Smoking bans are often put in place to cut down on tobacco use. However, their lasting impact is still up in the air. A recent study took a close look at how Türkiye's indoor smoking ban affected adults' plans to quit smoking. This wasn't just a quick glance. The study dug deep into both short-term and long-term effects. The goal was to see if the ban actually ma...
Technology is changing the way we think about health. It is not just about fixing problems when they happen. It is about stopping problems before they start. This is where consumer health informatics comes in. It uses data and tech to help people stay healthy. It can change how we deal with long-term health issues. These issues are a big problem worldwide. They are o...
In Bangladesh, keeping track of deaths is a real headache. It's a big problem for public health because accurate records are crucial. These records help shape policies that keep people healthy. So, what's the deal with death records in Bangladesh? Well, it's mostly done the old-fashioned way, with pen and paper. In many places, when someone passes away, a burial cer...
The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has been sending mixed signals about vaccines. He has been questioning the safety and effectiveness of some vaccines, including the measles vaccine. This is happening while the country is dealing with a growing measles outbreak. This outbreak has already caused several deaths. Kennedy has a history of being s...
Iran's approach to managing its population has seen major changes over the past 40 years. These shifts mirror the country's evolving social and political landscape, as well as its response to demographic pressures. At the heart of these policies is a delicate balance. Governments must nurture their population's well-being and protect their basic rights. They also nee...
Antibiotic resistance is a big problem. It happens when bacteria learn to outsmart the medicines meant to kill them. This makes infections harder to treat. It's a global issue that needs a global solution. But what's the next step after leaders promise to do something about it? First, let's talk about why this is such a big deal. Antibiotics have been a game-changer...
The United States faces a significant challenge with maternal health. It has a higher maternal death rate compared to most other wealthy nations. The rate is more than 2. 5 times higher than in France and Canada and 3. 5 times higher than in the United Kingdom. New York State has seen a troubling increase in maternal deaths. From 2018 to 2021, the state experienced ...
In the realm of global health, working together across different sectors is key to tackling big issues. This is especially true in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). However, power struggles between groups can make or break these collaborations. A recent study dug deep into how these power dynamics play out in LMICs, offering valuable lessons for improving hea...
Measles is back and spreading fast. This is not just a problem for a few states; it's a wake-up call for the whole country. Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are seeing a surge in cases. The situation is dire, with over 400 confirmed cases in Texas alone. Tragically, a young school-aged child in Gaines County has died, the first measles-related death in over a decade. ...
The shingles vaccine, designed to reduce the painful rash, might have an unexpected benefit. It could lower the risk of dementia. This finding comes from a study that used a unique setup in Wales. The National Health Service there offered the vaccine to people born on or after a specific date. This created two groups: those who got the vaccine and those who didn't. T...