In California, schools are serving snacks that are packed with sugar. This is a huge issue because it contributes to serious health problems in kids. These health problems were once only seen in adults. Now, children are facing issues like fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These conditions can lead to heart disease, stroke, and even a shorter li...
The world is watching a new Covid variant, NB. 1. 8. 1, which has started to spread across the globe. This variant has already reached the U. S. and is being closely monitored by the World Health Organization. The concern is that NB. 1. 8. 1 might be more contagious than the current dominant strain, LP. 8. 1. This could lead to a rise in Covid cases during the summer...
Zoonotic diseases, those nasty illnesses that jump from animals to humans, are a big deal. They spread quickly. They kill lots of people. To tackle them, we need to think about how men and women experience these diseases differently. This is what a recent study in Bundibugyo district, Uganda, set out to do. In Bundibugyo, people live close to animals. This closeness...
Thailand has a lot of adults who take care of others. They face big challenges because of this. These challenges can affect their health and happiness. This is a big problem for public health. These caregivers need to be strong and bounce back from tough times. This is called resilience. But what makes some caregivers more resilient than others? This is what resear...
Health workers in Indonesia have a big job ahead of them. They are on the front lines of a battle against stunting, which is a serious health problem. Stunting affects children's growth and development. It is a big issue in Indonesia. Many kids are not growing as they should. This can lead to problems later in life. Health workers, often called cadres, play a key rol...
In Australia, there's a growing worry about a new type of drug. These are called novel synthetic opioids or NSOs. They are man-made and very strong. They are causing a lot of trouble in North America. People are dying from them. This has raised alarms in Australia. The concern is that these drugs might become a big problem down under. So, experts wanted to figure out...
The recent actions of the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , have sparked significant concern among public health experts. His decision to overrule longstanding procedures has raised eyebrows and alarm bells. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would no longer recommend Covid-19...
Avian flu has made another appearance in Maricopa County, Arizona. This time, it's hit a commercial farm that raises poultry. The Arizona Department of Agriculture confirmed the news after tests came back positive. The farm, identified as Hickman's Family Farms, quickly went into quarantine mode. They moved fast to stop the virus from spreading. The birds started sh...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently changed its stance on COVID-19 vaccines. This change affects pregnant women and healthy children. The CDC is no longer pushing for these groups to get vaccinated. This is a big turnaround from what they were saying just a couple of weeks ago. Back then, they were emphasizing the importance of vaccinati...
The 2024 protests in Bangladesh started as peaceful calls for job quota reform. Led by students, these protests quickly turned into a full-blown uprising. The government's harsh response led to widespread violence. Hundreds of protesters suffered severe eye injuries. These injuries were not just physical but also had lasting effects on the victims' lives. The use of...