Healthcare

Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, has been approved and is now available in pharmacies and stores, aiming to enhance accessibility to contraception for women. While its availability is seen as a positive step in reducing unintended pregnancies, concerns persist regarding…

Health officials continue to track Florida's measles outbreak after the Florida Surgeon General defied health orders to contain an outbreak at an elementary school. Although it is unknown whether the new cases are related to the elementary school outbreak, Florida's measles cases join the other 11…

Alberta has documented 812 cases of invasive pneumococcal disease in the last year leading to pneumonia and meningitis. According to infectious disease doctors, the cases are on the rise for individuals of all ages and are the highest the province has ever seen.  To read the full article by…

According to a new study found that the Mediterranean Diet, voted the best diet overall by the US News and World Report, can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study examined individuals who did and did not participate in the Mediterranean diet and found that those who were following the…

Research combining the work of international experts has identified 13 biomarkers that can help scientists more accurately predict the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Previous risk scores have been proven to be outdated and poorly designed for diverse…

A team at Stanford funded by the NHS is researching how the study of different proteins can track the aging of organs, leading to individuals aging at varied rates. The research team found that 20% of people display accelerated aging in one organ. The information can help identify which diseases…

Antimicrobials, encompassing antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics, are vital for preventing and treating infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) arises when pathogens no longer respond to these medicines, posing a global threat. Human…

A recent observational study by Karolinska Institutet, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, suggests that anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may lower the risk of developing autoimmune thyroid diseases in RA patients. While individuals with RA have an elevated…

In response to a request by the WHO for more data on an increase in bacterial infection cases resulting in an uptick in walking pneumonia cases, the Chinese government has reported elevated rates of respiratory infection in children compared to previous years with no new viruses detected. Although…

According to a WHO report, cases of chicken pox and diarrhea are rising in Gaza due to over filled shelters and groups traveling from north to south Gaza in evacuations. Additionally, according to the WHO, more frequent updates on infectious disease conditions are needed to better assess risks. To…

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. have been steadily declining, with approximately 16,000 new hospitalizations reported in the week ending October 14, marking a 5% decrease from the previous week. This continues the trend of decreasing hospitalizations after a peak in early September. The data…

A study conducted by Rutgers University, written about by ScienceDaily.com, found that oncology doctors who exhibit more empathy help promote better psychological health in breast cancer patients. Effective communication by healthcare providers plays a crucial role in reducing uncertainty and,…

Methadone is one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder, however, there are stricter laws regulating peoples’ access to this drug than any other drug with a similar function. These laws are extremely outdated, with some being more than 50 years old, but have not been changed to…

The new bill in North Carolina bans abortion at 12 weeks, with 20 week exceptions for rape and incest, 24 week exceptions for some fetal abnormalities, and no limit when the pregnant person’s life is in danger. Governor Ray Cooper vetoed the bill after campaigning against it and urged Republicans…