Germany is doing something unique to stop child abuse before it happens. They have a special program called Dunkelfeld. It helps people who might harm kids but haven't been caught yet. This is different from usual programs that work with people who have already been convicted. The Dunkelfeld progra
A group of young people from a disadvantaged area in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, decided to share their experiences of the COVID-19 lockdowns in a unique way. They teamed up with theatre experts to turn their thoughts and memories into a short film. This wasn't just any film; it was a creative way
In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pande
Utah is facing a growing measles outbreak, with two more people, including a child, recently diagnosed. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to five. The unvaccinated individuals, from Utah County and southern Utah, have raised concerns among health officials. Two of the infected are preg
Antibiotics are powerful tools in medicine. They help fight infections. But using them too much can lead to resistance. This makes infections harder to treat. Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (ASPs) aim to use these drugs wisely. However, not all ASPs are created equal. Different places use different
Informal jobs are everywhere, but their impact on health is often overlooked. A recent study dug into data from 126 countries between 2011 and 2021. It looked at how informal work affects health outcomes like life expectancy, child mortality, and access to healthcare. The findings were eye-opening.
People's confidence in sharing health data is crucial. In Switzerland, this trust has been shaped by events over the past 31 years. To understand this, a study looked at key moments and policies from 1992 to 2023. The study found that public trust is influenced by past experiences. It identified im
Suicide is a big problem in the U. S. , hurting many people and communities. When someone is at risk, they often go to the emergency room. But there's a problem: not enough mental health experts are available. This leads to long waits and unnecessary hospital stays. To fix this, telehealth was intr
A recent meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual data-driven discussions, the CDC scientists found themselves defending vaccine safety and effectiveness against skep
Utah is seeing more cases of measles. Health officials just found two more people with the disease. This makes the total number of cases in the state five. One of the new cases is a child, and the other is an adult. They live in different parts of Utah. One is from Utah County, and the other is fro
