Environmental policy changes are a big deal in modern democracies. These changes have been happening a lot and are getting noticed. But why do these changes happen? There are a lot of different ideas about what causes them. Some people think it's because of what the public wants. Others point t
During the COVID-19 pandemic, two drugs, hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, became popular among people in the US. These drugs were used to treat COVID-19, even though they were originally meant for other things. The use of these drugs was not well understood, especially among different groups of pe
The world is facing a big challenge with dementia. It is a condition that causes the brain to slowly stop working properly. As the world's population gets older, more and more people are getting dementia. It is estimated that by 2050, 153 million people will have dementia. This is a huge number and
Health experts are putting their heads together to figure out how to measure our lifestyles in a more comprehensive way. This isn't just about counting steps or tracking calories. It's about understanding the big picture of our lives and how it affects our health. The goal is to create a tool that
Brazil's response to the Covid-19 pandemic was anything but straightforward. In 2021, the Brazilian parliament launched a major investigation. The goal was to look into claims that President Jair Bolsonaro ignored expert advice. Worse, he was accused of actively encouraging the spread of the virus.
Picture this: You're in a hospital, gasping for air, but the oxygen you need is nowhere to be found. This isn't a rare scenario. Every day, millions of people worldwide face this exact dilemma. Oxygen is a lifeline for those with breathing difficulties, infections, or recovering from operations. Yet
Turkey's health system has always been a mix of public and private services. Public hospitals, private hospitals, private polyclinics, and private physician practices all play a role. The Ministry of Health keeps an eye on all these services, making sure they meet certain standards. This mix of publ
Austria has been keeping a close eye on the remnants of COVID-19. The country has been using wastewater data to estimate the number of infections after the pandemic. This approach is not new. Wastewater has been used to track other diseases in the past. It is a clever way to monitor the spread o
Imagine a disease that causes a high fever and messes with your blood clots. This is Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS). It's a new infectious disease that's been popping up in Asia. Researchers have been digging through studies to understand it better. They found that SFTS
In Cameroon, getting vaccinated is a big deal. It's one of the best ways to keep kids safe from nasty diseases. And the pentavalent 3 vaccine is a super important shot for children aged 0-23 months. It protects against five serious illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophi
