Public Health

Skincubator for Premature Babies Makes Skin-to-Skin Care Easier

  For parents of premature babies, the first opportunity to hold their newborn can be an emotional milestone. However, infants…

1 week ago

Childhood Vaccine Delays Raise Concerns About Preventable Diseases

  Not every parent who postpones a child's vaccination opposes vaccines. Some want to discuss the decision with another caregiver,…

2 weeks ago

US Measles Outbreak Grows as Deaths Raise Concern

The United States is experiencing its most serious measles surge in decades, with thousands of confirmed infections reported this year…

1 month ago

9/11 Cancer Cases Rise Among Survivors 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the health consequences for people exposed to the World Trade Center disaster are…

1 month ago

Obesity is draining health and productivity while policy chases the wrong target

The economic consequences of obesity are becoming impossible to ignore. According to research from the University of York presented at…

3 months ago

Egg Freezing Explained: Steps, Benefits and Considerations

The egg freezing process gives people an option to preserve unfertilized eggs for potential use at a later stage in…

3 months ago

Electric Muscle Stimulation Workouts Are Changing Modern Fitness

  Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) workouts are attracting growing attention as more people look for efficient ways to improve strength,…

4 months ago

Mosquito and Tick-Borne Illnesses Rise During Warmer Months

  Health officials are reporting a rise in illnesses spread by mosquitoes and ticks, prompting renewed warnings for people spending…

4 months ago

How the Gut Microbiome May Shape Immunity and Future Cancer Treatments

  Scientists have long known that the human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, but recent research suggests these…

5 months ago

New Hepatitis B Drug Shows Hope for a Functional Cure

  Researchers have reported promising results from a new experimental hepatitis B drug that could change the future of treatment…

5 months ago