People's thoughts about vaccines and their past experiences with them can greatly influence how they feel about new vaccines. A recent study looked at how beliefs in vaccine conspiracies affect the willingness to get the dengue vaccine, especially considering the side effects people had from the COV
Africa's dependence on foreign medicines is a big problem. This issue started during colonial times and got worse later on. Many African countries used to make their own medicines, but things changed. The government-run drug factories were closed. Also, rules about patents made it hard for Africa to
Teachers in Poland had a tough job during COVID-19. They did more than just teach lessons. They also helped students deal with stress and problems. This support was crucial, especially when students lost personal resources like friends, family time, and routines. Teachers used different ways to hel
John MacArthur, a well-known evangelical preacher, passed away at 86. He spent over half a century leading Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Los Angeles. The church honored his dedication, noting his 56 years of service. MacArthur's health had been declining, and he was recently hospitalized wi
Pregnant women face higher risks from influenza, including severe outcomes like hospitalization. Yet, during the COVID-19 pandemic, only about half of pregnant women got the flu shot. This gap highlights a need to understand their choices better. A study looked into why pregnant women decide to get
The COVID-19 pandemic has come and gone, but the lessons learned about self-medication are still important. People took all sorts of medicines to prevent getting sick, but not much research has been done on whether these actually work. A recent study looked into this by focusing on market vendors in
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we think about vaccines. Now, researchers are using a method called discrete choice experiments to figure out what makes people pick one vaccine over another. This review looks at many studies that used this method to understand what influences people's decisions ab
People were unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. This made it hard to plan and use resources well. A study looked at how well online surveys could predict who would actually get the vaccine. They asked over 5, 000 people from 13 countries if they planned to get vaccinated. Later, they checked
Ayurveda, the old-school Indian medicine, is still going strong in India. It's not the new kid on the block like allopathy, but it's not going away either. The problem? It's not backed by the same science and rules as modern medicine. The Ministry of AYUSH is trying to give Ayurveda a boost, but it'
Life near the border can be tough. Tak and Mae Hong Son (MHS) provinces in Thailand know this well. These areas share a boundary with Myanmar. Many people cross over for work or medical help. But things have gotten harder lately. The COVID-19 pandemic hit these regions hard. It wasn't just a health
