Health And Care
Today, August 16, 2024, these are some of the top health news headlines:
1. Probable Mpox Cases in Georgia’s Hancock State Prison: Public health officials in Georgia are investigating a possible case of mpox at Hancock State Prison. The case is currently under review as part of a larger public health response.
2. Heat Stress Emerging as Global Occupational Health Threat: Increasing world temperatures have resulted in a rise in heat-related diseases among workers who are based in areas which were previously not accustomed to such harsh climatic conditions. This phenomenon has been associated with an increase in occupational injuries caused by excessive heat among other regions especially the Americas.
3. Environmental Chemicals and Gut Bacteria Disruption: Research has indicated that exposure to certain environmental chemicals can change gut bacteria early in life and cause metabolic disorders like obesity and type 2 diabetes later on.
4. FDA Oversight Over Food Safety Questioned: Critics argue that FSMA gave too much authority to industry self-regulation of food additives, allowing dangerous substances into the food supply without adequate scrutiny by the FDA.
5. Advances Made In The Treatment Of Leukemia: There is new evidence that will change how acute leukemia is diagnosed and treated in kids thereby promoting more effective treatment options for it.
