In a surprising turn of events, a significant HIV research project targeting Black and Hispanic gay men has been given a second chance after a court ruling. However, the scientific community remains on edge due to ongoing political interference. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) initially canceled the study, along with hundreds of others, citing a shift in age...
Susan Monarez is now the official head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Senate voted to confirm her, with 51 votes in favor and 47 against, strictly along party lines. This comes after she was nominated by President Trump in March. He described her as a "dedicated public servant" and highlighted her commitment to safeguarding children and ...
In the rural areas of Southeast Nigeria, a silent health crisis is unfolding among women who have gone through menopause. Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle, is not getting the attention it deserves. A recent study took a deep dive into how common this problem is, and how much these women know about it. The research focused on postmenopaus...
Health experts are sounding the alarm. They fear that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Health and Human Services Secretary, might remove key members of the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This panel of primary care experts has been a cornerstone of preventive healthcare for decades. The concern stems from a recent move where Kennedy replaced members of ano...
Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most of the recent cases have been found in raccoons and feral cats. This...
Public health is a big deal, and it's not just about doctors and hospitals. It's about how money is spent across different areas of public policy. To make sure everyone gets the care they need, governments must figure out how to use their budgets wisely. But this is tricky. It often involves experts spending a lot of time and money to connect budgets to health outcom...
Epilepsy is a condition that many people don't understand. In Japan, researchers wanted to know what people think about it. They made a special test to measure these thoughts and feelings. This test is called the ABLE-J. The test was given to 400 adults in Japan. It started with 29 questions but was later changed to 27. The test checks four main things: negative ide...
In Singapore, scientists dug deep into the world of superbugs. They found that some bacteria in hospitals and sewers are becoming resistant to common antibiotics. These bacteria, like E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, are tough to treat. They carry special genes that make them resistant to drugs like cephalosporins. The study showed that these superbugs are not jus...
University students are facing a serious issue: suicide. This is especially true in countries that aren't as wealthy. Schools are a place where students can get help, but they also have their own set of problems. Many students struggle with stress, feeling alone, and not belonging. These feelings can lead to bigger problems if they aren't addressed early on. It's no...
Bird flu, or H5N1, is jumping from animals to humans more often. Labs need better tools to catch it early. Right now, most labs use tests that can spot the flu but can't tell if it's the dangerous H5N1 strain. This is a problem because knowing the exact type of flu helps doctors treat patients better and stops outbreaks faster. Three common lab tests were put to the...