Health

Mobile Clinic for Mental and Maternal Health Unveiled in South Suburbs

Initiative by The Link and Option Center The Link and Option Center’s Twin Green unveiled a mobile clinic to serve…

Medicaid Work Rules Raise Concerns for Patient Advocates

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, elaborated on upcoming Medicaid work rules during a…

New Advances in Noninvasive Cancer Screening

Recent developments in noninvasive screening methods, such as blood-based tests, present new opportunities to address barriers preventing people from undergoing…

Controversial Rule Change Proposed for Federal Research Grants

White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought appeared before the House Budget Committee on April 15 at…

Federal Funding Cuts Threaten U.S. Disease Surveillance Program

Impact of Funding Cuts on Disease Surveillance Experts warn that reducing federal funding for America’s infectious disease surveillance threatens public…

WHO Reports Substantial Drop in Suspected Ebola Cases in Central Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) made a significant update regarding the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. On Tuesday, the WHO…

Ebola Outbreak in Africa Sparks Urgent Response

The Bundibugyo virus, a lesser-known type of Ebola, is at the center of a rapidly expanding epidemic in Africa. Previously,…

Promising Progress in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

An important development in treating pancreatic cancer is giving new hope to patients and researchers alike. After years of dedicated…

New Definition of Obesity May Redefine Prevalence

New research suggests an updated definition of obesity might indicate that more people have the disease than previously estimated. It’s…

Ebola Challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Ebola has posed significant challenges globally, with the Democratic Republic of Congo being particularly impacted. Since its discovery in the…