] Imagine living in North Carolina and dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Now, think about how extreme weather events can make healthcare tougher to access. This study looked into how climate affects cancer care in NC. The researchers used data from 2017 to 2021 to see how climate vulnerability and c
It's been a year since BMC Global Health hit the scene, and what a year it's been! Let's take a step back and see what's been happening. The journey started with a bang. BMC Global Health set out to tackle some of the world's toughest health challenges. They didn't just want to talk about it; they
Last week, health officials in Arizona announced that a few animals at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium had died from bird flu. This news came after the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) joined with state and federal agencies to address the situation. The zoo quickly took action
In 1955, a groundbreaking announcement was made at the University of Michigan. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine was declared highly effective, stopping the deadly virus that once paralyzed or killed half a million people each year. Celebrations erupted nationwide, marking a turning point in public health.
From the late 70s to the early 90s, Atlanta had an unusual problem: kudzu, a quick-growing vine, was taking over. It may sound like a harmless plant, but for city officials, it was a major health concern. Kudzu can cover everything, including dead bodies, and it attracts pests like rats, snakes, and
More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have joined forces to urge the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This is a rare move for the esteemed group, who usually steer clear of politics. The concern? Kennedy's controversial vie
Imagine trying to figure out who's calling the shots in your neighborhood's COVID-19 response. That's what researchers did in Texas, using a social network approach to spotlight influential community organizations. They picked three regions—Houston/Harris County, Cameron County, and Northeast Texas—
Imagine you're planning a trip for 2050. That's just 28 years from now, right? Well, scientists are saying that by then, Americans might not be living much longer than we do today. They're predicting a tiny bump in life expectancy, from 78. 3 years in 2022 to 80. 4 years in 2050. That might not soun
Imagine a world where every school has a healthier food environment. That's what policymakers in England are trying to create by limiting hot food takeaways near schools. But is there an economic cost to this? Between 2009 and 2017, 35 local authorities made this move. They wanted to improve health,
Ever wondered how scientists study coughs? Well, they use fancy equipment that's expensive and hard to get. But now, there's a new way! Some clever researchers have made a cough simulator using regular store-bought parts and 3D-printed pieces. This DIY tool is programmable and can control how fast a
