Tag: Health
Public Health Success Is Fragile
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can have serious consequences, especially for vulnerable populations such as…
Intention And Consequence In Health Policy: Economic Evidence
The intersection of politics and healthcare spending has long been a hot topic of discussion, especially in the…
Elevance Health 2024 Profits Hit $6 Billion Despite Rising Costs
Elevance Health, a prominent health insurer operating Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans in 14 states, recently…
Study reveals link between traffic pollution and women’s mental health
Air pollution, especially traffic-related air pollution (TRAP), has long been known to have detrimental effects on our health.…
Prehabilitation shows promise in improving health, reducing complications after surgery
Prehabilitation, also known as prehab, has been gaining attention in the medical community for its potential to improve…
Trump executive orders on health care: Drug pricing, ACA, Covid-19
President Trump kicked off his second term by issuing a sweeping executive order aimed at undoing many of…
People who are autistic and transgender/gender diverse have poorer health and health care, study finds
The University of Cambridge recently conducted a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the challenges faced by autistic…
Trump starts U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization
President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked concerns among global health experts.…
Detailed protein activity maps assess intestinal health
The intestines are often referred to as the "voice" of our bodies, capable of revealing hidden truths about…
The Health Risks of Alcohol, a Red Dye Ban and Commercial Space Launches
Private spaceflight had a mixed week with both successes and failures. Last Tuesday, a U.S. Department of Health…
U.S. Health System Needs To Function Better
UnitedHealth Group's chief executive, Andrew Witty, addressed the public for the first time since the tragic death of…
Trump inauguration shows rise of MAHA in health care policy
When Donald Trump takes the oath of office today, it may well usher in a new era of…