Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House could bring significant shifts in healthcare policies, potentially scaling back public insurance programs and increasing the uninsured rate. Key changes might involve rolling back protections from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), imposing Medic
Ever wonder why you get sick more often when it's cold outside? A family doctor, Dr. Jessica Kiss, shared some quirky but scientific tips on TikTok to help us stay healthy this season. Cold air can weaken your immune system, especially in your nose. Research shows that even a slight temperature drop
Here's what happened in Bowling Green, Kentucky: Early one morning, two police officers were wounded in a shooting that took place at a mental health facility. These officers were admitted to a hospital, but don't worry, their injuries aren't life-threatening. The shooting occurred at a place called
Election day may be over, but the emotions it sparked are still strong. Many Americans feel a mix of joy, sadness, or worry. Experts say this is normal. We all handle elections differently, and that’s okay. First, know you’re not alone in your feelings. It’s common to feel sad or scared when the el
In 2022, smartphones became like extra limbs for young people, especially university students. At Debre Markos University in Ethiopia, health science students were no exception. They were exploring mobile health apps, tools designed to help manage health better, anytime and anywhere. This was differ
Imagine a group of 40 people in Cuba, all dealing with high blood pressure. In 2014, they started a special year-long program to understand and control their condition better. This program had three main parts: finding out their blood pressure issues, learning to change their lifestyles, and then ch
Imagine this: you're a health worker, battling on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and suddenly, you notice little bumps on your nose, something you've never seen before. This isn't just a one-off problem; it's becoming common among healthcare professionals who wear N95 respirators and goggl
Ever thought about how groups can chip in to improve healthcare? Scientists have dug into 110 studies to find out just that. It turns out, crowds are making a real splash in three key areas: encouraging healthy habits, conducting research, and maintaining wellness. All this is happening through thre
Ever wondered how health shocks impact people differently depending on their initial health? To find out, researchers created a way to measure health continuously and monitor its changes over time, showing that poor health doesn't always bounce back from health setbacks. Standard models struggle to
Two years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, voters in ten states are casting ballots to protect or restrict abortion access. New York and Maryland are expected to affirm reproductive rights, while Florida’s measure might fail due to a high voter threshold. Arizona, Missouri, and other
