Public Health

The Mediterranean Diet: A Sustainable Path to Health and Longevity

The Mediterranean Diet: A Sustainable Path to Health and Longevity

The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods such as whole grains, beans, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and extra-virgin olive oil. Popular in countries like Greece, Italy, ...

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10 Practical Health Tips to Start Living Healthier in 2025

10 Practical Health Tips to Start Living Healthier in 2025

1. Eat a Healthy Diet Incorporate a variety of foods into your meals, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Adults should aim ...

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Over 85,000 Bags of Shrimp Recalled for Possible Radioactive Contamination

Over 85,000 Bags of Shrimp Recalled for Possible Radioactive Contamination

More than 85,000 bags of frozen shrimp sold under Kroger and AquaStar brands are being recalled due to possible contamination with cesium-137 (Cs-137), a ...

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Trump's 'tough it out' advice to expecting mothers is the latest example of men opining on women's pain

Trump’s ‘tough it out’ advice to expecting mothers is the latest example of men opining on women’s pain

At a White House press conference on autism, President Donald Trump advised pregnant women to “tough it out” rather than take Tylenol (acetaminophen). Repeating ...

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Trump's Tylenol Link to Autism: What Do Public Health Experts Say?

Trump’s Tylenol Link to Autism: What Do Public Health Experts Say?

President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently advised against the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy and ...

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The rising fungal disease outbreak spreads through dirt and dust

The rising fungal disease outbreak spreads through dirt and dust

Valley fever, a disease caused by the soil-dwelling fungus Coccidioides, is expanding far beyond its traditional home in the American Southwest. Once limited to ...

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The Revised 10 Essential Public Health Services Framework

For more than 25 years, the Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) have guided the mission and practice of public health in the United States. ...

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High Blood Pressure Poses Greatest Death Risk for Fatty Liver Patients, Study Finds

High Blood Pressure Poses Greatest Death Risk for Fatty Liver Patients, Study Finds

People with fatty liver disease face a higher risk of early death if they also suffer from certain cardiometabolic health issues, according to new ...

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Weight-Loss Surgery Outperforms Popular Drugs Like Ozempic, Study Finds

Weight-Loss Surgery Outperforms Popular Drugs Like Ozempic, Study Finds

While GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound have become popular for weight loss, new research suggests that weight-loss surgery may deliver superior long-term ...

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Benefits and Uses of Ashwagandha for Better Health

Benefits and Uses of Ashwagandha for Better Health

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful herb in Ayurvedic medicine, commonly known as “Indian ginseng” for its ability to increase energy and combat stress. ...

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