Dr. Priya Deshmukh - Senior Editor, Health 
The profound and lasting health consequences of torture are the focus of a new longitudinal study examining Syrian refugees resettled in Norway. Researchers are leveraging the country’s comprehensive healthcare registry data to gain a deeper understanding of how past trauma impacts long-term healthcare utilization and overall well-being. This research is particularly vital given the documented … Read more
Sydney, Australia – A concerning rise in measles cases in New South Wales (NSW) is being attributed primarily to infections contracted during travel to Southeast Asia, according to a new report released by NSW Health on Thursday. The surge underscores the ongoing risk posed by international travel and highlights the importance of vaccination against this … Read more
Many individuals diligently receive their annual flu vaccination, yet still find themselves battling flu-like symptoms. This can understandably lead to questions about the vaccine’s effectiveness. While the flu shot isn’t a perfect shield, it remains the best defense against influenza and its potentially serious complications. Understanding why vaccinated individuals can still gain sick requires a … Read more
The narrative of stark generational divides – often pitting Millennials and Gen Z against Baby Boomers – is a pervasive one, fueled by anxieties about economic inequality, climate change, and shifting social values. But a closer gaze reveals a more nuanced picture, one where shared experiences and interwoven connections often outweigh the perceived differences. While … Read more