In Ethiopia, many newborns receive more than just breast milk in their first few days. This practice, known as prelacteal feeding, involves giving infants something other than breast milk shortly after birth. Such feeding habits can affect how soon and how exclusively babies are breastfed. This is a
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has laid out some rules on how to handle violence against women. The idea is to see if these rules can be taught to health students in Latin American universities. This means figuring out what might stop or help this from happening. The first step is to
A federal judge in Massachusetts has overturned a decision made by the Trump administration. This decision had led to the cancellation of numerous research grants. The grants were linked to topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine hesitancy. The judge ruled that the administration's ac
In Western China, a significant number of teenagers are facing mental health challenges due to psychological abuse and neglect. This problem is often overlooked because it is not as visible as physical abuse. To tackle this issue, a large-scale survey was conducted with nearly 18, 350 students. T
Medical experts in South Africa have been keeping a close watch on a growing health issue. They have been tracking the spread of childhood obesity. This problem has been getting worse over the past decade. They have been studying kids under 12 years old. They have been doing this work at a major ho
Blood pressure issues are a big deal. They can lead to serious health problems if not managed well. One key factor in managing high blood pressure is sticking to a plan. This plan usually involves changes in lifestyle and taking medicine regularly. A regular family doctor can help a lot with this. T
The impact of human activity on global warming was noticeable much earlier than previously understood. This revelation challenges the common belief that the effects of climate change became apparent only in the 20th century. It turns out that the signs were there much earlier, even before the widesp
In the vast and quiet Mojave Desert, a home in the small community of Landers became the center of attention. Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department rushed to a residence after reports of a man behaving strangely. The man in question was Elijah Allman, the son of legendary si
The Duchenne muscular dystrophy community is in turmoil. The death of a second teenager from liver failure has sparked fear and anger. The teenager died after receiving a gene therapy called Elevidys. This therapy is from a company called Sarepta Therapeutics. The teenager's death has left famil
The U. S. vaccine program just got a major shake-up. Seventeen experts who advised on vaccines were suddenly let go. They believe this move has weakened the program. These experts had been part of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP. Their job was to look at the safety and effe
