Public Health Insider
MARCH 24, 2025
In 2023 and 2024, tuberculosis (TB) re-claimed its long-held status as the worlds deadliest infectious disease. Globally, 10.8 million people developed TB disease in 2023, including 1.25 million people who died of TB disease. For this year's World TB Day on March 24, lets take a closer look at whats happening in King County and how our community is working to stop this disease.
UK Health Security
MARCH 24, 2025
UKHSAs most recent data on tuberculosis (TB) revealed a rise in reported numbers in England by 13% in 2024 (5,480) compared to 2023 (4,850). This signals a rebound to above the pre-COVID-19 numbers, despite significant progress towards a decline in TB over the last few decades. In this blog post, we outline the trends and patterns healthcare professionals should remain alert for, to help prevent the disease spreading further.
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NPR Health
MARCH 28, 2025
A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks, wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 24, 2025
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, was linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging -- defined as reaching age 70 free of major chronic diseases and with cognitive, physical, and mental health maintained, according to a new study.
The Hill
MARCH 26, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating urinary tract infections, the first such drug approved in decades and the first in a new class of medications. British pharmaceutical company GSK announced Tuesday that the FDA had approved its oral antibiotic Blujepa for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in female adults and pediatric patients 12 and older.
KFF Health News
MARCH 24, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. Colorado regulators are issuing licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms and are planning to authorize the state’s first “healing centers,” where the mushrooms can be ingested under supervision, in late spring or early summer. The dawn of state-regulated psychedelic mushrooms has arrived in Colorado, nearly two years since Oregon began offering them.
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Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 26, 2025
People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a large language model (LLM) to synthesize the behaviors and observations that are most indicative of an autism diagnosis. Their results show that repetitive behaviors, special interests, and perception-based behaviors are most associated with an autism diagnosis.
NC Health News
MARCH 24, 2025
By Grace Vitaglione This article was written with the support of a journalism fellowship from The Gerontological Society of America, The Journalists Network on Generations and The Silver Century Foundation. Kristin Goforth and Lauren Cox, twin sisters aged 49, moved their father into a Piedmont Triad-area assisted living facility on March 13, 2021. Rick Goforth, then 75, was in good health; he was an avid walker who enjoyed being outside.
The Hill
MARCH 23, 2025
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since a recent hospital stay. After five weeks of dealing with double pneumonia, the Pope was released from a Roman hospital and returned to the Vatican, CNN reported. Following a public appearance on a balcony in which he waved and delivered a thumbs-up, the Catholic leader made his way out of the hospital, CNN reported.
NPR Health
MARCH 23, 2025
First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigma remains a high barrier to healing. (Image credit: Jos A. Alvarado Jr.
Association of Health Care Journalists
MARCH 28, 2025
Despite what many people think, palliative care is distinct from hospice care its not just for end-of-life. Misinformation and lack of education persist among those needing these services, and even among some health care providers. Also known as comfort care, palliative care can be an effective approach when provided in conjunction with curative care and treatments for people facing serious illnesses such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart disease.
Public Health Blog
MARCH 24, 2025
In this episode, Sujani sits down with Glenn Laverack, a seasoned public health professional whose career has spanned continents and been shaped by his diverse experiences. His early years engaged with grassroots initiatives laid the foundation for a deep understanding of the local context, an asset that would become invaluable as he navigated the complex world of global health.
The Hill
MARCH 26, 2025
A new study from the University of British Columbia says an ingredient used in popular weight loss drugs could have side effects linked to hair loss. Semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy , has been linked to an increased likelihood of hair loss. Researchers assessed data from 16 million patients from 2006 to 2020 and compared the effects of users taking semaglutide-based drugs to those taking Contrave , a bupropion/naltrexone drug.
NPR Health
MARCH 24, 2025
With no help from the federal government, states are trying to regulate recreational marijuana. California's Department of Cannabis Control works to keep contaminants out of joints, vapes and edibles.
Public Health Insider
MARCH 28, 2025
Anyone who struggles to get the healthcare they need is welcome at the Seattle/King County Clinic, April 24-27 at Seattle Center. We proud to be part of this volunteer-driven event! The post Free medical, vision, and dental care returns in April with Seattle/King County Clinic! appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Black Health Matters
MARCH 24, 2025
Colon cancer has long been seen as an older persons disease. But that perception is shifting fast. Rates of colorectal cancer are rising sharply among people under 50, and for Black men and women, the risks are even more pronounced. This isnt just about statistics; its about real lives and what we can do to protect them. The Growing Threat Colon cancer is no longer just a concern for older adults.
