Obesity and depression are two major health issues that often go hand in hand. In the US, obesity rates have skyrocketed since 1990. Many people struggle with both conditions at the same time. This can lead to a host of other health problems. These include sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, and heart issues. It is crucial to addres...
Ukraine is facing a growing problem with Lyme disease. This illness is caused by bacteria from the Borrelia family. It spreads through the bites of infected ticks, specifically the Ixodes type. Lyme disease has become a big issue for public health in Ukraine. The number of reported cases has been going up since the year 2000. This is when officials started keeping tr...
Measles cases are surging across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, with 258 confirmed cases. Health officials are pushing for more people to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to curb the spread. The vaccine is highly effective, but misinformation is causing confusion. The US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently spoke about the ...
In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has sparked a heated debate. The first child to die of measles in the U. S. in over 20 years has left many people questioning the truth. The cause of death was met with doubt from anti-vaccine activists. They spread false rumors that the child was actually sick with RSV and pneumonia, and that the hospital did no...
In a surprise move, a federal health journal restarted after a two-week break. It published two reports on wildfires. This journal is a big deal in the public health world. It is published every week and it gives updates on diseases and other health issues. One report looked at the Maui wildfire last year. It tested the blood of firefighters for PFAS. PFAS are ...
More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. The Environmental Protection Agency has over a thousand employees unde...
This flu and Covid vaccine season is off to a slow start, says the CDC. As of mid-November, only about one-third of U. S. adults have gotten their flu shot, while roughly 18% have received the latest Covid vaccines. This is similar to last year's rates. The CDC urges everyone, especially the elderly and those with medical conditions, to get vaccinated. Flu and Covid ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's been chosen to lead the US Department of Health and Human Services, has some strong opinions about treating diabetes and obesity. He's against using Ozempic, a popular medicine, and thinks we should all just eat better and exercise more. But is he right? Let's dig into the facts. First, Denmark doesn't avoid Ozempic like Kennedy claims....
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, known for his neutral stance, couldn't keep quiet about President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the nominee, has stirred up serious concerns within the medical and public health community. Gupta shared that the community is almost unanimously against Kennedy, feeling a genuine sens...
California is seeing a surge in bird flu cases among dairy farmers. In just three weeks, the state has reported its third case, making it the 17th human case in the U.S. over the past two years. The latest patient has mild symptoms like eye redness and infection. Experts think the virus is spreading from dairy cows, as all three patients had contact with them. The CD...