Health teams in Pennsylvania are tracking a measles outbreak that started in Lebanon County, where 11 people have tested positive so far. Most of those infected hadn’t received their shots. Three people ended up in the hospital, though all have recovered now and no one is currently spreading the vir
Nigeria is testing a fresh approach to healthcare by combining services for tuberculosis, mental health, and substance abuse under one roof. But how do the people who actually use these services feel about it? This study explored local opinions in Nigeria to see whether merging these treatments work
The experiment began with a curious question: how do tiny mosquitoes spot us? A professor and a college student tried to answer it by putting the student in a room full of insects. The first attempt used a mesh suit, but it didn’t stop the mosquitoes from biting. After many painful stings, the team
A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef
Measles, once thought to be under control in the U. S. , is making a worrying return. The country had declared measles eliminated in 2000, meaning the virus wasn't spreading continuously. But now, cases are rising, with numbers reaching as high as 2, 242 in 2025. This isn't just about statistics; it
Measles is back in the US, and it's not just a small problem anymore. Over the past year, there have been more than 2, 200 cases reported, which is a huge jump from previous years. This is the most cases the US has seen since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And it's not just one big outbrea
Social media is a powerful tool. It can spread ideas fast. But it can also spread lies. Lies about health can be dangerous. They can make people sick. They can even stop people from getting help. This is a big problem. People need to know the truth. But how? Researchers looked into this. They wante
Workplaces are waking up to the idea that healthy employees are happy employees. ACE Nutrition is leading the charge by helping companies create a healthier, more productive workforce. Their approach is simple: teach people how to eat better, feel better, and perform better. Eating plants isn't jus
HIV/AIDS is a big health problem worldwide, and it hits young women especially hard. To fight this, more people need to get tested for HIV. One way to do this is by using HIV self-testing kits. These kits let people test themselves at home. But how many young women in Ghana know about these kits and
A lot of people in the United States eat processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, and sausages every day. But what if these foods are doing more harm than good? Scientists are now saying that even a small amount of processed meat can increase the chances of getting serious diseases like Type 2 diabetes
