My father once said, “of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” Today, those words highlight a significant public health issue in our country. Millions in America face obesity, a chronic disease impacting low-income and minority communities disproportionately. Unfortunately, many of these individuals lack access to effective […]
The Experience of Postpartum Pet Aversion A new parent, Elen, described a shift in feelings towards her dog after welcoming her baby, an occurrence known as postpartum pet aversion. While she once enjoyed bonding with her dog, these moments turned into feelings of irritation. Although these emotions were unexpected, her experience is not uncommon. Clinical […]
The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project Executive Director Dave Benjamin emphasized the importance of water safety education against the backdrop of rising temperatures driving people to seek respite at beaches and pools. During a meeting with the Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club, Benjamin discussed the alarming statistics surrounding drownings and the need for water safety to […]
For many generations, summarizing a patient exam was a crucial step for physicians to make accurate diagnoses. The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in this process raises significant questions. What changes when AI handles this critical task? Helen Ouyang, a physician and associate professor of emergency medicine, explores the transformation AI brings to clinical note-taking. […]
In Bunia, a nurse waits to be disinfected amid mounting concerns over Ebola in eastern Congo. Healthcare workers face threats during this crisis, leading many to withhold their identities. Moise Bulabantu, a community nurse, grapples with the fear of contracting the virus. Since the government’s outbreak declaration on May 15, Bulabantu has been in relentless […]
With a holiday weekend approaching, significant areas of the Midwest and Eastern U.S. face extreme heat warnings from the National Weather Service. Heat poses a severe health risk, as it leads to hundreds of deaths annually in the U.S. Heatstroke can damage the body, causing organ or kidney failure, and potentially triggering a heart attack. […]
Health officials urge people to use bug spray and mosquito-control measures as the West Nile virus season starts earlier and worse than in over two decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed at least 48 cases — 38 of them severe — by June 30. Typically, around 10 cases are reported to […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively investigating the spread of a parasitic illness known as cyclosporiasis in the United States. To date, there have been 145 reported cases across 17 states, with 20 individuals requiring hospitalization due to severe symptoms. Health authorities are focusing their efforts on several clusters of cases […]
Before 1796, Americans had limited defenses against deadly diseases such as smallpox, measles, and diphtheria. Over the next 250 years, vaccines revolutionized public health by reducing and eliminating many illnesses. Fox News senior medical analyst, Dr. Marc Siegel, highlights the role of vaccines as key public health tools. Vaccines stimulate an immune response, building a […]
In Orsay, France, ice became a critical necessity at a hospital in the Paris region. Emergency medics urgently needed it to lower patients’ body temperatures in cold-water baths amid a severe heat wave threatening to increase the death toll. When faced with this urgent need, they turned to a fast-food restaurant and local supermarkets for […]