Public Health
Screwworm Infestation in Texas: What You Need to Know
Texas has reported a second case of the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasitic fly. The case was found in a calf in Zavala County, not far from the initial case in La Pryor, Texas,
The Debate on Alkaline Water: Benefits and Concerns
Alkaline water has gained attention as a potential alternative to regular tap water. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg, and Jennifer Aniston have promoted it. However, the benefits remain unclear, according to scientists. Understanding Alkaline
How to Choose the Right Over-the-Counter Medication
Many people have experienced waking up with a headache, back pain, or a mild fever and searching through their medicine cabinet for relief. Often, you will find several options, including acetaminophen, found in Tylenol, and
Diabetes Experts Escorted Out of Conference for Protest
Several experts in diabetes were escorted out of a major medical conference by police on Friday. This occurred after they distributed copies of an editorial critical of the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific research. The
Melinda French Gates to Enhance Global Women’s Health with $215 Million Pledge
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates plans to increase her commitment to improving women’s health around the world. She will donate an additional $215 million to enhance contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as support initiatives
Efforts to Develop a Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine
A health worker from the Guinean Ministry of Health is preparing to administer an anti-Ebola vaccine in Gueckedou, Guinea, following a recent outbreak. Although the first Ebola vaccine was approved in 2019, targeting a different
Antipsychotic Medication and Sleep Apnea: Study Finds Both Benefits and Risks
A recent study has identified potential benefits and risks associated with using an antipsychotic medication for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, the research conducted by Flinders University
New World Screwworm Detected in South Texas Calf
The New World screwworm fly, a parasite that targets livestock, wildlife, and pets, has been discovered in a young calf in La Pryor, Texas. This represents the first case in U.S. cattle since the 1960s,
Innovative Noninvasive Cancer Screenings Offer Hope
New noninvasive screening options, including blood-based tests, may help reduce some of the barriers that prevent people from getting cancer screenings. For many people, especially those in Nevada, skipping colorectal cancer screening isn’t due to
Public Health at Risk: The Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Disease Surveillance
Concerns Over Federal Funding Cuts Federal funding cuts to a key infectious disease surveillance program could jeopardize public health responses, according to experts. The CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) will experience a significant decrease