The U.S. Has Come up with its Own Global Strategy to Thwart the Next Pandemic
The Biden administration has unveiled a bold new initiative to enhance America's readiness against the global spread of infectious diseases, acknowledging the swift transmission of illnesses across borders. The Global Health Security Strategy aims to bolster the nation's preparedness for pandemics and outbreaks, expanding partnerships with 50 countries worldwide to enhance disease detection and...
Heat Caused Record-High Rates of Health Emergencies in Some Parts of the U.S. Last Year
Last summer, the U.S. experienced its hottest season on record, leading to a surge in heat-related health emergencies across the country. According to data from the CDC, heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat cramps, and sunburns accounted for a significantly larger portion of emergency department visits compared to previous years.
The rate of these emergencies surpassed previous ...
Publication Opportunity: Society for Health Communication Special Journal Issue
The Society for Health Communication and Journal of Health Communication have issued a Call for Papers for its first annual Special Issue: Successes and Failures: Everything We Learned from Health Communication Campaigns and Programs, where they will highlight the keen interest in learning from various experiences, not just successful ones.
You are invited to share your insights from the un...
Comms Crash Course: Developing and Producing Videos to Expand Public Health Messaging
The Public Health Communication Collaborative (PHCC) announces their next webinar, Comms Crash Course: Developing and Producing Videos to Expand Public Health Messaging, on Wednesday, May 1, at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT. This webinar is designed for public health communicators eager to harness the full spectrum of video production tools and storytelling techniques to captivate, educate, and inspire th...
The WHO Has a New Definition of Airborne Disease Transmission
During the initial chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages of cleaning supplies were rampant, driven by a focus on surface sanitation rather than airborne transmission. Despite mounting evidence, the World Health Organization (WHO) maintained that the virus wasn't airborne until late 2021. This discrepancy led to confusion and debates among scientists and physicians.
Finally, in November ...
The Path to a Better Tuberculosis Vaccine Runs Through Montana
Montana researchers are at the forefront of developing a more potent tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, aiming to combat a disease that has claimed more lives than any other infectious ailment. The current BCG vaccine, introduced in 1921, shows limited effectiveness in adolescents and adults, spurring a global quest for a more robust solution.
Precision vaccination tailors immunity to individuals, ...
Fake Botox Has Sickened Patients Nationwide
Public health authorities are issuing a stark warning to Botox users as counterfeit versions of the injectable have surfaced in multiple U.S. states, causing harmful reactions and hospitalizations among nineteen individuals. All affected patients, ranging from 25 to 59 years old and predominantly female, received the injections for cosmetic purposes from untrained individuals or non-healthcare ...