The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , had a rough time in front of Congress. He was there to talk about the next year's budget. But, the Democrats had other plans. They grilled him about the big changes he's making right now. These changes include firing lots of people and cutting funds for important medical research. The Democrats were not happy. They think...
In India, the fight against maternal health issues is far from over. Over a decade, a significant number of women faced severe health risks during childbirth. These risks included potentially life-threatening conditions, life-threatening conditions, and even deaths. This data comes from a private hospital in Hyderabad, which tracked these cases from 2011 to 2020. ...
Heart recovery programs are designed to help people who have had serious heart issues. These programs are proven to work. They can significantly reduce the impact of heart disease. However, not enough people are taking part in them. Why is that? This study looked into the reasons why some people do not join these programs. It also examined how doctors encourage...
Lung cancer is a serious issue, and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the trickier types. It often spreads quickly, making it hard to treat. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight it. One approach is to use a mix of drugs that work together to attack the cancer from different angles. This is where carboplatin, etoposide, atezolizumab, and bevaci...
A doctor has written a book that aims to clear up some myths about staying healthy and living longer. He wants to focus on what really works, not just the latest fads. The book talks about how we can avoid big diseases like cancer, heart problems, and brain issues as we get older. It is all about using good science and real data to make a difference. The doctor ...
The link between long-term health conditions and how well patients recover from major surgeries is well-known. However, the specific effects of diabetes and high blood pressure over time, and how they work together, are not fully understood. This is especially true for patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This procedure is a common hear...
In 2024, a study in Shanghai looked at how well adults understand and approach heart health screenings. This study happened between April and May, with over 600 people taking part. The goal was to see how much people know about heart health, how they feel about it, and what they do about it. The findings were clear. On average, people's knowledge about heart health ...
The need for heart transplants is on the rise. Yet, a shocking number of usable hearts go to waste in North America. More than two-thirds of viable hearts are discarded. This is a huge problem. It's not just about the numbers. It's about the lives that could be saved. The situation calls for a fresh look at how donor hearts are accepted and used. A group of experts ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways. One of the biggest changes has been the development of vaccines to fight the virus. Many people have questions about these vaccines. One big question is how they affect pregnant women. This is a very important question. Pregnant women need to know if getting vaccinated is safe for them and their babies. ...
The world of bacteria is full of surprises. One such surprise comes from the tiny changes that can happen inside a superbug. These changes can make the bug more or less dangerous. This is what happened with a specific type of Klebsiella pneumoniae. This bacterium is known for being tough to treat with antibiotics. It has a special resistance to a group of drugs calle...