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Caregiving traces the history — and unique challenges of — caring for family members in the U.S. In the documentary, viewers meet caregivers like Malcoma Brown-Ekeogu, who now helps her husband, Kenneth, with even his most basic needs, like walking and bathing. "I never let him see me cry," she says.'/> A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their
Applications to join the Board are welcome from King County residents who share a commitment to public health principles and addressing racism as a public health crisis. The Board is currently considering applications for membership for one vacant position to join the Board in 2026. The post Join the Board of Health appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Public Health Newswire Home APHA Annual Meeting Back APHA 2024 Back APHA 2023 Back APHA 2022 Guest Posts Back Sponsored Posts About Search Menu Home APHA Annual Meeting APHA 2024 APHA 2023 APHA 2022 Guest Posts Sponsored Posts About Public Health Finding common ground can improve public health policy, experts say by Mark Barna on 6/17/2025 • 3:25 PM SHARE EMAIL PRINT Public health advocates who cultivate relationships with decisionmakers and understand their motivations are more likely to be suc
Scientists identified 473 human genes that act as genetic “on/off switches,” shaping disease risk through tissue-specific or universal patterns regulated by DNA changes and hormones. These findings could pave the way for more precise diagnostics and personalized therapies across cancers, immune, skin, and metabolic diseases.
The integration will allow those with rare blood groups to access a centralized system developed under the National Health Mission (NHS), providing details on blood banks, blood availability, and blood donation camps across the country.
Cuts to Medicaid moving through Congress would shake up health care in the scenic San Luis Valley — with negative downstream effects on local jobs, businesses and education.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual at Aegis Living retirement community in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). As a precaution, Public Health is recommending that 47 people associated with the facility be evaluated for TB, based on the amount of time they were exposed to the person with TB in indoor spaces.
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Public Health – Seattle & King County is following up on the confirmation of an individual at Aegis Living retirement community in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, who was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). As a precaution, Public Health is recommending that 47 people associated with the facility be evaluated for TB, based on the amount of time they were exposed to the person with TB in indoor spaces.
As climate-driven weather extremes fuel fires across the U.S. West, the tendency of residents to spend more time indoors may be accelerating the spread of infectious diseases, a new study has found. Wildfire-induced declines in air quality have led to a substantial surge in indoor activities, creating prime conditions for the transmission of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and the flu, according to the study, published on Wednesday in PLOS Climate.
Researchers used deep metagenomic sequencing to trace zoonotic pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes from cow manure into the guts of muscid flies on a French dairy farm. Findings reveal that flies not only carry but may amplify dangerous microbes, underscoring public health risks.
By 2027, Kraft Heinz says all artificial food dyes will be replaced with natural colors. The move comes two months after federal officials called on food companies to stop using synthetic dyes. (Image credit: Photography by Jeremy Villasis.
Researchers from MIT and Scripps have unveiled a promising new HIV vaccine approach that generates a powerful immune response with just one dose. By combining two immune-boosting adjuvants alum and SMNP the vaccine lingers in lymph nodes for nearly a month, encouraging the body to produce a vast array of antibodies. This one-shot strategy could revolutionize how we fight not just HIV, but many infectious diseases.
The World Health Organization (WHO) updated its Global Air Quality Guidelines in 2021 due to growing evidence on adverse health impacts of air pollution even at low concentrations. We used a suite of regional atmospheric chemistry models to simulate fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) levels over Europe in 2015–2050 and assessed the compliance of European countries with the new guidelines under different emission scenarios.
Iodine content in plant-based milks is often insufficient, risking deficiencies that affect metabolism and public health, especially in reproductive-age women.
Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.
A breakthrough study has uncovered that the Southern Ocean's power to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere fluctuates dramatically depending on winter sea ice. When sea ice lingers longer into winter, the ocean absorbs up to 20% more CO2, thanks to a protective effect that blocks turbulent winds from stirring up deeper, carbon-loaded waters. This subtle seasonal shield plays a vital role in buffering our planet against climate change.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) called for the delay of this week's meeting of a federal vaccine advisory panel handpicked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, citing concerns about members' lack of experience and potential bias towards vaccines. "Wednesday's meeting should not proceed with a relatively small panel, and no CDC Director in place to approve the panel's recommendations," Cassidy wrote in a post on X late Monday evening.
