Tag: public health
D deficiency with fortified laddoos
India, a land blessed with abundant sunshine for much of the year, paradoxically faces a widespread and concerning silent epidemic: Vitamin D deficiency. Despite...
South Carolina has a soaring measles outbreak. What does that mean for the rest of the U.S.?
The air in South Carolina is thick with more than just humidity; it’s now also laden with serious concerns about a soaring measles outbreak....
SF High School on TB Alert: Over 50 Latent Cases Detected!
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San Francisco's Lowell High School is on alert after over 50 latent tuberculosis cases were detected. Health officials are acting swiftly to prevent...
Economic Survey 2026 Urges Higher GST on Ultra-Processed Foods Amid Rising Obesity
India stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a silent epidemic that threatens to undermine decades of progress in public health. While communicable diseases...
Officials are warning of a ‘moderate’ risk after a TB outbreak at an SF high school.
The hum of daily life in San Francisco’s vibrant high schools is usually punctuated by the chatter of students, the ringing of bells, and...
Measles found in Arizona ICE facility
The re-emergence of an old foe, measles, within the confines of an Arizona ICE facility isn't just another headline; it's a jarring echo from...
Dr. William Foege, the hero who ended smallpox, has died.
The world recently said goodbye to a true giant of public health, a man whose name, while perhaps not universally known, is etched into...
A Kansas community’s wastewater shows lots of six viruses.
In an unexpected twist of public health detective work, a Kansas community's wastewater has revealed a startling secret: a significant presence of not one,...
Dengue And Aging Create New Care Challenges
India, a nation bustling with dynamic change, faces an evolving healthcare landscape. While the battle against infectious diseases like dengue continues, a parallel demographic...
Can India eliminate malaria by 2030? | Explained
India, a nation known for its ambitious targets, has set its sights on an extraordinary public health goal: eliminating malaria by 2030. This commitment,...
Temp see-saw unleashes viruses, leads to cough-and-cold flare-up
The Indian subcontinent, known for its diverse climatic zones, has recently been grappling with unusual, abrupt temperature fluctuations. From sudden dips to unseasonal spikes,...
Contagious Adult with Measles Visited Clark County High School
Quick SummaryAn adult with a confirmed measles infection visited a high school in Clark County while contagious, prompting public health officials to issue an...
