According to a recent study, Sugar Tax Success has improved public health by lowering the demand for sugary drinks like soda. Among the many additional sugars found in the American diet, soda sticks out as a major source. This sugar can aggravate insulin resistance, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, among other health problems. The study … Read more
In recent news from Los Angeles, health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an individual who traveled through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while infectious. The unnamed patient arrived on Turkish Airlines flight 009 at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, Gate 157, on January 25 at 5 p.m. This revelation raises concerns as … Read more
Duke University’s commitment to advancing health policy is prominently showcased through the transformation of the “Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy” into the esteemed “Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy.” Established in 2016, this center, now an institute, has become a national leader in interdisciplinary health policy education and research. Transforming Health Policy with Practical Solutions and … Read more
The risk of Alzheimer’s disease being transmitted through certain medical procedures has been highlighted in a recent study. Scientists in the UK found evidence that the protein associated with Alzheimer‘s, called amyloid-beta, can be transmitted through contaminated surgical instruments. While Alzheimer’s is not considered a contagious disease, the study suggests that precautions are needed to … Read more
To provide crucial financial support to expectant mothers, The Bridge Project, a guaranteed income program based in New York State, is offering monthly payments of $750. Launched in June 2021, the program initially provided 100 participants with $500 debit cards every two weeks for three years, evolving into a permanent lifeline for low-income pregnant individuals. … Read more
Stacey Silverman, a 55-year-old diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 48, relies on the insulin medication Levemir to manage her condition effectively. However, her health stability is now under threat as Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company producing Levemir, has announced its discontinuation this year. This decision has left Silverman and thousands of patients in a … Read more
About 55 million people globally are living with dementia, and a significant portion is affected by Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable condition causing the decline of brain function. Predicting Alzheimer’s disease progression is a challenging yet vital task for patients and caregivers due to its profound physical, psychological, social, and economic impacts. DETree Framework Paves the … Read more
Minnesota is celebrating a significant triumph in the ongoing battle against respiratory illnesses as hospitalizations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV experience a notable week-over-week decline. According to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), all three illnesses hit a peak during the week of December 24, 2023, but have since demonstrated a … Read more
According to a recent study, there is a strong link between a mother’s diet and her offspring‘s future risk of developing prostate cancer (UNESP). Examining the effects of a diet low in protein during pregnancy and the early years of life, the study provides novel insights into the developmental causes of both health and illness. … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, doctors have been instructed to halt routine prescriptions of fluoroquinolone antibiotics due to alarming safety concerns. Antibiotics like levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, and ofloxacin, commonly used for pneumonia, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections, are now associated with severe side effects, including tendon rupture, nerve, joint, and muscle pain, insomnia, fatigue, and … Read more