Public Health

Infectious diseases often follow a surprisingly predictable calendar, with outbreaks of illnesses like influenza and dengue fever recurring at the same time each year like clockwork. This phenomenon is driven by seasonal epidemiology cycles, which are the rhythmic fluctuations in disease

A severe public health emergency is unfolding across Cuba as the nation grapples with a dual outbreak of dengue and chikungunya, two debilitating mosquito-borne illnesses that have overwhelmed healthcare systems and claimed dozens of lives. The province of Sancti Spíritus has emerged as a major

In a year marked by significant advancements in health and medicine, the Hunter Medical Research Institute recently gathered to celebrate the individuals and teams whose pioneering work is shaping the future of healthcare at the 2025 HMRI Research Excellence Awards. The prestigious annual gala,

As we sit down with Dr. James Maitland, a seasoned expert in public health policy and communications, we’re diving into a critical moment for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s leadership. With decades of experience analyzing how health messaging

Imagine a patient struggling with chronic pain, finally finding relief through opioid therapy, only to be sidelined by a side effect so severe it disrupts their daily life—constipation that won’t budge. This condition, known as Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC), affects millions globally, stemming

Imagine a world where the very device that saves millions of lives from asthma attacks also plays a part in harming the planet—until now, that has been the harsh reality with traditional inhalers. For years, pressurized metered dose inhalers (PMDIs), essential for those with respiratory conditions,