Tag: #PublicHealth

Preterm Births: A Persistent Public Health Concern

With one in 10 babies born prematurely worldwide, preterm birth continues to be a pressing public health challenge. These...

Preterm Birth Linked to Lower Education and Employment: Study

A new study published in the PLOS One journal reveals that babies born preterm face significant lifelong challenges in...

Maryland Expands Abortion Care Training Amid Rising Demand

In rural northeastern Maryland where abortion care is scarce, nurse practitioner Samantha Marsee is now one of the few...

Weather Turns Fatal in 10 Years: A Global Challenge

Previously, weather changed four times a year; now, it shifts about 40 times annually. Some regions face extreme heat...

Sudan Launches First-Ever Malaria Vaccine Campaign to Protect Children Amid Conflict

In a major step for child health, Sudan has begun its first malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to shield thousands...

Common Food Packaging Chemicals Linked to Preterm Birth Risks

A new study suggests that chemicals found in everyday plastic products, like food containers and cosmetics, may be contributing...

Pakistan Launches another Nationwide Polio Vaccination Drive Amid Rise in Cases

In response to an alarming increase in polio cases, Pakistan has initiated a countrywide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting...

Scientists Discover Microplastics in Infant’s Organs at Birth

A recent Rutgers Health study has raised alarms about the persistence of microplastic particles in newborn tissues following exposure...

One in Three Children Short-Sighted, Study Suggests

A global analysis has revealed that one in three children is now short-sighted, unable to see distant objects clearly....

Healthier Moms, Healthier Babies: New Fever Protocol Unveiled in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health has issued a protocol for the management of fever and infections in...

Surrogates Face Increased Risks of Pregnancy and Postpartum Complications, New Study Reveals

A recent study published in Health Today highlights the significant risks faced by surrogates during pregnancy and in the...

Magnesium Sulfate’s Role in Reducing Cerebral Palsy in Preterm Infants Reaffirmed by Recent Studies

Recent research has reaffirmed the beneficial effects of magnesium sulfate in reducing the risk of among preterm infants, a...