Bird flu is causing trouble in unexpected places. A new strain of H5N1 has made its way into dairy cows in Nevada and Arizona. This is a big deal because it means the virus is spreading in ways scientists didn't expect. Now, experts are scratching their heads, trying to figure out how this happened
Kenya's push for universal health coverage during President Uhuru Kenyatta's second term, from 2017 to 2022, was a rollercoaster ride. The technical teams behind the reforms had to juggle a lot. They had to stick to the plan while considering past experiences and balancing technical needs with polit
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their location or wealth, can access the healthcare they need. This is the dream of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). To make this dream a reality, countries need to figure out how to fund healthcare in a way that's fair for everyone. This is where the co
Imagine biting into a colorful candy or cereal, and then wondering if the vibrant hues are safe. Recently, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a big step by banning Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, from our food supply. This move came after studies showed the dye caused cancer
In the heart of West Texas, a concerning trend is unfolding. The measles virus, a highly contagious airborne disease, is making a comeback. The situation is particularly alarming in Gaines County, where the majority of the 48 reported cases are concentrated. The neighboring counties of Lynn, Terry,
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, is currently in the hospital. He was admitted on Friday with a respiratory tract infection, specifically bronchitis. This isn't his first time in the hospital recently. He was admitted for abdominal surgery in 2023. The Vatican is keeping
CVS Health Corporation recently shared its financial performance for the final quarter and the entire year of 2024. The earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter, following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), dropped to $1. 30 from $1. 58 the previous year. This decrease was mainl
: Women often face a lot of being stripped from sleep. One big cause is nocturia. That is when someone has to get out of bed to go to the bathroom multiple times during the night. This isn't just annoying. About half of all women have this issue which means it effects not only their but friends an
A telehealth company out of San Francisco is in hot water over a Super Bowl ad promoting a weight loss drug. This drug is not approved by the FDA because it's custom made by specialized pharmacies. Two U. S. senators and a pharmaceutical industry group are upset because they think the ad doesn't pro
Picture this: you're in a hospital or clinic, and you're asked to fill out a survey about your health. Easy, right? Not so much for everyone. Turns out, many people from diverse backgrounds and Indigenous communities find these surveys, called Patient Reported Outcomes (PROMs), a bit tricky to com