New research, presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025, has uncovered a powerful link between nighttime heart rhythm and future health conditions, even in people with no obvious sleep problems.
The Bill aims to regulate the licensing process of clinical establishments, increase transparency in functioning, ensure adherence to rates, and mandate electronic medical record-keeping
A drug called lenacapavir, administered in two injections a year, offers protection from HIV comparable to daily pills. One looming question: Will it be affordable for lower resource countries?
By Jaymie Baxley A federal proposal to impose a work requirement on Medicaid recipients could have far-reaching consequences for North Carolinians who rely on the government-funded health insurance program. The Republican-backed measure in Congress, which was part of the budget reconciliation bill passed last month by the U.S. House of Representatives, along with legislation introduced by the Senate Finance Committee on June 16, would require adult beneficiaries to prove that they work, voluntee
Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Her doctor and several pharmacies turned her down because she was below the recommended age at the time, which was 60.
Scientists from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues identified several proteins from the umbilical cord blood of preterm newborns that signal acute systemic inflammation as an immune response to infection, providing objective and noninvasive means to diagnose early onset sepsis.
In India, obesity is still seen as more a cosmetic concern than a medical one. People suffering from obesity are told to eat less, move more, and try harder.
Americans across the political spectrum like Medicaid and think it should get more funding, not less, according to a new poll from health research organization KFF.
Imagine diagnosing Parkinson s disease not with pricey scans or subjective checklists, but with a simple ear swab. Scientists in China have developed a promising early screening method that detects Parkinson s from subtle changes in the scent of ear wax yes, really. By analyzing specific volatile compounds in ear wax and feeding that data into an AI-powered olfactory system, they achieved 94% accuracy in identifying who had the disease.
By Jennifer Fernandez WINSTON-SALEM — The second time appears to be the charm when it comes to North Carolina building a statewide system to assess and track children in its child welfare system. The Partnership and Technology Hub, or PATH NC, launched in 15 counties on June 2 and has been running smoothly, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials said Wednesday in a news conference.
( NewsNation ) — A new study has found that addiction to social media, video games and mobile devices is linked to a higher risk of suicidal behaviors and thoughts. JAMA Network published the study Wednesday , which looked at data from over 4,000 children starting at 9 or 10 years old. The study followed these children for years and found that, by the age of 14: Around a third of participants became increasingly addicted to social media About 25% of kids were increasingly addicted to their cell
Albinism is not a cosmetic aberration—it is a genetic condition with real medical and social consequences. This International Albinism Awareness Day, India must go beyond fleeting awareness and commit to systemic change.
Fitness trackers often fail people with obesity by underestimating their energy burn, leading to discouraging results and misguided health data. A scientist's frustrating experience in an exercise class with his mother-in-law where her effort wasn t reflected on the fitness leaderboard sparked a breakthrough. His team at Northwestern developed a new open-source smartwatch algorithm that accurately captures energy expenditure for individuals with obesity, rivaling gold-standard lab equipment and
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. As climate change brings longer summers and milder winters, tick populations have surged across the Northeast. And while New York City isn’t a hot spot for ticks, it’s surrounded by regions where the risk of encountering an infected tick is high. In the city, transmission of tick-borne diseases tends to occur on Staten Island and in parts of the Bronx.
A far-reaching Texas bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Sunday will force manufacturers of processed foods and drinks to put warning labels on any products containing 44 different food additives or dyes believed to be toxic to human health. While the law, which aligns with the "Make America Healthy Again" goals of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Writers are immersing themselves in studying aerobiology and how it impacts human lives, especially after COVID-19; others are finding out more about the right way to breathe, and a journalist travelled the world to figure out what went wrong in how human beings are breathing
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