Alcohol is a big issue in public health. It is deeply rooted in society, making it tough to find effective ways to cut down on drinking. Instead of rolling out another intervention, researchers are looking into the "sober curious" trend. This movement has picked up steam thanks to social media influ
Family violence is a serious issue in Mexico. It is a problem that affects many people. This is especially true for women. Over the years, many people have been hurt in their own homes. Some of these injuries are so bad that they need medical help. This is not just a small problem. It is a big publi
The way COVID-19 spread across England in 2021 was not the same for everyone. Different age groups played different roles in keeping the virus going. This is because people of different ages mix with each other in various ways. To understand this better, a special math model was created. This model
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is facing a significant challenge. Many of its scientists are publicly criticizing recent budget cuts. This is a big deal because the NIH is a major player in global health research. The cuts are causing real problems for ongoing studies and the people involve
In the bustling city of Beijing, there's an unseen danger lurking in the air. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are a type of pollutant that can seriously harm people's health. These pollutants are so small that they hitch a ride on tiny particles floating in the air. Until now, measuring h
Salmonella is a nasty bacteria that can make people really sick. It is a serious problem when it shows up in food. Many people have gotten sick from eating eggs. The trouble started with a big recall of 1. 7 million eggs. These eggs were sold under different brands. They were in stores from Feb
Lesotho is a small landlocked country in Southern Africa. It has a big problem with HIV. Many women in Lesotho live with HIV. They face a lot of challenges, but one of the most serious is violence from their partners. This violence is a big issue for women's rights and health, especially in sub-Saha
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major player in public health, is currently in a bit of a pickle. The agency, which usually calls the shots on vaccines and disease monitoring, is missing a permanent leader. This isn't just a small hiccup; it's a significant issue that could a
In 2010, a new way to think about food was born in Brazil. This system, called Nova, sorts food into four main groups. It looks at how much a food has been changed from its natural state. Some foods are hardly changed at all. Others go through a lot of processing. The most changed foods are called u
COVID-19 is still a big deal in Wisconsin. The state's health department is pushing hard for everyone to get the latest vaccine. This isn't just for adults. It's for kids as young as six months and pregnant women too. Why? Because the vaccine helps prevent serious illness and stops the virus from sp
