Imagine hospitals without piles of paper, where doctors use tablets instead of clipboards. That's the future heading to Vietnam's healthcare scene, where technology is starting to take over. The United Nations and World Health Organization have huge aims for better health worldwide. They see digital
First, let's understand how diseases are not just about your aches and pains. It's all about how people handle them. They're mostly two types of diseases and they have to decide. One about the diseases you get, like flu, and the ones you live with, like diabetes. We have to deal with are the decisio
Imagine a place where you can learn about what makes us human. Boston's Museum of Science is doing just that with a new program called "Being Human. " This program will look at how we're all connected. It won't just be about science. This includes mental and physical health. It's a
Kanye West, the 47 year old artist behind hits like "Jesus Walks", has recently been diagnosed with autism, a condition that has changed his outlook on life. This revelation came after his spouse Bianca Censori, observed West’s personality during their time together, and observed that his symptoms d
Asthma's a tricky condition that's stuffing of causes. Meds that can keep it under control are usually overlooked. Inflammation within the lungs is always a big issue with asthma. It can make breathing troublesome. So, it's important for doctors to work closely to manage and treat asthma. Since ast
Imagine this: Kansas is grappling with a huge tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, the kind that doesn't pop up very often in the US. This outbreak is a big deal, and it's got the public health workers in a tight spot. Why is it such a big deal? TB outbreaks usually happen when people are in crowded
Picture this: two nations, Colombia and Mexico, both making considerable changes to their healthcare systems. Mexico's leader, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, introduced a major change in 2019. This involved scrapping the progress made in 2003. He proposed a new, extensive health system plan f
Brazil is taking a big step in the fight against rare diseases. These ailments cover a wide range of 6, 000 to 8, 000 different conditions. Most of these are caused by genetics. Sadly, only about 5% of these diseases have specific treatments available. These diseases often show up early in life, aff
Hypertension is a big deal in Bangladesh. It's a sneaky condition that doesn't show symptoms. It is a major reason people get sick and die early. It is common and can lead to more serious issues like heart disease, strokes, and kidney problems. This means that the way someone feels and functions
Picture this: during the COVID-19 pandemic, states made sure all kids could easily access health care. It was like having a safety net for kids' health by providing free Medicaid cover. However, starting last April, this safety net started to unravel. Imagine many states beginning to take back that
