You might not think of chewing betel quid and spitting as a way TB spreads, but it could be a big factor in low-income countries. This habit exposes people to TB bacteria, weakens their immune system, and brings them close to others who might be sick. While we know betel quid causes cancer, we haven
Ever wondered how graduates of a Master of Public Health (MPH) program view their skills and job performance? Researchers explored this by talking to and surveying MPH graduates. They used a two-step method: first, they collected info through interviews, then they surveyed more people. This approach
Hey there! Ever thought about being a life-saver? Well, here's your chance. The Louisiana Department of Health is putting on a cool event in Hammond on November 12. It's all about teaching people how to spot and help someone who's overdosed on opioids. You'll learn about Narcan, a special medicine t
Ever thought about health care using the wisdom of the crowd? Scientists checked out over 100 studies to see how collective smarts could change public health. They found three major ways this works: encouraging healthy habits, helping with research, and keeping people well overall. This isn't just a
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his criticism of drug companies and health regulators, may soon have significant influence over U. S. health policy. Donald Trump's win, with Kennedy by his side, is seen as a mandate by supporters to shake up the public health system. Kennedy aims to tackle chronic
Diabetes is a global health concern, with over half a billion people affected and 6. 7 million deaths in 2021 alone. The United Nations aims to halt the rise of diabetes cases and cut premature deaths by a third by 2030. However, local beliefs about diabetes can hinder prevention and management effo
Public health officials have long kept an eye on events like disease outbreaks and vaccination drives to assess the health of the population. This helps them measure the impact of public health efforts and allocate resources wisely. A recent study delves into using web data mining to monitor public
A rare and more infectious strain of mpox, initially found in Congo, has now spread within a household in the UK, marking the first cluster outside Africa. Health officials report four cases, including the first patient who traveled from countries with ongoing outbreaks. This variant is believed to
Suicide is often seen as a public health problem, but some think this view misses the deeper meaning behind it. Philosophers like Michel Foucault have talked about a thing called ‘biopower’, which is the idea that governments and societies control our bodies and minds. When we talk about suicide as
Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House could bring significant shifts in healthcare policies, potentially scaling back public insurance programs and increasing the uninsured rate. Key changes might involve rolling back protections from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), imposing Medic
