When COVID-19 hit, digital contact tracing apps became a hot topic. These apps aim to help health authorities track virus spread quickly and efficiently. But with great power comes great concern, especially about privacy. People are rightfully worried about how their data will be used. A recent surv
Imagine if the world's biggest superpower decides to focus on its own problems and backs out from global health efforts. That's what scientists are worried about with Donald Trump's 'America First' policy. They fear that Trump might pull the U. S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO) again and
You might know that heart problems and COPD often go hand in hand. But did you know that a set of health measurements called Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) could also be connected to COPD? A recent study looked into this. They used data from a big U. S. health survey, the NHANES, from 2007 to 2018. The r
Dave Coulier, who starred as Joey Gladstone in the beloved sitcom "Full House, " recently opened up about his battle with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This type of blood cancer starts in the lymphatic system. The actor first noticed something was not right about a month ago when he developed sympto
Imagine living in a place where you could be punished just for being who you are. That's what's happening in Ghana right now. A new law is brewing that aims to make it a crime to be LGBTQ+. This isn't just about changing laws; it's also about changing minds and hearts. The trouble is, this law could
You might think that getting sick in the hospital is bad enough, but nosocomial infections (NIs) make it even worse. These are infections patients get while they're in the hospital. They can lead to higher death rates and a poorer quality of life. But it's not just about the patients; hospitals feel
LeBron James, a star player for the Lakers, recently shared his thoughts about San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. His primary concern wasn't their upcoming NBA game, but Popovich's recovery from a recent "mild stroke. " After a big win against the Grizzlies, LeBron didn't want to discuss the ne
Last week, some news websites like The Daily Mail and The New York Post claimed that astronaut Suni Williams was sick. They even said her colleague, Butch Wilmore, might be losing weight. NASA quickly cleared things up, saying all astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are doing well. T
In a surprising move, Aspirus Health, a major healthcare provider based in Wausau, Wisconsin, has announced its plans to build a new hospital in Chippewa Falls. This comes after the shutdown of HSHS hospitals in the Chippewa Valley back in March 2024, leaving the area without vital emergency and inp
Imagine this: a health food store that's been serving a community for nearly 60 years gets a total makeover while staying open for business. That's exactly what happened at Fruitful Yield in Batavia. The remodel project started in June and wrapped up in November, with shoppers witnessing the transfo
