Public Health

Pediatric Rehabilitation Access Gaps in South Korea Reveal Regional Bypass

South Korean data show uneven pediatric rehabilitation access, with many disabled children skipping medical care or traveling out…

Interlocked Exhaust System Cuts Steam Exposure in Boiling Disinfectors

A PLOS One study describes an interlocked centrifugal exhaust system that reduced steam, heat, and airborne particles during…

Tuberculosis prevalence in rural India measured across six districts

A large rural survey across six Indian districts estimated self-reported tuberculosis prevalence and key vulnerability factors for targeted…

Disaster Information Support for Families of Older Adults Needs Rethink

A scoping review of 22 studies finds disaster information systems often fail families caring for older adults with…

Public Health·Sci Transl Med

Marine Protected Areas Face Fishing Pressure Despite Conservation Goals

A Science report says ongoing fishing pressure is limiting conservation gains inside marine protected areas, weakening global biodiversity…

E. coli Contamination Prompts Pretoria Water Warning After 400 Illnesses

Authorities warned residents near Pretoria not to drink tap water after contaminated supply caused more than 400 gastrointestinal…

Kim Jong Un death rumours resurface amid North Korea secrecy

North Korea’s opaque leadership fuels recurring rumours about Kim Jong Un’s health, even as state media publishes fresh…

Alberta separatism vote returns strong support for staying in Canada

Projected results show two-thirds of Alberta voters backed remaining in Canada, deepening debate over sovereignty, federal power, and…

Alberta referendum rejects independence push as Canada unity holds

Albertans rejected a move toward independence in early results, with leaders framing the vote as a mandate for…