Category: healthcare

Why Americans Are Lonely And What We Can Do About It

We have seen tons of resources for decreasing loneliness, but the first step toward culture change is a shift in mindset and on a personal level. It means understanding our critical need for community and not waiting until another pandemic for us to re…

Almost 50% Of Young Women Report Negative Healthcare Experiences, New Study Shows

A new report released this week from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) starkly illustrates just how poorly many women feel they have been treated by their doctors.

Marijuana Use Could Increase Chances For Heart Disease, Study Suggests

Nearly 50 million people used the drug at least once in 2019.

England Nursing Strike Called Off After Ministers Agree To Talks

A planned 48-hour nursing strike has been canceled after U.K. ministers agreed to formal negotiations with union leaders.

Lee County, Florida, Republican Party Passes Resolution To Ban Covid-19 Vaccines

This “Ban the jab” resolution will now go to the desk of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) for his consideration.

Hepatitis C, The Disease, Epidemiology, Treatment, Eradication Part 2: Global Epidemiology

In this installment, we’ll cover current estimates of HCV burden by geographic location, genotype, age, and gender as well as the global burden of HCV morbidity and mortality.

Leaving A Legacy: U.S. Presidents & Global Health

For former Presidents Bush & Carter, advancing global health has been a defining achievement of their leadership.

A New Tool May Help Reduce The Burden Of Antibiotic Resistant Infections

A new diagnostic test, AtBFinder, is rapid, accurate and likely to speed effective antibiotic treatment.

Long Covid Linked To Heart Problems: Here Are The Symptoms – And Who’s At Risk

Around 15% of people who get Covid experience long Covid symptoms, which can endure for weeks, months or even years.

Cancer Will Cost U.S. $5.3 Trillion By 2050, Researchers Estimate

Cancer will cost the global economy more than $25 trillion by 2050, researchers estimate, equivalent to an annual tax of 0.55% on global GDP.