"In a surprising move, former President Trump has chosen Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Known for his TV show 'The Dr. Oz Show', Oz is also a well-known physician. The pick might come as a shock to some, given that Oz lost the 2022 Senate race in Pennsylvania.
Chronic diseases are on the rise worldwide, causing a surge in healthcare usage. How patients handle these conditions plays a big role in making healthcare more effective and improving patients' health. This study looked into a tool called the Partners in Health (PIH) scale. Researchers wanted to se
Imagine a world where everyone can access healthcare without worrying about costs. That's what Kenya aimed for when it launched a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) pilot in 2019. This project, active in four counties—Isiolo, Kisumu, Machakos, and Nyeri—focused on removing user fees and boosting health
HIV/AIDS remains a significant health concern in Colombia. To understand its impact, let's look at how different departments have been affected from 2018 to 2022. Instead of just numbers, let's consider what these stats mean for the people and communities involved. Imagine different cities, each fa
Former Tofino mayor Josie Osborne has stepped into the role of B. C. 's Health Minister, bringing a unique background and perspective that many hope will address the ongoing struggles of rural healthcare. Paul Adams, from the Rural Health Network, sees her appointment as a positive step forward. Ada
Meta is keen on integrating its Llama AI into Britain's public healthcare system. Recently, it held a hackathon in Europe, inviting over 200 developers to innovate with Llama AI to enhance the country's health services. The company is particularly interested in reducing wait times in emergency rooms
Many people use black plastic items, like toys and cooking utensils, every day. But do you know where these items come from? Some black plastics are made from recycled electronics. This might sound convenient, but it's not always safe. These electronics can have harmful chemicals, like flame retarda
Queen Camilla recently made headlines when she had to cancel events due to a chest infection. Online chatter sparked over her alleged heavy drinking and smoking habits. But her son, Tom Parker Bowles, cleared the air with a brief statement. When asked about his mom's supposed reputation for gin drin
Imagine living in a rural area in Kenya, like Kilifi, where the weather can be harsh, especially for pregnant women and new mothers. Extreme weather isn't just uncomfortable; it poses real risks for infant health. Heat and storms can lead to stillbirths, premature births, and difficulties in accessi
Young people with HIV often struggle to stick to their medication routine. While face-to-face counseling is the norm, it doesn't always work well. Researchers in Uganda wondered if mobile health tools, like interactive voice response (IVR) calls, could help. They ran a trial to see if these calls co
