In his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, former President Donald Trump made bold claims regarding the future of healthcare in the United States. Promising to unleash the power of American innovation, Trump pledged to find cures for diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and many others. He criticized the lack of progress
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The speeches at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee delivered by various politicians, including Sen. J.D. Vance, painted a bleak picture of America’s past and present. Vance, in particular, blamed policies endorsed by then-senator Biden for the downfall of Middletown, Ohio, his hometown. According to Vance, Biden’s support of detrimental trade deals wiped out middle-class
The second night of the Republican National Convention shed light on the horrors of the opioid epidemic and its impact on American safety and security. Anne Fundner, a grieving mother, bravely shared the heartbreaking story of how her 15-year-old son succumbed to fentanyl in California. This devastating incident serves as a grim reminder of the
Recent studies have brought to light the connection between air pollution and the development of inflammatory skin diseases, such as psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Researchers have found that exposure to pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) can significantly increase the risk of these conditions. While the exact mechanism is
The prevalence estimates for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have been revised based on data from newborn screening programs in the United States. According to the information provided by Lisa Belter, MPH, and colleagues, the prevalence of SMA in newborns is approximately one in every 14,694 babies. This is a significantly lower number compared to the
Extreme heat can not only raise the danger of heat-related illnesses but also threaten health in a more subtle way by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. Certain medications, such as blood pressure pills and antidepressants, can lead to dehydration and hinder the body’s ability to stay cool in high temperatures. For example,
In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump became the target of an apparent assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Chaos erupted as shots were fired, and Secret Service agents swiftly sprang into action to protect the former president. The incident left Trump with blood on his ear, sparking concern and
The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with numerous health benefits for adults, but a recent meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials has shown that it can also significantly improve cardiometabolic health in children and teens. Led by José Francisco López-Gil, PhD, from the Universidad de Las Américas in Quito, Ecuador, the study revealed that interventions
In a recent development, a group of 40 hospital-based clinicians from Skagit Valley Hospital and Cascade Valley Hospital in Washington state have taken steps to unionize. These clinicians, which include doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, are working under a contract with Sound Physicians and are seeking to join the Union of American Physicians and
The French prospective ENVIE study recently analyzed the effectiveness of the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab (Beyfortus) in protecting young infants against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The study found that nirsevimab was highly effective in preventing RSV-related hospitalization, pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) admissions, and mechanical ventilation among infants younger than 12 months of age.