Food insecurity is a big problem in many communities. A hospital in an urban area has been doing something special to help. They have a program that delivers food to people who have been victims of crime. This program is funded by the Victims of Crime Act. It not only provides food but also offers e
In today's world, tech is everywhere, especially in healthcare. Digital health tools promise big improvements, but they might leave some people behind. People with blindness often face unique challenges, but what about those who are tech-savvy and educated? This group has a different story to tell.
Nigeria faces serious challenges with high maternal and newborn death rates. One big reason is that many women give birth at home instead of in hospitals. This happens more in rural areas than in cities. The lack of skilled help and quick access to medical care in emergencies makes home births risky
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the current Health Secretary, has made some big changes to the CDC's website. He told The New York Times that he personally asked for these changes. The CDC used to say that vaccines don't cause autism. Now, the website says that this statement isn't based on solid evidence.
In a surprising turn of events, the newly appointed head of the U. S. drug regulatory agency has expressed serious doubts about the recent push to fast-track drug approvals. This official, who just started their role this month, believes that these changes might not only be against the law but could
Wisconsin's health department has openly disagreed with the CDC's recent statements about vaccines and autism. This disagreement brings back an old, debunked idea that vaccines might cause autism. The health department's leader, Kirsten Johnson, strongly criticized the CDC for spreading false inform
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been making waves with his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative. Recently, he was celebrated at a high-profile event in Washington, where he received praise from the vice president and top tech executives. Yet, not everyone is happy with the direction MAHA is taki
Parents across the country are being urged to check their baby formula supplies. A specific brand, ByHeart, has been recalled due to contamination with a harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria can cause infant botulism, a serious illness that has already hospitalized over 30 ba
Meghan Trainor's recent transformation has sparked quite a conversation. But it's not just about the numbers on the scale. Her journey started with a wake-up call during her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a condition that affects how the body processes sugar. This wasn't jus
Nigeria is facing a big problem. More and more people are getting sick with long-term illnesses. These are not the usual diseases you might think of, like malaria or infections. Instead, they are conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These illnesses are costly to treat. And when famil
