Mexico is the most popular destination for American medical tourists, accounting for 41% of all visits.
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Human Metapneumovirus, HMPV, Has Surged Around 36% Higher In 2023
Here’s what data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed and the problems that this respiratory virus can cause.
Eschewing Ideology, A Health Policy Group Celebrates Storytelling That Sparks Change
The National Institute for Health Care Management annual awards aim to spotlight important research combined with great storytelling.
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Leaves 2 Dead, Over 500 At Risk, Linked To Mexico Clinics
U.S. and Mexican health authorities have asked the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Nigeria Has A New President, But A Familiar Debate About Medical Tourism
Politicians who don’t have to be exposed to the weaknesses of local health facilities don’t have as much pressure to reform them.
Appalachians Struggle With Suicide, Overdoses, And Other Diseases Of Despair
The Appalachian Regional Commission released a report about how diseases of despair spiked in rural Appalachia during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes Recalled In 6 States Due To Undeclared Peanuts
Certain packages of Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Kakes actually included Tastykake Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Survey: Many Men Always Sit When Urinating, 40% Of Germans, 10% Americans
Even though many men may used to standing while peeing, especially with so many urinals around, sitting instead may have a couple of advantages.
Indigenous Body Markings Should Never Lead To Patient Harm
Indigenous ceremonial scars and body markings are sacred and healthy. It’s time for healthcare to recognize that.
Megan Fox Reveals Suffering From Body Dysmorphia In Sports Illustrated 2023 Cover Interview
When you think of body dysmorphia, actress Megan Fox may not be the first person who comes to mind. Here’s what body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is.
