The backbone of public health in the United States is under threat. Essential services that keep communities safe are being stripped away. This is not just about losing jobs; it's about losing the ability to prevent diseases, respond to outbreaks, and ensure that everyone has access to basic health services. For years, public health departments have been the unsung ...

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, swept across the globe from 2020 to 2022. It spread quickly, but thankfully, most people did not die from it. However, it did put a lot of pressure on healthcare systems around the world. A recent study looked at how to predict future health risks from the virus. It used a new method to analyze data from diff...

In Brazil, prostate cancer affects a large number of men each year, with around 71, 730 cases reported annually. The main treatment for advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer is androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). However, advanced drugs called androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) are not readily available through the public health system. This study expl...