BY: paho.org 77% of countries lack national strategies to prevent drowning—a leading cause of death among young children and older adults. Washington, D.C., 15 September 2025 (PAHO) – Drowning remains a significant and largely unaddressed public health crisis in the Americas, with new analyses from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revealing that 77% of countries lack national […]
By: Janet Howard Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness familiar to many parents and pediatricians—but that doesn’t make it harmless. Recently, healthcare providers in New York have observed a notable rise in HFMD cases, particularly in the spring and summer months. Here’s what you need to know: what HFMD is, how […]
By: Janet Howard Protecting Victims, Parental Duties, and Legal Rights Incest is one of the most damaging forms of abuse, leaving deep emotional, psychological, and often physical scars on its victims. This complex issue carries profound legal and moral implications—not only for the perpetrator but also for the non-offending parent, who has a duty to […]