By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Mia Studio / shuterstock.com As the world continues to grapple with the challenges posed by emerging infectious diseases, Mpox serves as a reminder of the importance of global cooperation, scientific innovation, and equitable access to healthcare. By working together, the global community can prevent Mpox from becoming the […]
By Linda Nwoke | Editorial Credit: Steve Sanchez / Shutterstock.com As part of the healthcare reform, the United States government expanded the Medicaid program, providing healthcare access for millions of low-income Americans with limited or no coverage. However, a notable shift described as a ‘great unwinding’ is unfolding within the program, evidenced in the gradual […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Yuri A. / shutterstock.com Corporate wellness programs have become essential to modern workplaces, evolving from mere perks to integral elements of an organization’s strategy for improving employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention. These programs are designed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being, addressing diverse needs ranging from fitness […]
By Howard Dean The extreme heat that recently blanketed the United States is a clear sign of climate change. But rising temperatures are fueling more than just hotter summers. Climate change is contributing to the spread of drug-resistant infections. And alarmingly, the medicines we use to fight those pathogens are losing their effectiveness. Antimicrobial resistance, […]
By Madona Azar | The Conversation Liver disease is frighteningly common worldwide. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is an umbrella term describing conditions related to a buildup of fat in the liver. Formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, this condition affects 1 in 4 people worldwide. Among those with type 2 diabetes, insulin […]
By PAHO Geneva, 2 July 2024 — The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation interventions, including behavioral support delivered by health-care providers, digital cessation interventions and pharmacological treatments in a first guideline on tobacco cessation. The guideline focuses on helping the more than 750 million tobacco users who want to […]
By PAHO Washington D.C. 28 June 2024 – A new report launched by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that while overall life expectancy has risen in the Americas, so has the number of people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Rapid population aging has led to an increase in ill health and disabilities caused […]
By Department of Public Information To advance the effective treatment of certain diseases, the Ministry of Health is developing new guidelines for Hepatitis B and cardiovascular diseases. This initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The development of these new guidelines was announced by the Minister of Health Dr […]
By PAHO Geneva –- New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The findings point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022. If the […]
By Mental Health America Each July, we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month). Moore Campbell’s ability to tell impactful stories highlighting themes of racism, mental health, and family left a lasting mark […]