Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Is the U.S. Losing the Fight Against Superbugs in Hospitals and Communities?
In the silent, sterile corridors of a modern intensive care unit, a battle is being waged—one invisible to the naked…
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The Preventable Return: How Vaccine Hesitancy is Fueling Measles Outbreaks in American Communities
In 2000, the United States declared a monumental public health victory: measles was eliminated. This declaration did not mean the…
Lyme Disease Expansion: Tracking the Northward and Westward Spread of Tick-Borne Illnesses Across the U.S.
For decades, Lyme disease was considered a regional problem, largely confined to the forests of the Northeast and upper Midwest.…
The Opioid Crisis and Its Infectious Shadow: The Intersection of IV Drug Use and Hepatitis C & HIV Outbreaks
For over two decades, the opioid crisis has carved a devastating path through communities across the globe, particularly in North…
Beyond the Flu Shot: Combating Seasonal Influenza and RSV in an Era of Tripledemic Threats
For decades, “flu season” was a predictable, if dreaded, annual event. We knew to get our flu shot, wash our…
The Silent Epidemic: Addressing the Alarming Rise of Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis in the United States
For decades, syphilis was a public health success story in the making. With the discovery of penicillin in the 1940s,…
You Are Not Your Diagnosis: A Hopeful Guide to Thriving with Mental Health in the USA
If you are reading this, you, or someone you love, has likely been touched by the experience of a mental…
Men & Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma and Finding Support in the US
For generations, a silent and pervasive crisis has been unfolding among men in the United States. It’s a crisis fueled…
Mindfulness for Beginners: Simple, Science-Backed Techniques for the Busy American
Let’s be honest. If you’re a busy American, your life is likely a masterclass in multitasking. You’re scrolling through emails…
The Cost of Caring: Navigating the US Healthcare System for Mental Wellness
In the landscape of American healthcare, seeking help for mental wellness often feels like trying to read a map in…