African Americans face a significant health burden from smoking. Nicotine patches can be a game changer, but many smokers struggle to stick with them. A recent study dug into the real-life factors that make African American smokers more likely to ditch their patches. They looked at slips-ups, motiva
This flu and Covid vaccine season is off to a slow start, says the CDC. As of mid-November, only about one-third of U. S. adults have gotten their flu shot, while roughly 18% have received the latest Covid vaccines. This is similar to last year's rates. The CDC urges everyone, especially the elderly
Senegal, like many other low- and middle-income countries, needs to fund its health system in a fair and sustainable way to reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study looked into how international partners help shape Senegal's health financing. We talked to 32 important people and reviewed ke
Several groups and companies that disagree with abortion have filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. They aim to stop the enforcement of a law that makes health insurers cover abortions and abortion pills without extra costs to patients. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, targets
Imagine this: you're taking medication for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), expecting it to ease your pain and swelling. But what if we told you that some of these drugs could potentially increase your risk of cancer? A major study called the Oral Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial Surveillance found that people
Imagine a world where everyone can access healthcare without worrying about costs. That's what Kenya aimed for when it launched a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) pilot in 2019. This project, active in four counties—Isiolo, Kisumu, Machakos, and Nyeri—focused on removing user fees and boosting health
When it comes to public health, the goal is clear: change behaviors, spread awareness, and improve health outcomes. This is where program communication comes in, and it has three key parts: advocacy, social mobilization, and communication. Advocacy is about getting politicians on board and making su
In a surprising turn of events, Poland has found the polio virus in its sewage. This has led to a renewed push for children's vaccinations. The virus was spotted during routine tests this month. Health officials are quick to point out that it doesn't mean there are active cases, but unvaccinated peo
Imagine waking up to a thick, gray blanket of smog. That's what happened in New Delhi on Monday. Air pollution hit its peak this season, leaving the city of over 33 million people gasping for fresh air. Schools shut their doors, construction sites froze, and big trucks were banned from the roads. Th
Human trafficking is a big problem everywhere, including Africa. Every year, millions of people face serious health issues and social challenges because of it. The problem is, we don't know enough about what causes people to be trafficked within their own countries. This makes it hard for groups fig
