Practical wellness advice, breakthrough studies and public-health alerts explained by medical professionals.
Clark County officials are seeking a two-year extension to their contract with WellPath, the company providing medical services to inmates at the Clark County Jail and … Read more
Guatemala will be among the nations treated to a spectacular celestial display in March 2026: a total lunar eclipse, often called a “Blood Moon” due to … Read more
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is preparing for a leadership transition, with Maria Antonieta Alcalde Castro set to assume the role of Director General on … Read more
Copenhagen, Denmark – In a landmark achievement for public health, Denmark has become the first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of both … Read more
The everyday routines of oral hygiene – brushing, flossing, even using mouthwash – may be contributing to a growing environmental and potential health concern: microplastics. From … Read more
A new study from Thomas Jefferson University suggests that cold plasma technology may significantly improve recovery times and outcomes for a range of surgical procedures. The … Read more
The 2026 Sanremo Music Festival provided a particularly moving moment when veteran singer Gianni Morandi surprised the audience – and his son, Tredici Pietro – with … Read more
The global fight against measles is facing a renewed threat, not just from declining vaccination rates, but from a surge in misinformation and a shifting of … Read more
Colorado public health officials are alerting residents to potential measles exposures in several Denver-area cities after confirming a case in an unvaccinated Broomfield County resident. The … Read more
A previously healthy 22-month-old girl in England is experiencing severe neurological decline following an undetected COVID-19 infection, a case highlighting the rare but devastating potential for … Read more
Patients undergoing a total pancreatectomy—the complete surgical removal of the pancreas—face a significant risk of developing life-threatening endocrine complications, such as dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) … Read more
Swelling in the feet and ankles is often dismissed as a sign of standing for too long, or perhaps a little weight gain. But increasingly, medical … Read more