For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h
Bangladesh is a hotspot for dengue fever, and not everyone is impacted equally. The 2023 outbreak sparked a study across three major cities: Dhaka, Chattogram and Kishoreganj. Researchers dug into the details of 1, 313 cases and uncovered some surprising trends. Why did some people have a worse tim
Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.
It's good to think about how controlling dog numbers can help the economy and well-being of both humans and dogs. As well as trying to lessen the problem of stray dogs, successfully ensuring the wellbeing of dogs and humans so they can get along is a challenge that is often overlooked. When planning
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is up for a major role in the nation’s health department, and his future lies in the hands of a key senator, Bill Cassidy, a doctor from Louisiana. Kennedy is a controversial pick. Cassidy, is a key gatekeeper to Kennedy’s confirmation. He's got some questions. Many people
"The Amazon rainforest and the Tumbes coastal region in Peru are hotspots for malaria. The disease is a pressing concern, and both the local community and healthcare workers are on the frontlines of dealing with this issue. This means that new diagnostic tools need the input of those who will be usi
A new painkiller has been approved for sale. This medication, Journavx, is a step forward that skips those addictive opioids that many of us are familiar with. Think of it as a shortcut around the addiction crisis. This pain reliever tackles those intense, short-term pains from things like surgery,
Ebola has made a grim comeback in Uganda. A 32-year-old male nurse, an employee of the main referral hospital in the capital Kampala, died due to the virus. The nurse had sought treatment at various locations. He was admitted to a public hospital in Mbale, a city in the east of Uganda. The
In Malmö, a city in Sweden, the battle against diabetes has been a longstanding one. The city is known for its active lifestyle, but unfortunately does have a problem with diabetes, which is a condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. To recognize what people already knew
It's time for a big name to be OK with vaccines but it seems that Kennedy is having trouble. First, let's get to it. Kennedy is the guy who Trump wants to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. But here's where things get interesting. Kennedy goes around saying he's not agains
