A group of public health experts have taken the initiative to safeguard vaccine policies in the US. They are worried that the nation's health leaders might undermine the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. This concern has led to the creation of the Vaccine Integrity Project. The group is backe
Ukraine's position on Crimea is crystal clear. The country's leadership has repeatedly stated that it will not accept any peace deal that involves recognizing Russia's control over the peninsula. This stance is not just about politics. It is about the people of Ukraine and their desire to keep th
In Europe, older adults often grapple with mental health issues. One key factor that can influence this is how much purpose they find in life. A recent study looked into this, focusing on people aged 50 and over from 17 different European countries. The research aimed to see if certain cognitive abi
Northern B. C. is calling out to community groups with a fresh opportunity to boost local health and wellness. A new funding round is open for projects that can make a real difference in the lives of residents. The grants, worth up to $10, 000, are designed to support community-led initiatives that
The brain is a complex organ, and sometimes, tiny issues can lead to big problems. One such issue is cerebral small vessel disease, which causes lesions in the brain's white matter. These lesions can affect how a person thinks and remembers things. Usually, doctors look at these lesions in groups of
Community colleges across the United States are facing a big challenge. Federal changes are coming and these changes could have a big impact on how these colleges operate. These colleges are worried, but they are not just sitting around. They are looking for ways to adapt and thrive in the new en
The World Health Organization has raised an alarm. By 2030, there could be a shortage of 14 million health workers. This gap will hit the Global South the hardest. But there is a solution. Community health workers (CHWs) could step in to fill the void left by professional health care workers. Recent
Many folks might not know that doctors and lawyers can team up to fight health unfairness. This teamwork is called a medical-legal partnership. It's a smart way to tackle health issues that affect people who are already struggling. Doctors and lawyers bring different skills to the table. Doctors bui
In the fast-paced world of intensive care units (ICUs), doctors are constantly making life-or-death decisions. They have to keep an eye on many things at once. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) might come in handy. AI could help doctors make better calls by giving them useful insights from
Oil prices took a hit recently, continuing a downward trend that started with the announcement of new tariffs. This drop happened even though there was a significant decrease in U. S. oil inventories, as reported by the American Petroleum Institute. The API noted a large draw of 4. 565 million barre
