Public Health
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
How to Prepare a Cost-Effective Emergency Go Bag
Alyssa Provencio, an expert in emergency management, suggests you don’t need to spend hundreds to be prepared. Find batteries and candles in your junk drawer, buy used gear like a headlamp, and save on nonperishable
Bundibugyo Virus Epidemic: Challenges and Efforts in Congo and Uganda
The Bundibugyo virus, a lesser-known type of Ebola, has previously caused only two minor outbreaks. Now, it is at the heart of a rapidly spreading epidemic in Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo and
Frozen Cheese Bread Recall Due to Salmonella Risk
A Michigan-based company, Champion Foods, is recalling specific frozen cheese breads because they might be contaminated with salmonella. This recall concerns particular batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread. The issue follows a
Growing Healthcare Costs Burden American Households
Americans face a rising challenge as a growing portion of their income is devoted to healthcare. Costs have been climbing steadily over the last two decades. A recent report from WalletHub reveals significant differences in