In the United States, most adults have at least one long-term health problem. These issues often come from how people live their daily lives. Things like what they eat, how much they move, and how they handle stress play big roles. Doctors are starting to focus more on these lifestyle factors to hel
In the Netherlands, general practitioners and social workers are teaming up to help people with long-term health issues. The goal? To help these individuals live better lives by making healthier choices. But how can this teamwork be improved? First, it's important to understand the current situatio
Measles is making a comeback. This is a big deal because it's a very contagious disease. It can be serious, especially for young kids. Experts are worried because the number of cases is going up. They think this might be because some people are not getting vaccinated. Vaccines are a hot topic right
Did you know that over 14% of U. S. adults have some form of chronic kidney disease, and many don't even realize it? The kidneys are like the body's silent workers, filtering about 150 quarts of blood daily. When they're not working right, it can lead to serious health issues like heart problems, an
In Pennsylvania, a big change is happening with health insurance. Many people are dropping their plans because the costs are going up too high. One person, Sasha Kinney, is worried. She might have to put her insurance on a credit card. She earns enough money to not qualify for Medicaid, but not enou
The U. S. Supreme Court has decided to take on a significant case involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The issue at hand is whether people can sue Bayer for cancer claims under state laws, given that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not found Roundup to be a cancer
In the UK, too many people are dying from alcohol. The problem is worse for those who are not well-off. The government knows this and wants to do something about it. But how? There are people who work on these issues. They have ideas on how to help. But no one has really asked them what they think.
Domestic abuse is a big problem that hurts many people. It got even worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lots of studies have talked about this, but we need a big picture view to understand it better. This review aims to bring together all the information we have to see how domestic abuse changed dur
Breast cancer is a serious issue, but there are ways for women to take control. One important method is breast self-examination (BSE). This is when a woman checks her own breasts for any changes or lumps. Doing this regularly can help find breast cancer early, when it's easier to treat. A recent st
Alaska is getting a lot of attention right now. The state is set to receive a huge chunk of federal money for rural health. We're talking about $272 million just for the first year. That's a lot of cash, and it's attracting companies from all over the country. These companies are showing up in Anch
