Tag: public health
I’m An Infectious Disease Doctor. Here’s What Happened When I Sat Next To A Vaccine Skeptic On A Plane.
The confined space of an airplane often leads to unexpected encounters. Sometimes it's a shared laugh, sometimes a silent journey. But imagine being an...
An Ichilov doctor caught measles after treating an unvaccinated child.
Imagine this: you're a dedicated doctor, a frontline hero, working tirelessly to heal the sick. You're surrounded by precautions, steeped in medical knowledge, and...
New research suggests Covid during pregnancy is connected to autism and developmental issues.
The echoes of the pandemic continue to resonate in unexpected ways, constantly challenging our understanding of health and well-being. A fresh wave of research...
America’s obesity rate is falling.
For decades, the narrative surrounding America's health has often felt like a broken record, particularly when discussing obesity rates. We've grown accustomed to hearing...
More good news about the Shingrix shingles vaccine.
The very mention of shingles often conjures images of excruciating pain, relentless itching, and a lingering discomfort that can plague individuals for months, sometimes...
King County resident diagnosed with measles
The news out of King County recently cast a familiar, yet unsettling, shadow over our community. A confirmed case of measles, right here at...
Trump and Xi are reportedly discussing lower China tariffs in exchange for a fentanyl crackdown.
Imagine two of the world’s most powerful figures, seemingly at odds, potentially sitting down to hash out a deal that could reshape global trade...
Weight loss drugs are making a real difference in the nation’s obesity problem, a new survey shows.
Weight Loss Drugs: A Real Shift in the Obesity Battle?
For decades, the challenge of obesity has loomed large, impacting public health and individual well-being...
Iowa’s baffling cancer problem: Could the environment be making young people sick?
When you think of Iowa, what comes to mind? Rolling cornfields, charming small towns, maybe the State Fair? It’s a picture of wholesome Americana....
Bird flu is back, and it’s making people wonder if we’re ready.
Remember when bird flu felt like a distant, almost forgotten worry? Well, it seems the universe has a way of reminding us that some...
Canada could soon lose its measles-free status, and the US might, too.
Remember measles? For many of us in North America, it’s a disease we thought was relegated to history books, a scary ghost from childhood...
Dangerous day-biting mosquitoes are becoming more common in the Bay Area.
Hey Bay Area, got a moment? Because something small, persistent, and frankly, a little menacing is making itself more at home in our backyards...
