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The Hajj pilgrimage is a massive event. Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather in Saudi Arabia. It's a spiritual journey, but it's also a physical challenge. Over the past decade, heart problems have been a big concern for Iranian pilgrims. Heart diseases are a leading

Older Adults and Prescription Costs: A Closer Look

Older adults in Ireland and other places are seeing a rise in the number of prescription medicines they need. This increase is causing a bigger dent in their wallets. The money spent on these medicines can lead to some serious issues, like not being able to afford to take them as prescribed. This is

Making Babies More Affordable: A Big Step for IVF

A recent move by the U. S. government has made waves in the world of family planning. The President has signed an order to make in vitro fertilization (IVF) more accessible and affordable for Americans. This isn't just about cutting costs; it's about making sure that everyone has a fair shot at star

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Government Health Workers: The Unseen Casualties of a Purge

Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves o

Stroke Recovery: How Your Phone Can Be Your Coach

Stroke survivors often face a tough time keeping up with their recovery once they leave the hospital. This is where a clever program called START comes in, using a mobile app to help patients continue their journey to recovery. The program begins in the hospital and continues to support patients as

The Ups and Downs of Health Policy: What Orthopaedic Surgeons Need to Know

Imagine you're an orthopaedic surgeon. You've got a lot on your plate, and now you've got to deal with health policy changes. Where do you even start? First, let's talk about money. Medicare, the big health insurance program for seniors, has been cutting payments to doctors for years. Since

Antibiotics Overuse in Southeast Asia's Youngest Patients

In Southeast Asia, hospitals are facing a big problem. Many babies and young children are getting sick, and doctors are using strong antibiotics to treat them. These antibiotics are part of the "Watch, " "Reserve, " and "Not Recommended" categories according to the World Health Organization. This me

Making eHealth Tools Work for You

Living with HIV can be tough, and depression often tags along. eHealth tools can be a big help, but they need to be just right for each person. Everyone's journey with HIV and depression is different, so why should eHealth tools be one-size-fits-all? Imagine trying on a pair of shoes that don't fit

Keeping Health Value Sets Up-to-Date

Imagine trying to use a map from the 1950s to navigate a city today. It wouldn't work, right? The same goes for health-related quality of life (HRQoL) value sets. These sets help figure out how many quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) people might gain from healthcare. But, many of these value s

How Does Insurance Affect Healthcare for Rural Drug Users?