In Uganda, the journey of radiation therapy has been one with ups and downs. In the late 1980's, the first step was to introduce radiation treatment units. This was the start of something big in Uganda. These units were used to figure out the best radiation doses for patie
What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a challenging second day at the Senate health committee hearing for the position of health secretary. It was a heated three-hour session that revealed a lot about his views and knowledge. Kennedy found himself in the hot seat with many questions about his stance on vaccin
Bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, is now considered widespread in Massachusetts. This means the virus is actively affecting both wild and domestic birds across many towns. The state has seen a noticeable increase in bird deaths suspected to be from the
Bladder cancer can stick around and get worse if it’s not well-managed. So following treatment plans strictly is really important. Digital health literacy and general health literacy are trendy words for knowing how to use health information effectively. This was tested on a group of patients fresh
Kelantan, Malaysia, is not a place you hear about often, but it has a serious issue with rabies. It's sad to say that rabies can be deadly, but it's avoidable. The issue is that many people and pets don't have good information about rabies. To make things better, a team put together a plan to edu
Scientists have recently discovered that black plastic utensils have been a hot topic for discussion. People were advised to avoid these common kitchen items after a study revealed high amounts of harmful chemicals. The study looked into 203 household products made from black plastic. Of these, 85%
People are talking. Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be having another go at the Senate Health Committee this coming Thursday at 10 am. The issue here is that he needs the Senate's approval if he wants to become the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Now, let's talk
A man was questioned by several politicians about his ideas on healthcare. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was asked about his plan for America's health. He said that the food system is the main problem. Kennedy was asked about his support for vaccines. He was asked about his stance on vaccines. Kennedy said
British Columbia is grappling with a hidden problem. while the healthcare system is busy trying to solve various issues it has no answer to it. The waitlist for cardiology, neuros, orthopedic surgery and urology appointments are way too long. Between 2000 and 2014 the number of specialists in the
