President Donald Trump has made it official—the United States is leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has healthcare experts worried about the future of global health responses. What's the WHO all about? It's a United Nations agency set up to tackle health emergencies worldwid
Ever wondered how countries around the globe are tackling oral and oropharyngeal cancer? A recent look into national and subnational plans from all World Health Organization Member States gives us some insights. As of March 2023, out of 194 countries, only a few had specific subnational plans, resul
Whooping cough is serious. Babies can get very sick and even die from it. So, why are there more cases of whooping cough lately? One big reason is that not enough people are getting the vaccine. Infants start getting it at two months old, then again at four months and six months. They get two more s
You might be surprised to learn that wholesale prices didn't jump as high as expected in December. This is good news for those worried about inflation. The Producer Price Index, which tracks changes in what producers pay, only went up by 0. 2% month-to-month and 3. 3% over the year. However, expert
In Philadelphia, Whole Foods employees are gearing up for a union vote. They've been offered free snacks by management, but some workers say Amazon, the company that owns Whole Foods, is using other methods to discourage unionization. These methods include posting anti-union messages, replacing stor
Imagine if doctors could see beyond the symptoms and truly understand what makes you, you. That's the idea behind whole person health assessments. Instead of just focusing on diseases, these assessments look at the whole picture: your body and mind, your relationships, your living environment, your
Snakebite envenomation is a significant issue in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), causing over 30% of global deaths from snakebites. This problem doesn't just affect health; it also comes with a hefty financial cost. The direct and indirect expenses are high, and there are economic barriers that need to be
Alaska's red king crabs, known for their massive size and delicious meat, are not just beloved seafood but also a vital resource for many communities. These crabs live in the rich and icy waters of the North Pacific, facing threats like climate change and overfishing. To better understand and protec
People who inject drugs face unique challenges when it comes to opioid use disorder (OUD). Fortunately, there are medications specifically designed to help, known as MOUD. These drugs are proven to lower the risk of overdose and infectious disease transmission. But access to these medications isn't
You might think whooping cough is a thing of the past, but think again. This nasty infection is making a comeback, and health officials are worried. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that whooping cough cases are at a decade-high, with six times more cases this year compar
