Public Health

Health officials have reported the first case of human bubonic plague in rural Oregon in eight years. The county's health services stated that the person likely became infected from their cat, where it may have been exposed to fleas which transmitted the infection that spread to the lymph nodes.…

The early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic were not handled well by the CDC's laboratories. While some changes have already been made, more are necessary to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of navigating the public health needs of a nation. Click here to read the whole article by Jill…

One common approach to reducing gun violence is with public health, but that approach is not as effective as many thought it would be. Jonathan Metzl, sociologist and psychiatrist, says that the issue is much more complicated and paradoxical and cannot be solved through a solely public health lens.…

A federal court appeal in New Jersey found that individuals refusing to wear a mask during board meetings in the school district was not protected by the first amendment of free speech in the constitution. The suit was caused by the plaintiff's claims that their free speech rights were being…

Community health centers provide a variety of affordable services and play a vital role in the US health system. These centers have been receiving some funding, but more is still needed for them to help as many people as possible.

San Antonio is going to use a public health framework to focus on reducing crimes in gun violence, sexual assault and violence, and those committed by youth. Several other Texas cities, including Houston and Austin, have already been using such strategies.   Click here to read the whole article…

Low vaccination rates against the latest versions of COVID-19 and influenza are straining healthcare systems globally, leading to increased hospitalizations and death rates in some regions. Several countries, including the United States and certain European nations, are witnessing a surge in…

A mobile game called Cranky Uncle, first released in 2020 and repurposed in order to combat climate change and vaccine misinformation, is being rolled out. The game teaches players how to identify various methods used to spread misinformation and the players then utilize the tools in order to…

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…

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…

A study published in the journal PNAS has linked soy farming to an increase in child cancer deaths in Brazil, which is the world's largest producer and exporter of soy. The research found that as soy cultivation expanded in the country, there was an associated rise in childhood cancer mortality due…

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued new lung cancer screening guidelines, recommending annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) for individuals aged 50 to 80 who were formerly long-term or heavy smokers. This marks a departure from previous guidelines, which considered the time elapsed…

The lack of water in Gaza has resulted in the spread of illnesses and diseases and increased difficulty in accessing healthcare for the people who live there. Healthcare facilities and sanitation systems cannot function properly without clean water, and children are dying due to drinking unsafe…

A recent survey conducted by federal health agencies showed that the percentage of high school students using e-cigarettes decreased from 14% to 10% in the spring of this year. Vaping rates among middle school students increased slightly from 3.3% to 4.6% in 2023, while traditional cigarette use…