New York City is facing a major healthcare challenge. Nurses from 10 big private hospitals are on strike. They want better staffing, health benefits, and protection from violent patients. This is a big deal because 15, 000 nurses are part of the strike. The new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, supports the n
In Guatemala, a new way of testing for HIV and syphilis is making a big difference. Instead of waiting for results, women can get tested and know their status the same day. This quick testing, called point-of-care (POC) testing, is usually done in special clinics. But in this case, it was offered in
In a recent study, scientists looked at how certain chemicals, called organophosphate esters (OPEs) and their breakdown products (mOPEs), might be affecting our brains. These chemicals are everywhere, and they can get into our bodies through the environment. The study focused on people in Beijing, C
Emergency medicine (EM) is a big deal in many places, but it's fairly new in India. It only became its own thing in 2009. Before that, doctors without special training handled emergencies. To help them learn more, the Indo-US Emergency and Trauma Collaborative started yearly meetings in 2005. These
CBD is everywhere. People use it for all sorts of health reasons. But what do the stores selling it actually say about their products? A small study took a closer look at the ads inside CBD shops in North Carolina. First, it's important to know that CBD is big business. You can find it in stores al
Preeclampsia is a big deal. It's a pregnancy complication that can cause serious problems for both mom and baby. It's linked to high blood pressure and can lead to early deliveries. But what's interesting is how mom's heart health might affect her newborn's circulation. Doctors have known for a whi
In a bold move, thousands of nurses from three major hospital groups in New York City walked off the job. They are demanding better working conditions and fair pay. The nurses, part of the New York State Nurses Association, say they are overworked and underpaid. They are striking at NewYork-Presbyte
In a surprising twist, a recent study uncovered a hidden factor influencing maternal and newborn health. The A-PLUS trial, which initially focused on the benefits of azithromycin, revealed something unexpected. Many women were using antibiotics outside the study. This secondary analysis aimed to und
Radiation can be tough on the gut. It harms the cells that line the intestines, causing a chain reaction of problems. One of the main issues is pyroptosis, a process where cells self-destruct. At the same time, the body tries to clean up the damage through mitophagy, which removes broken parts of ce
A recent court decision has put a halt to the Trump administration's plan to cut funding for a major pediatric group. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was set to lose nearly $12 million in grants, but a federal judge intervened. The judge found that the U. S. Department of Health and Human S
