Child abuse is a big problem. It can cause serious issues for kids and society as a whole. Kids who experience abuse are more likely to have mental health problems, use drugs, act out violently, think about suicide, and struggle in school. A city is trying to do something about it. They want to sto
Malaysia made a big change in 2023. They stopped making the death penalty automatic for certain crimes. This move is a chance to look at how capital punishment affects people's health and well-being. The death penalty doesn't just hurt the person sentenced to die. It also affects their families, th
In a significant move, Maimonides Health, a key healthcare provider in Brooklyn, has decided to merge with New York City's public health system. This decision aims to stabilize its financial situation and ensure that healthcare services remain accessible in Brooklyn, the city's most populated boroug
The Trump administration has decided to take another look at research grants that were put on hold or rejected. This comes after a legal fight with scientists and states led by Democrats. A court in Boston had earlier said that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) wrongly stopped funding for rese
COVID-19 is still around, but it's not the same as it was at the start. It's become more like a common illness that keeps popping up in different places. Even with vaccines and health rules, the virus changes, people's immunity shifts, and the environment plays a role in how it spreads and how sick
A big change is coming to Brooklyn's healthcare scene. Maimonides Medical Center, a private hospital that has been serving the community for a long time, is teaming up with NYC Health+Hospitals. This merger, set to happen by April 2026, is a major move to keep Maimonides afloat. Maimonides has been
Teenagers need more sleep than most people realize. Their bodies are wired differently. This is not just a personal opinion. It is backed by solid science. Yet, many schools still start early. This is a problem. Experts have been studying this for years. They agree that later school start times coul
In Somalia, a big problem is growing. It's not just about the fighting or the weather. It's about diseases that many people have never heard of. These are called neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs for short. They affect over 1. 7 billion people around the world. In Somalia, they are a huge issue.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been a vocal proponent of the idea that vaccines lead to autism. This idea, however, is not supported by any solid evidence. Kennedy's background is in environmental law, not medicine or science, which raises questions about his
A recent study from the Cleveland Clinic has stirred up some unexpected findings about flu shots. It turns out that the 2024-2025 flu vaccine not only failed to protect people but might have actually increased their chances of catching the flu. This study, led by Dr. Nabin K. Shrestha and his team,
