In the final stretch of President Joe Biden’s term, his Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a new Medicare and Medicaid rule that could spark a big debate. The rule would make weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy more accessible to these recipients. HHS Secretary Xavier B
Winter is here, and while Canada is famous for hockey, there's a whole world of cold-weather sports to explore. Just think about the excitement of bobsleigh, where athletes fly down icy tracks at thrilling speeds. This isn't just a Canadian thing; people all over the globe enjoy these winter activit
Former TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has been tapped by President Trump to lead a major health agency. This surprising move shifts Dr. Oz from the screen to the center of government health policy. Known widely for his popular TV show, Oz is now tasked with overseeing health coverage for the entire na
Senegal, like many other low- and middle-income countries, needs to fund its health system in a fair and sustainable way to reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study looked into how international partners help shape Senegal's health financing. We talked to 32 important people and reviewed ke
Week 11 of the NFL season brought some remarkable performances and interesting stats. Let's dive into a few highlights. Josh Allen is making a strong case for MVP. He led the league in big-time throws this week, showing off his arm strength and accuracy. Allen's ability to make big plays under pres
Several groups and companies that disagree with abortion have filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. They aim to stop the enforcement of a law that makes health insurers cover abortions and abortion pills without extra costs to patients. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, targets
Imagine a world where everyone can access healthcare without worrying about costs. That's what Kenya aimed for when it launched a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) pilot in 2019. This project, active in four counties—Isiolo, Kisumu, Machakos, and Nyeri—focused on removing user fees and boosting health
Imagine boosting your plant-based beverage with a powerful nutrient called selenium. Selenium is crucial for our health, and scientists are looking for creative ways to incorporate it into our food. One such method is using microencapsulation to make selenium easier for our bodies to absorb. Resear
In 2023, the world saw a worrying surge in measles cases, with numbers climbing to over 10 million. This was a 20% jump from the previous year, according to the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The main culprit? Not enough kids were getting their measles
The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (
