The introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has led to a remarkable reduction in cervical cancer cases among young women. This development is considered a major public health achievement over the past twenty years. Studies indicate that expanding vaccine coverage to include more young men holds the promise of further reducing cancer incidences. Currently,...
Nadia Gramby, a dedicated midwife, travels extensively across Alabama, attending to pregnant women and delivering babies. Her commitment is crucial as the spread of maternity deserts across the United States has left many without adequate maternity care. The latest March of Dimes report highlights these growing challenges. Gramby treasures moments with her baby girl, River...
Bunia, Congo — More than 2,000 people have died amid Congo’s rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak. This represents the fastest recorded spread according to recent government data. Health officials face challenges in delivering aid to remote areas due to ongoing rebel conflicts, poor infrastructure, and work stoppages related to payment disputes. The latest data, released overnight,...
Text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued phone offer insight into how top U.S. health officials privately discussed COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy when limited data was available. Released by Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul, these messages depict conversations among Fauci, then-Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, and then-CDC Director Rochelle Walensky in January 2021, weeks...
Louisiana health officials are urging those heading to beaches to exercise caution due to a rise in Vibrio vulnificus infections. This bacteria, known for causing severe illness and often referred to as flesh-eating, has led to nine infections and five fatalities this year. Vibrio vulnificus is naturally found in warm seawater. State authorities have noted...
President Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at changing the vaccination schedule for children in the United States. The order, signed Monday afternoon in the Oval Office, seeks to reduce the number of vaccines recommended by federal health authorities for children. This executive action calls for the separation of the combined Measles, Mumps,...
Taylor Farms has initiated a recall of various prepared products containing jalapeños, such as dips, salsa, and guacamole. This action comes as a salmonella outbreak linked to peppers from Mexico spreads across the U.S. food supply. The recall is part of efforts to contain the outbreak that has affected multiple states. Health officials are working...
Parents often express concern about their children’s ability to handle tough times. Resilience, however, is not an instant trait. According to a 2019 study in Health Affairs, children thrive more in adversity when they have solid support networks and positive family relationships. Manhattan-based psychotherapist Katie Rose shared with Newsweek four strategies for parents to nurture...
The practice known as “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) permits food companies to self-certify the safety of certain chemicals or substances without rigorous government oversight. This practice has come under scrutiny recently. On Monday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to launch a proposal addressing this long-standing issue. The gap in regulation has enabled...
The military aims to start screening service members for low testosterone. This, in turn, has led to a surge of claims about testosterone therapy on social media. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist at Orlando Health in Florida, once thought he had low testosterone, but tests showed his levels were normal. He realized that his sleep...