Category: 8. Health

A newborn baby has died in New Mexico from a Listeria infection that state health officials say was likely contracted from raw (unpasteurized) milk that the baby’s mother drank during…

Many healthcare teams rely on surveys and outcomes data to assess experience. But some of the most predictive signals appear earlier, in everyday interactions that traditional systems overlook.

Healthcare organizations collect more experience data…

In the United States, frontal motor vehicle crashes result in approximately 30,000 knee injuries every year. While cuts and bruises are common, a more insidious injury often occurs when a person’s knee strikes the dashboard during a collision….

Scabies affects millions of people worldwide each year, yet many remain unaware of its contagious nature, distinctive symptoms, or effective treatment options. This parasitic skin condition, caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes…

Tinnitus affects nearly 50 million Americans, yet many people don’t fully understand what causes it or how to manage it effectively. This condition can significantly impact sleep quality, concentration, and overall well-being, but…

Yeast infections affect millions of people across different demographics, yet many remain unsure about what causes them or how to treat them effectively. The culprit behind most yeast infections is Candida albicans, a fungus that…

Eczema symptoms don’t follow a straight line. They come and go in cycles that leave people wondering why calm skin suddenly turns inflamed, itchy, and painful. These flares often feel unpredictable, but they are driven by specific…

Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from the University of California, Irvine suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain…

The protein Dickkopf 3 plays a key role in the development of radiation-induced fibroses – and could be a promising target for novel therapies.

Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment forms for cancer. Among its most common side…