Public Health

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,

In a region long grappling with healthcare disparities, a beacon of hope has emerged in south-west Sydney with the unveiling of a groundbreaking facility dedicated to medical innovation. This $55 million investment, named in honor of the late Lang Walker AO, whose dedication to community betterment

In a small pharmacy in the heart of London, a patient steps up to the counter, hesitating before declining a flu shot with the firm belief that it might cause more harm than good. This scenario, far from unique, plays out across the UK as pharmacists like Virginia Chachati encounter growing

Imagine planning a tropical getaway to escape the winter chill, only to find yourself in the middle of a public health crisis with hospitals overwhelmed and deadly diseases spreading rapidly. This is the stark reality facing travelers considering a trip to Cuba right now, as mosquito-borne