How to avoid measles, one of the world’s most contagious viruses
Measles immunisation rates are “suboptimal” in many parts of the US and Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Measles is raising concerns among public health experts after an unvaccinated child died in a US outbreak that has infected more than 150 people. Cases of the preventable virus are continuing to rise in the US state of Texas, but measles […]
How to recognize health misinformation and disinformation
In the age of viral content and fast and furious social media communication, disinformation and misinformation, including about health matters, are spreading more widely than ever. Why is this the case exactly, and how can we learn to spot inaccurate and even malicious health information? Why do we fall so easily for false health info, […]
Why European life expectancy gains have slowed and how to boost longevity again
Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy. ADVERTISEMENT Life expectancy may have fallen across Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, but longevity gains were tapering off for nearly a decade beforehand – and a new study sheds light on why. Europeans born today […]
How to win the European election – POLITICO
Step 1: Focus on the key issues … Across the EU, while there is no runaway “top issue,” fighting poverty and social exclusion, public health, support for the economy and job creation, and defense and security were identified as the topics that should be prioritized during electoral campaigns. Typically polarizing issues such as gender equality, […]
Why It’s Important And How To Increase Access To It
Primary Care improves health outcomes and reduces costs. getty Primary care is crucial for improving health outcomes and lowering overall healthcare costs. According to a 2021 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “People in countries and health systems with high-quality primary care enjoy better health outcomes and more health equity.” Investing […]
Here’s how to beat the hype and overcome loneliness on Valentine’s Day
NEW YORK — Elise Plessis hasn’t been in a long-term relationship for 26 years. It’s by choice, yet she still suffers FOMO when Valentine’s Day rolls around. “I’m the singleton of the family and the friend group,” said the 53-year-old Plessis, who lives in Manitoba, Canada. “Valentine’s Day makes me feel hopeless, like a loser […]