Public Health
Understanding ADHD in Women: Diagnosis, Challenges, and Opportunities
For Kate Jarvis, school was manageable during her early years. A straight-A student in the 1980s, she excelled in creativity and organization, even preparing her toothbrush each night. Her mother called her ‘bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.’
Challenges in Assessing Heat Mortality
Experts in epidemiology highlight significant issues in the assessment of deaths caused by heat, indicating that the current numbers are much lower than reality suggests. As of July 26, 2026, reports show that the methods
Impact of U.S. Funding on HIV Treatment in Africa
Without continued U.S. funding through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), South Africa could face over 1 million additional infections over the next two decades. July 25, 2026 Florence Makumene, photographed holding her
Concerns Over Federal Response to Cyclospora Outbreak
Frank Yiannas, a former high-ranking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official, has expressed alarm over the federal handling of a national cyclospora outbreak. Having served under Presidents Trump and Biden, Yiannas described the response as
The Realities of Nurse Staffing and Care in California
One evening at a hospital in Bakersfield, California, a patient sat alone while waiting for family stuck in traffic on the 99. His hospital gown hung off one shoulder. His hands, bruised and yellow-green from
Measles Resurgence: A Growing Public Health Concern in the U.S.
Measles cases in the United States have become a significant public health issue over the last two years. According to a Johns Hopkins University tracker using state and local health data, there were 2,295 confirmed
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eggs Affects Nearly 100 People
Federal health officials report that a salmonella outbreak has sickened nearly 100 individuals across 17 states. The outbreak is linked to eggs that have been recalled. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that
FDA Panel Recommends Loosening Regulations on Peptides
A panel from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with connections to the industry has suggested reducing regulatory controls on six peptides. This decision comes amid objections from FDA scientists concerned about insufficient data. Despite
Americans Face Severe Cyclospora Season as Thousands Fall Ill
Americans are dealing with an unusually intense cyclospora season. Thousands of illnesses are reported nationwide. Health officials are working to identify contaminated foods linked to multiple outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Importance of Heart Screenings for Student Athletes
Sudden cardiac arrest ranks as the leading cause of death among student-athletes. Frequently, it occurs without prior signs. To combat this risk, the Miami-Dade School Board and the State of Florida mandate electrocardiograms (ECGs) for