Once considered eliminated in the U.S., measles is creeping back. It is fueled by declining vaccinations. In 2025, there have been more than 1,500 measles cases confirmed nationwide. This resurgence correlates with falling childhood MMR vaccinations. In South Carolina, over 150 unvaccinated students have been quarantined after exposures in two…
Cat Scratch Fever, or cat scratch disease (CSD) is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae. In the U.S. about 12,000 people are diagnosed annually and around 500 are hospitalized. These numbers include children under 15 or those with weakened immune systems. In rare cases, the infection spreads to…
Watertown, MA, November 24, 2025 – Recently PEP Health unveiled their 2026 US Hospital Rankings for Patient Experience. It is based on real-world patient comments, and the rankings provide a transparent and timely view of which hospitals patients rate most highly, and why. Unlike traditional experience rankings, PEP Health’s list…
India is facing the challenge of a growing ageing population. While longer lifespans reflect resilience and progress, they also bring heightened vulnerability, particularly to chronic disease, multimorbidity, and the rising costs of long-term care. For millions of older adults, this phase of life coincides with reduced income and increased dependency, exposing them…
World Children’s Day is November 20 and it is a global initiative led by UNICEF. This day recognizes the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a treaty that recognizes children as individuals with rights that must be respected and protected. It is celebrated in 190 countries, from Kiribati to Kenya, India to…
The combination of COVID-19, flu, and RSV along with the new federal vaccine guidance, has raised red flags among healthcare professionals. In August, the FDA announced the limited approval of COVID-19 vaccines for those 65 and older or individuals at high risk of severe disease. In October, the CDC revised…
World Prematurity Day began as a movement led by families and healthcare professionals to raise awareness about the challenges of preterm birth. This year, on November 17, 2025, the World Health Organization officially recognizes World Prematurity Day for the first time. This milestone recognizes decades of advocacy. It underscores the…
