Health Care

Health officials across the United States are investigating multiple Salmonella outbreaks connected to contaminated food products and household animals, a reminder that the bacteria can spread through more than a single source. Recent investigations involve eggs, fresh produce, backyard poultry and pet reptiles, creating a complex public health response that

Nicotine pouches have rapidly become one of the fastest-growing nicotine products in several markets. They attract attention from smokers looking for alternatives to combustible cigarettes. In addition, public health experts are evaluating their long-term impact. Unlike traditional tobacco products, these small oral pouches do not require combustion. Consequently, they produce

When temperatures climb into dangerous territory, millions of people face the same challenge: staying comfortable without relying on air conditioning. Rising energy costs, aging infrastructure and outdoor work have made heat management a growing public health issue across many regions of the world. Long before modern cooling systems became common,

Questions surrounding the future of public health leadership in the United States have resurfaced following a closely watched Senate hearing involving former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci. The public health debate after Fauci Senate hearing has taken on new urgency. While the hearing itself

Bone health rarely becomes a daily concern until a fracture or diagnosis forces the issue. Yet specialists say the foundations of a healthy skeleton are built decades earlier through consistent nutrition, regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices. As populations age, osteoporosis becomes more common worldwide. Therefore, researchers are placing

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes may begin long before blood sugar reaches dangerous levels. New research suggests that one of the earliest problems occurs inside pancreatic beta cells. In these cells, proteins responsible for making insulin must be folded into precise three-dimensional structures before they can function correctly. When that

US measles cases have climbed sharply this year. Therefore, health officials across the country are expanding vaccination campaigns, strengthening disease surveillance and increasing community outreach. Public health authorities say the resurgence of one of the world’s most contagious infectious diseases has placed additional pressure on local health departments. This is particularly