Association of Health Care Journalists
MARCH 28, 2025
The risks associated with medical professionals dismissing patient, family and caregiver concerns also called “medical gaslighting” ranked highest on an annual list of patient safety concerns compiled by the nonprofit organization ECRI. Insufficient governance of AI in health care, the viral spread of medical misinformation, and medical errors and delays in care resulting from cybersecurity breaches also were listed as significant concerns.
NPR Health
MARCH 28, 2025
The remaining USAID employees were given an end-of-employment date in an email sent out today.
JPHMP Direct
MARCH 27, 2025
A nationwide survey reveals that Turkish family physicians face critical challenges in infectious disease reporting due to knowledge deficits, time constraints, and insufficient feedback, underscoring the need for enhanced training and streamlined digital systems. The post Strengthening Public Health Surveillance: Why Trkiyes Family Physicians Struggle with Disease Reportingand How to Fix It first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
News Medical Health Sciences
MARCH 24, 2025
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) and published in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that waist circumference (WC) is a stronger risk marker than BMI for developing obesity-related cancers in men, but not women.
Exploring Health
MARCH 24, 2025
Yes, Adults Can Develop Seasonal Allergies By Mohana Ravindranath, New York Times The return of the pestering pollen accompanies the buzzing bees, shining sun, and blossoming buds of spring. A common misconception about seasonal allergies, also known as just hay fever, is that it only burdens children. After all, allergies are most prevalent among children and typically develop after age two.
NPR Health
MARCH 24, 2025
TikTok has become the go-to-source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.
APHL
MARCH 24, 2025
By Britnae Purdy, associate specialist, Global Health At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Honduras had no genetic sequencing capacity. The countrys public health laboratories were forced to send all samples to nearby Panama for sequencing. Shipping internationally naturally resulted in delayed resultsdelays that only grew worse as the pandemic went on, making it harder for scientists watching the novel virus to gather useful data and mitigate its impact on the population.
Association of Health Care Journalists
MARCH 27, 2025
AHCJs Freelance Directory is a key perk of membership for freelancers. The public-facing database allows editors to search for health journalists who could be a good fit for their projects. For example, maybe an editor is looking for someone with expertise in mental health whos a professional member, or someone whose full-time gig is journalism as opposed to public relations or copywriting for brands.
Exploring Health
MARCH 28, 2025
Dr. Gold reflects on how to walk the line between self-care and patient care in her new memoir. by Merom Arthur This past fall, Dr. Jessi Gold, published her vulnerable and provocative memoir, How Do You Feel?: One Doctors Search for Humanity. Dr. Gold, the Chief Wellness Officer at the University of Tennessee, specializes in the psychiatric treatment of college students and healthcare workers, and also advises well-known members of the entertainment industry, such as Selena Gomez and her makeup
NPR Health
MARCH 24, 2025
Thirty thousand fewer people are dying every year in the U.S. from fentanyl and other street drugs. This shift has stunned addiction experts, reversing decades of rising death. Here are eight theories on why things are getting better.
The Hindu
MARCH 25, 2025
Multiple vaccine-related petitions that have been filed before courts reflect growing concerns about how vaccines are approved and administered in India
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
MARCH 28, 2025
Cold water immersion for seven days significantly improves cellular resilience and autophagic function, helping cells manage stress better. This adaptation could enhance health and longevity, potentially preventing diseases and slowing aging at a cellular level.
Exploring Health
MARCH 24, 2025
Zimmer’s new book sheds light on airborne diseases and the field of aerobiology by Ananya Dash SARS-CoV-2s transmission route was a mystery to scientists and public health officials in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists debated extensively before concluding that the virus spread in the air. This controversy made Carl Zimmer, an award-winning science writer and New York Times columnist, wonder about the science of life in the air aerobiology.
NPR Health
MARCH 26, 2025
Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.
News Medical Health Sciences
MARCH 27, 2025
Researchers discovered lariocidin, a lasso peptide antibiotic that kills multidrug-resistant bacteria by binding a novel ribosomal site.
Public Health Newswire
MARCH 28, 2025
APHA calls on Congress to block restructuring plans
Smart Data Collective
MARCH 26, 2025
Empower your AI! Discover 4 leading dataset solutions for decentralized AI training that can elevate your business's capabilities.
NPR Health
MARCH 25, 2025
A tour of a grow facility in Maryland reveals the wide variety of scents from different cannabis strains.
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