In Ireland, the issue of homelessness is a pressing one. Among those experiencing homelessness, a significant portion grapple with mental health challenges. This often leads to a cycle of incarceration, particularly in remand prisons. The link between homelessness and mental health struggles is well
A recent study in Northern Italy explored how personal beliefs and alternative medicine use affect views on vaccines. It turns out that spirituality and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can make people more cautious about vaccines. This includes both COVID-19 vaccines and thos
The South has a long history of medical mistrust among Black communities. This mistrust has led to lower vaccination rates. This is due to past injustices and false information spreading like wildfire. But there is hope. Digital health tools are stepping in to change the game. These tools are not n
The U. S. is facing a serious measles problem. Experts are worried. They say the government needs to spend more money to fight it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is having a hard time. They have less money and fewer people to help. The CDC is in charge of stopping dise
Measles cases surged across the U. S. this winter, catching many off guard. Health professionals expected a prompt response from the nation's top health agency. Instead, they waited weeks for guidance on how to tackle the spreading illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finally sent
A significant group of vaccine experts recently held their first meeting under the new U. S. Health Secretary. This meeting was notable because of the uncertainty surrounding who would ultimately approve the committee's suggestions. The committee, known for its role in shaping vaccine policies, tack
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is a big deal. It's a global agreement to fight against the harmful effects of tobacco. It began with a simple idea: to protect people from the dangers of tobacco. This idea grew into a worldwide movement. The WHO, or World Health Organization, led the way
Young people love to gather in large numbers for events. These events can be a hotspot for spreading illnesses. Why? Because young folks are often out and about, mixing with lots of different people. This makes them more likely to catch and spread viruses like SARS-CoV2. But how do they handle this
The White House has made a significant change to its press pool. Instead of reinstating The Associated Press wire service, as a judge ordered, the Trump administration has removed the wire position from the daily press rotation. This move is seen as a way to sidestep legal issues while still putting
A high-ranking Democrat in the House is raising serious questions about DOGE's activities at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The concern? DOGE might have been up to no good with sensitive data. This all started when a news outlet reported that some important information had gone missing f
