Kansas is in the middle of a huge tuberculosis outbreak. As of January 24, there were 67 active cases and 79 latent infections reported since 2024, mainly in Wyandotte and Johnson counties near Kansas City. Jill Bronaugh, from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, called it the largest ou
Recently, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the position of health and human services secretary has caused a lot of buzz. Experts from various fields and ideologies have come together to highlight important questions he should answer before taking on this role, which manages a budget of $1
In 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) under the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a significant update to the Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct. This is the first major revision in almost 20 years, and it’s sparking conversations about its imp
The year 2025 brought unexpected shifts in the nation's leadership, shedding new light on race, gender, and class dynamics. Surprisingly, women and people of color didn't vote as a single block in the culture wars. In the health promotion field, warnings are being issued. The concern is that the new
In Texas, the tide has turned on vaccine mandates. Once a tough sell, proposals to loosen vaccine rules now have lawmakers' ears. Groups like Texans For Vaccine Choice, led by Rebecca Hardy, are gaining traction. They argue parents should decide if and when their kids get vaccinated. This shift come
In the vibrant city of Melilla, North Africa, there's a curious trend among Spanish schoolchildren aged 15-17. Both Christian and Muslim teens are eating a lot of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which include drinks, snacks, and sweets. But there's a twist—Muslim kids seem to be consuming even more of
Meet Toxoplasma gondii, a tiny critter causing big problems. It infects both animals and humans, with cats being its main spreaders. When cats leave oocysts in their poop, it contaminates our surroundings. We eat, drink, or touch these contaminated things and bam! Toxoplasmosis. Scientists have dev
Pregnancy's early stages are crucial for a baby's growth, which is why prenatal care right from the start is so important. But in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya, women often delay these first check-ups. This can lead to problems being missed or handled too late. So, let's dive int
Burkina Faso has been grappling with a significant health issue: chronic malnutrition and high mortality rates among children under five. To address this, several child nutrition programs were put into action between 2018 and 2022. This analysis looks at how these interventions influenced the nutrit
In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re
