Health volunteers who support pilgrims during Hajj must understand heatstroke because the desert climate can push bodies into danger quickly. The disease happens when the body cannot cool itself, often after long walks or standing in the sun for many hours. Older pilgrims and those with chronic illn
Health insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline claims, detect fraud, and predict patient needs. But who keeps an eye on how these powerful tools are being applied? A growing number of regulators and watchdog groups are stepping up their scrutiny. The Centers for
Medical students often learn about kids and teens with mental health problems. Two ways of training are compared: a computer‑based virtual reality tool and the old method where students talk to actual patients. The study looks at what each approach does well and where it falls short. First, the vir
Health care in the United States costs almost one‑fifth of the country’s economic output, far more than other rich nations. The reasons lie in how the system is organized, funded and run, rather than in medical technology alone. Across the world there are four main ways to deliver health services.
Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t
Health systems often find it hard to use local and published data to make quick decisions, especially in areas like primary care that change fast. The idea of learning healthcare systems (LHS) suggests that learning should happen all the time through real-world use. But putting this into practice wi
Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The
Health leaders see AI as a tool that can change how care is done. Many think it will help doctors, nurses and back‑office staff save time and give patients better outcomes. Yet most teams are still testing ideas instead of using AI across the whole organization. The real power of AI comes when peop
Iowa is thinking about making it illegal to mess with the weather. This isn't just about stopping rain dances or wishing for sunshine. It's about controlling things like cloud seeding, where people try to make it rain by throwing tiny particles into the air. The idea is to stop anyone from changing
Health authorities in Asia are boosting their defenses after Nipah virus cases surfaced in India. This rare but dangerous virus, which jumps from animals to humans, has infected five people in the southwestern state of Kerala. While Indian officials say the outbreak is contained to two districts, ne
