Nutrition problems are still a big deal for older people around the world. Let's talk about four big ones: not enough protein and energy, lack of iodine, not enough vitamin A, and iron deficiency. These issues have been a concern for a long time, from 1990 to 2021. These health problems do not affe
Recently, a study in Taiwan looked at how tiny bits of metal in the air might affect how many people visit the emergency room for stroke issues. Did you know that PM 2. 5 is a type of air pollution that is tiny and can get deep into your lungs? These small particles can be created by burning fuel
In Uganda and South Sudan, millions rely on US aid for survival, education, and health. The Trump administration has suspended most of this aid. Children in Uganda have received free education, funded by the US. Though the idea is to prevent misuse of funds, this pause could have long lasting eff
Imagine tiny factories inside our body cells, constantly making proteins and repair kits to stay healthy. We all know that these factories in our cells produce and break down proteins. There are different ways to clean out old or damaged proteins. One of those cle
The way doctors and nurses do their job has changed a lot lately. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the healthcare world to quickly move towards digital technology. Now, nurses know more about using video calls for check-ups. Doctors are a lot more comfortable with using video conferencing for group mee
Let's start with the big name who could have had a good outing but struggled in the end. Carson Vinson from Alabama A&M, who got many snaps and had a rough time because he struggled to hold his own against tough pass-rushers. The "trial by fire" attitude in my opinion was not the smartest s
Insulin cant be cheap? It can if we start making it ourselves. Theres a neighborhood initiative around curing diseases without the usual medicine approach and its happening in our backyard. This initiative is called Open Insulin. This DIY movement, is making medicine accessible and affordable on
We all rely on medicine to live healthy lives. Let's get into the big game where major countries compete to control access to medicine. Think of it as a race, but one where there's no finish line. China, India, and the United States are the top contenders. The United States owns the research and on
Baden-Wuerttemberg, a region in Germany, is exploring ways to grow medicinal plants. This is not just about picking plants that can easily grow there, but also about looking at the bigger picture. They are using a tool called SWOT analysis. It stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Th
Let's dive right in. Big changes might be coming to Medicaid. The government's new efficiency drive, led by Elon Musk, has a huge target on its back: $1 trillion in spending cuts. To put that into perspective, the federal government spent a whopping $6. 75 trillion in 2024. Almost two-third
