Public Health & Global Issues
We cover big-picture health issues and policies that affect communities and families worldwide.
Hyperlipidemia: 10 Facts About High Cholesterol
What Is Hyperlipidemia? Hyperlipidemia means having abnormally high levels of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, such as LDL cholesterol or triglycerides. Over time, ...
How to Increase Your HDL (Good) Cholesterol Naturally
HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is the “good” cholesterol that carries excess cholesterol out of your bloodstream and back to your liver for removal — ...
Red Bumps on Inner Thighs in Summer: Causes & Fixes
Red bumps on the inner thighs in summer are almost always one of three things: heat rash (miliaria), chafing-related intertrigo, or folliculitis — three ...
Candida Auris Symptoms: What Are the Early Warning Signs?
Candida auris (C. auris) is a drug-resistant fungus that causes fever and chills that don’t improve with antibiotics — often the only early clue ...
Low-Fat Dairy After 60: Benefits, Best Picks & Risks
For most adults over 60, low-fat and fat-free dairy is a healthy, well-studied choice. Milk, yogurt, kefir, and cheese supply calcium, high-quality protein, potassium, and ...
West Nile Virus in 2026: Latest Cases, Symptoms & Prevention
West Nile virus is now in its most dangerous stretch of the year. As of August 4, 2026, the CDC’s ArboNET surveillance system confirmed ...
Iron Lung History: Invention, Polio, and Its Final User in 2026
What Is an Iron Lung Machine? An iron lung machine is a large, airtight metal chamber that helps a paralyzed person breathe by mechanically ...
What Is Legionnaires’ Disease? Symptoms & Treatment
What Is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease is a severe type of pneumonia (lung infection) caused by breathing in water mist or vapor contaminated with ...
