Health care

Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination

Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination By: Nimrah Khatoon Published: January 18, 2024 at 4:56 pm EST Walmart, the multinational retail corporation, spearheaded the first ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 in the Hattiesburg area, signaling…

Critical Drug Shortages Leave Cancer Patients in the U.S. Waiting Over a Year for Life-Saving Medication

Patients with cancer in the United States are facing a critical issue as they are forced to wait over a year for life-saving medication, which costs just $10, due to record-high drug shortages. The average wait time for a drug…

BrightSpring Health Services Aims for $3.01 Billion Valuation in US IPO

KKR-backed BrightSpring Health Services has set a target valuation of around $3.01 billion for its long-awaited initial public offering in the United States. The company, specializing in providing care to patients with complex or chronic medical conditions, is moving forward…

Chronic Inflammation and Poverty Have Synergistic Impact on Health Outcomes, Study Finds

An invigorating study has discovered a profound correlation between chronic inflammation, poverty, and overall health outcomes. This pivotal research, spearheaded by Dr. Arch Mainous from the University of Florida, has brought to light the synergistic effect of poverty and chronic…

CVS Health to Close Dozens of Pharmacies Inside Target Stores

CVS Health has announced its plans to close dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores as part of its efforts to streamline its retail footprint. The closures are scheduled to take place between February and April this year, according to a…

Study Raises Concerns About Generalizability of Clinical Prediction Models in AI Healthcare

A recent study published in the journal Science has raised concerns about the generalizability of clinical prediction models, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The study, conducted by Adam M. Chekroud, Matt Hawrilenko, Hieronimus Loho, Julia…

Withings Unveils BeamO ‘Multiscope’ for At-Home Health Monitoring

Health tech company Withings has unveiled its latest innovation, the BeamO ‘multiscope,’ at the Consumer Electronics Show. This small and portable device is designed to allow individuals to conduct four routine medical checks at home, including measuring body temperature, heart…

5 Essential Winter Care Tips for Newborn Babies

The winter season can make your newborn susceptible to various diseases. So, here are few winter care tips to protect your baby in this harsh weather. As the winter season sets in, newborn babies become more vulnerable to infections such…

Americans Have Differing Ideas of What It Means to Be Healthy, Survey Finds

The majority of Americans believe there are too many different ideas of what it means to be “healthy”, according to a new survey. Over 40 percent point to eating healthy foods and being physically active. However, just 29% consider getting…

Study Shows Impact of Mobile Methadone Units in Rural Areas

A recent study has highlighted the impact of mobile methadone units in rural areas, particularly in addressing the challenges of limited healthcare infrastructure and transportation barriers. The study, published in Health Services Research, emphasized the potential benefits of providing new…