At Ronald Reagan National Airport, something unusual happened. Two high-ranking officials, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sean Duffy, decided to have a pull-up contest. This wasn't just for fun. They wanted to show that airports can be places where people can stay active and healthy. Before the contest,
Missouri has seen a significant drop in drug overdose deaths for the second year in a row. In 2024, the state reported 1, 450 deaths, a 25. 6% decrease from the previous year. This positive trend is seen across all regions, with Central Missouri experiencing the largest decline at 37%. Experts beli
The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on how well the United States could manage vaccination efforts. Unlike many other countries, the U. S. left much of the decision-making to individual states. This created a patchwork of policies and strategies across the country. The goal was to see how these
In the heart of Africa, a critical meeting took place in December 2024. Experts from 19 countries gathered in Musanze, Rwanda. They came together to tackle a pressing issue: how climate change is making it harder to control malaria. These experts were part of National Malaria Control and Elimination
In the heart of California's Imperial Valley, a region known for its winter crops and severe air pollution, a young boy's asthma attack sent his mother into a panic. Esther Bejarano had no idea what triggered her 11-month-old son's symptoms. She suspected pesticides used in nearby agricultural field
The Global Financing Facility (GFF) is a big deal in the world of global health. It was set up in 2015 to get more money flowing into health and nutrition for mothers, babies, kids, and teens. But how well is it really doing? It is hard to say. The GFF has been around for a while, but not many peo
The US Department of Health and Human Services has a bold plan. They want to create a universal flu vaccine within four years. This vaccine would protect against multiple virus strains, including the scary H5N1 avian influenza. It's a big deal because the last time something like this was attempted
TB is a big problem in South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. These two countries have a lot of TB cases. But, they need to work together more to fight it. This is because TB doesn't care about borders. It spreads easily between countries. So, India and Pakistan need to join forces to tackle
The fight against childhood diseases has a powerful weapon: vaccines. Yet, a sizable group of kids in Kenya, known as zero-dose children, have never received a single shot. This situation is complex and influenced by a mix of factors. To understand why some kids miss out on vaccines, a detailed stud
A health center in Long Beach has just opened its doors wider. This is not just any clinic. It is a place where the LGBTQ+ community can find a wide range of services. The clinic has grown a lot since it started. It now has more rooms for check-ups, a bigger lab, and even a dental clinic. This is a
