Immunizations for measles, mumps, and rubella do not exist as separate vaccines. Experts underline the lack of scientific support for dividing the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots. The MMR vaccine has been administered as a single injection across the United States for decades. This method remains a standard practice due to its effectiveness...
The Trump administration announced it will stop using Medicaid funds for gender transition surgeries in minors. President Donald Trump revealed this on Tuesday. Trump posted on Truth Social that he instructed Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), to cease the use of Medicaid for these procedures. Trump...
The Trump administration has introduced a new rule aimed at stopping federal funding for transgender healthcare services for minors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the rule, which prevents Medicaid funds from covering “sex-rejecting procedures” for children under 18. It also bars Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies from paying for similar...
Researchers have discovered a correlation between extreme temperatures and a type of pain that can hinder walking, carrying groceries, or sleeping through the night. This study highlights a pressing issue affected by weather conditions. During heat waves, public health recommendations often emphasize familiar advice: staying hydrated, monitoring for heat stroke, and checking on those with...
Genesis Whegelee has been a community health worker for Last Mile Health in Rivercess County, Liberia, since 2018. He regularly visits households to monitor sick children, pregnant women, and anyone requiring diagnosis. Last Mile Health operates under the belief that no one should be too distant from life-saving medical aid. In 2007, Dr. Raj Panjabi,...
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in over 2,000 deaths. Infectious disease experts urge Americans to stay informed about the overseas crisis while keeping the domestic risk in perspective. Spread and Impact The virus has rapidly spread in eastern and northeastern DRC. Government data confirms 4,381 cases. Dr. David...
Two months before the tragic incident in 2023, Lindsay Clancy communicated concerning thoughts to her caregiver. She expressed having “intrusive thoughts I never had before” and feeling “completely hopeless.” Clancy worried about becoming addicted to some medications. Evidence from Psychiatric Treatment Rebecca Jollotta, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at South Shore Health, testified at the trial....
The United States Department of Agriculture has reported an increase in confirmed New World screwworm infestations, reaching 45 cases as of August. The most recent case surfaced in Terrell County, Texas, involving domesticated sheep. This parasite only affects animals such as cattle, sheep, and dogs but poses a risk to humans as well. Screwworm flies...
Claims about water and hydration often circulate, but are these beliefs true? We spoke with experts to clarify. Tamara Hew-Butler, an associate professor at Wayne State University, Mindy Millard-Stafford, director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at Georgia Tech, and Yuki Oka, professor of biology at Caltech, help us understand hydration and debunk five common myths....
A recent study highlights a connection between extreme temperatures and chronic pain that affects daily activities such as walking, carrying groceries, or sleeping. This research emphasizes a significant issue overlooked in typical public health advisories. The study, reported by Feinuo Sun from The Conversation, suggests that chronic pain is a crucial factor in the lives...