Douala, Cameroon, has seen a significant number of stroke cases over the past decade. From 2011 to 2020, hospitals recorded 1, 349 instances, with ischemic strokes being the most common. The average age of those affected was 61 years. The rainy season in Douala brings more than just water. It seems
Botulism is a serious illness that can be deadly. It comes from a toxin made by certain bacteria. This toxin can affect people, animals, and even the environment. It's not common, but when it happens, it can be very bad. There's no worldwide system to track botulism cases. But there is a way to get
In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently appointed Tracy Beth Høeg as the acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). This move has sparked debate, as Høeg's background is primarily in sports medicine and epidemiology, with no apparent experience in drug deve
Child abuse is a big problem. It can cause serious issues for kids and society as a whole. Kids who experience abuse are more likely to have mental health problems, use drugs, act out violently, think about suicide, and struggle in school. A city is trying to do something about it. They want to sto
Malaysia made a big change in 2023. They stopped making the death penalty automatic for certain crimes. This move is a chance to look at how capital punishment affects people's health and well-being. The death penalty doesn't just hurt the person sentenced to die. It also affects their families, th
In a significant move, Maimonides Health, a key healthcare provider in Brooklyn, has decided to merge with New York City's public health system. This decision aims to stabilize its financial situation and ensure that healthcare services remain accessible in Brooklyn, the city's most populated boroug
The Trump administration has decided to take another look at research grants that were put on hold or rejected. This comes after a legal fight with scientists and states led by Democrats. A court in Boston had earlier said that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) wrongly stopped funding for rese
COVID-19 is still around, but it's not the same as it was at the start. It's become more like a common illness that keeps popping up in different places. Even with vaccines and health rules, the virus changes, people's immunity shifts, and the environment plays a role in how it spreads and how sick
A big change is coming to Brooklyn's healthcare scene. Maimonides Medical Center, a private hospital that has been serving the community for a long time, is teaming up with NYC Health+Hospitals. This merger, set to happen by April 2026, is a major move to keep Maimonides afloat. Maimonides has been
