El Paso County Health Department has been busy catching up on food truck inspections. After a report highlighted that nearly half of the food trucks were way behind on their checks, the department sprang into action. In just one month, they managed to reduce the backlog from 150 to 40. The health d
A group of independent experts in the U. S. is set to review the data on giving the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns. This comes after a delay in a decision about when babies should get their first dose. The Vaccine Integrity Project is taking on this task. They want to check the safety and benefits
Social media has become a big part of daily life for many adults in the US. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok are not just for sharing selfies or memes. They have turned into go-to spots for health info. People use these sites to look up health tips, connect with others about health issue
Psilocybin, a compound found in certain mushrooms, is gaining popularity in the US. This is due to efforts to make it legal in some areas and studies showing it might help with health issues. People are getting excited and using it more, but there's a catch. The problem is that people are using psi
The Maldives has made a big move to protect its people's health. Starting last Saturday, anyone born after January 1, 2007, can't buy or use tobacco products. This means that today's teens and younger kids will never be able to legally smoke in the Maldives, no matter how old they get. This new rul
Teen smoking is a big problem worldwide. To tackle this, researchers decided to find out what kind of anti-smoking ads actually work for Chinese teens. They used two methods: surveys and focus groups. The goal? To figure out which ads are most effective and why. First, they looked at different type
The Maldives has set a new standard in public health with a groundbreaking law. Starting November 1, anyone born after January 1, 2007, is barred from smoking, buying, or using tobacco products. This move is part of a broader effort to create a tobacco-free generation. The Ministry of Health hailed
In Zambia, getting clean and safe toilets is still a big problem. Not everyone has access to them. The people who can make a difference have different amounts of power and care about the issue in varying degrees. This mix of power and interest affects who gets these toilets and who doesn't. A recen
A recent health scare has hit the shelves of Sam's Club. A powdered greens supplement, Member's Mark Super Greens Powder, has been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak. This outbreak has affected at least 11 people across seven states, with three requiring hospitalization. The culprit? Moringa leaf
Cancer is a big problem worldwide. Some infections, like Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis C, and HPV, play a big role in causing cancer. To tackle this, a new project called Cancer Prevention at Work (CPW) is trying something different. Instead of just treating people when they get sick, CPW wants to
