Public Health
Rethinking Dementia Prevention: The Role of Social and Environmental Factors
Expanding Perspectives on Dementia Prevention A study calls for a broader approach to dementia prevention, emphasizing the role of social and environmental factors alongside individual behaviors. Traditional public health messages have encouraged individuals to reduce
Increase in Rabies Exposures Leads to National Health Advisory
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a nationwide health advisory due to a rise in rabies exposures and increased use of post-exposure treatment. This follows several notable incidents where animals
Artificial Night Light Linked to Heart Structure Changes
Artificial light at night disrupts more than sleep. A new study suggests it may change the heart’s structure and function, increasing cardiovascular disease risks. Researchers at Tulane University linked greater nighttime light exposure to signs
Rising Medicare Costs and Implications for Seniors
Rising Medicare Costs Expected Americans should anticipate an increase in Medicare costs due to the aging population, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). During an interview
Alcohol’s Growing Cancer Risk Amid Declining Smoking Rates in the US
A decline in smoking rates across the United States coincides with a growing concern about alcohol as a risk factor for cancer. Experts are bringing attention to this shift in risk dynamics as public health
North Dakota Faces Challenges with SNAP Soda Ban Delay
North Dakota has planned to prevent the use of federal food assistance for purchasing candy, soda, and sugary drinks. The scheduled start was this month. The federal government initially encouraged states to adopt these measures.
Medicare’s Organ Acquisition Payments Under Scrutiny
Medicare’s Organ Payment Discrepancies A recent audit by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) uncovered an estimated $380 million to $400 million spent on organs that were never used
Humana Ends Certain Medicare Advantage Plans, Affecting 600,000 Members
Humana plans to discontinue certain Medicare Advantage plans by 2027, impacting around 600,000 members. This decision, shared during the company’s July 29 earnings call, aims to boost profitability by discontinuing lower-performing plans. CFO Celeste Mellet
Impact of Immigration Policies on Children’s Health and Families
A young girl looked up at Norma Gómez with hope brimming in her eyes. ‘Are you the person who’s going to bring my mom back?’ she asked. Gómez, who had brought essential supplies for the
The Outdated Public Education System Starting at Age 5
The concept of starting formal education at age five in the public education system is increasingly seen as outdated. Addressing this issue is crucial, as it is deeply intertwined with broader societal dynamics. The Minnesota