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CDC report shows a continual surge in sexually transmitted diseases in US in 2020

The CDC reported a rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States (US) during 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 Apr 2022

Prenatal exposure to maternal social disadvantage may affect infant brain volumes at birth

Poverty and crime can have devastating effects on a child's health. But a new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that some environmental factors influence the structure and function of young brains even before babies make their entrances into the world.

12 Apr 2022

Babies die as congenital syphilis continues a decade-long surge across the US

For a decade, the number of babies born with syphilis in the U.S. has surged, undeterred. Data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows just how dire the outbreak has become.

12 Apr 2022

Researchers pinpoint rural Georgia counties as hotspots for death from four common cancers

Georgia counties with the highest mortality rates from four common cancers tended to be more rural, have higher poverty rates, have a higher percentage of Black residents and/or older individuals, according to researchers at the state's public medical school and Georgia Cancer Center.

11 Apr 2022

Study gains insight into the reasons behind low rate of birth registrations in Africa

In large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to essential human rights later in life, be it healthcare, education or financial support.

8 Apr 2022

Scientists are searching for the ‘perfect protein’ to develop mRNA-based malaria vaccine

After the success of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, scientists are cautiously optimistic that the same technology can be used to tackle other widespread diseases such as malaria.

7 Apr 2022

International Health Partners; Bringing Hope to Vulnerable Communities

In this interview, we speak to Adele Paterson, CEO of International Health Partners, about how they are bringing hope to vulnerable communities worldwide.

7 Apr 2022

World Health Day; Creating a Better Planet for a #HealthierTomorrow

In recognition of World Health Day 2022, we speak to Dr. Maria Neira from the WHO about this year's campaign 'Our Planet, Our Health', and what this message means.

6 Apr 2022

ACA sign-ups for low-income people roll out amid brokers’ concerns about losing their cut

Insurance agent Cindy Holtzman was a little surprised by the notice from Bright HealthCare, one of the insurers that offer Affordable Care Act coverage in her area.

5 Apr 2022

Patients’ perilous months-long waiting for Medicaid coverage is a sign of what’s to come

Korra Elliott has tried to avoid seeing a doctor while waiting to get on Medicaid. She worries she can't afford more bills without any insurance coverage. But in early March — five months, she said, after applying and with still no decision about her application — a suspected case of the flu sent her blood pressure soaring and landed her in the emergency room.

4 Apr 2022

AI helps identify areas in need of emergency aid

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers developed and evaluated an approach that used machine-learning algorithms to analyze mobile phone and satellite data to estimate poverty. They aimed to optimize the ‘Novissi’ flagship emergency social assistance program in Togo, West Africa, providing subsistence cash relief to those most affected by COVID-19.

4 Apr 2022

Black students experiencing racism on campus lack mental health support

Three years ago, Lauren Bryant was walking across Appalachian State University's campus with several other Black students when they were verbally assaulted with a racist tirade.

1 Apr 2022

Pandemic funding is running out for community health workers

As a community health worker, 46-year-old Christina Scott is a professional red-tape cutter, hand-holder, shoulder to cry on, and personal safety net, all wrapped into one.

31 Mar 2022

U-M virtual event series aims to explore racialized disparities stemming from the pandemic

The University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy is kicking off a virtual event series with a discussion about the local impact of safety nets on communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Mar 2022

Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in acute-care utilization by pediatric asthma patients

Black children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak either English or Spanish) were more likely to visit CHCs for acute, chronic, and preventive care overall, according to a new, large study.

29 Mar 2022

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Maxine Caws

For World Tuberculosis Day 2022, News Medical spoke to Dr. Maxine Caws to raise awareness of this infectious disease.

24 Mar 2022

World Tuberculosis Day 2022: an interview with Dr. Michael Lauzardo

For World Tuberculosis Day 2022, News Medical spoke to Dr. Michael Lauzardo, director of the Southeastern National TB Center, to raise awareness of this infectious disease.

24 Mar 2022

New study tracks food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic

In response to the rapid spread of COVID‐19, governments across the globe implemented local lockdowns that led to increased unemployment and disrupted local and international transport routes and supply chains.

18 Mar 2022

Study clarifies sex-based burdens during the pandemic, raises awareness for menstrual equity

Income loss was a strong predictor of menstrual product insecurity across the U.S. during COVID-19, and populations with lower incomes and the lowest educational attainment were most vulnerable, according to a new study conducted by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in partnership with the CUNY School of Public Health.

16 Mar 2022

Women’s health services yet to recover from COVID-19 disruptions

Women's health services are far from fully being restored following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

15 Mar 2022