Imagine if doctors didn't just look at your weight to figure out if you're obese. An international group has come up with a new way to define obesity that focuses on body fat and medical issues, not just weight. This means the old method, called B. M. I. , might be changed to just a starting point f
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop federal funding to schools allowing transgender girls to compete in female school sports teams. The vote was mainly along party lines, with 218 votes in favor and 206 against. Only two Democrats supported the bill, and one more d
The Biden administration recently decided to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This change came after Cuba freed 553 political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following huge protests in July 2021. The move was welcomed by the Catholic Church, which had been negotiating wi
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new alert. It's about something called "forever chemicals" found in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. These chemicals, known as PFAS, are used in things like nonstick pans and stain-resistant carpets. They don’t break down and can stick around i
Carrie Underwood has announced she'll perform "America The Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration. The hosts of The View had different takes on this, but all agreed on one thing: Underwood has the right to make her own choices. Whoopi Goldberg, the moderator, backed Underwood, saying she respects
When a person faces serious injuries, they rely on a team of medical professionals to keep them safe. This team needs to work well together to move the patient from one stage of care to another. Researchers wanted to understand how well this team works and if their actions lead to better patient saf
The Biden administration recently shared a report highlighting their efforts to boost pandemic defenses. They've been working on vaccinations, wastewater monitoring, and more to fight COVID-19, mpox, and other diseases. But public health experts aren't all impressed. Some say the bird flu threat to
Over the past four decades, one researcher has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular health. Their work has focused on understanding the connection between obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. They've also explored ways to manage and prevent these
Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that
Do you know what living in tropical countries could lead to? You might get melioidosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This tiny bug loves soil and water, making it a common problem in hot regions like Kerala, India. Melioidosis can be mild or severe, depending on ho
