive waves on the lake. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office sh
Lake Tahoe, a popular destination, saw a tragic event unfold on a Saturday afternoon. A boat, measuring 27 feet, flipped over due to a large wave near DL Bliss State Park. This unfortunate incident resulted in six deaths and two people still unaccounted for. The Coast Guard was quick to respond, and
Gonorrhea is a big problem among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the UK. A vaccine could help, but how do we make sure it reaches the right people without breaking the bank? This is a tricky question. Some methods have been tried before, but they have their issues. For example, giving the vaccine
The Nobel Peace Prize is a big deal. It goes to people who do amazing things for peace. Recently, there was a buzz about a certain former U. S. president who thinks he deserves this prize. This person, Donald Trump, shared a list of reasons why he believes he should get the Nobel Peace Prize. He men
The link between severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and various factors is well-documented. These factors include the mother's background, the hospital where she delivers, and where she lives. However, the role these factors play in racial disparities within different insurance groups is not well under
There is a big problem in the U. S. health care system. It is not working well for most people. It is expensive and does not give good results. The way the U. S. handles diabetes care is a clear sign of these issues. Diabetes care is not good and the results are poor. This shows that the health
