Public Health
Addressing Lifestyle Risks May Reduce Dementia Cases
Nearly half of dementia cases could relate to changeable risk factors. New research reveals how lifestyle habits and chronic conditions harm the brain over time. Researchers at Sweden’s Lund University conducted the study. They linked
Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant Fungus and Its Survival Mechanisms
A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, claims thousands of lives in U.S. hospitals annually. Researchers have now uncovered how this fungus persists on human skin by manipulating the immune system. Dr. Dean Merrill, a dermatologist at
San Francisco’s ‘Care Not Cash’ and the Role of Payments in Clinical Trials
In 2002, San Francisco voters approved the ‘Care Not Cash’ initiative, focusing on reducing cash payments to homeless individuals. This measure was based on the belief that cash might be spent on drugs or alcohol.
Choosing the Best Saffron Supplements
Saffron, a spice often found in Mediterranean and North African dishes, is gaining popularity as a supplement due to its potential health benefits. These include improved mood, enhanced cognitive function, appetite suppression, and reduced PMS
Autism Care Providers Support Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
Healthcare Fraud Concerns Former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky recently described healthcare fraud schemes as similar to organized crime operations. He expressed these views on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’ These schemes, he warned, drain vital state resources,
Rising Leprosy Cases in Florida Linked to Armadillo Exposure
Recent reports indicate an increase in leprosy cases in Florida, with health officials connecting many instances to contact with a specific animal. As reported on July 23 by Florida’s Department of Health, 17 cases have
Vínculo entre brote parasitario y lechuga en 15 estados de EE. UU.
Funcionarios estadounidenses han identificado casos de una enfermedad parasitaria en relación con lechuga en 15 estados. Este año, se han reportado casos de cyclospora en al menos 47 estados, y las investigaciones intentan determinar cuántos
Cambodia Reaches U.N. HIV Control Targets, Leading Asia
Cambodia has become the first country in Asia to achieve the United Nations’ ambitious targets for controlling HIV. This milestone is a part of the U.N.’s 95-95-95 targets, where 95% of people with HIV know
Investigation Reveals Persistent Fire Issues at Cold Storage Giant Lineage
A significant fire at a food warehouse in Los Angeles in June was not an isolated incident, but rather one of many fires at properties linked to Lineage, a leading cold storage company, according to
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce in Fifteen States
Fifteen states are now implicated in a cyclospora outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC stated that six new states—Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska,