Building equitable healthcare systems for all
The International Day of Universal Health Coverage is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and, more importantly, the…
First Do Some Harm – Profit-Driven Health Care in America
Among high income countries the United States spends the most on health care and yet has the lowest life expectancy.…
Revolutionizing Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
These remarkable results pave the way for new therapeutic applications to augment recovery from Spinal Cord Injury
Ageism and Health
Globally, ageism is widespread in healthcare affecting from diagnosis to prognosis and it is associated with a decrease of 7.5…
Towards an AIDS-free Future
World AIDS Day HIV/AIDS continues to be one of the most significant health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of people every…
The Impact and Prevention of Hip Fractures in the Elderly
Hip fractures in the elderly represent a significant public health issue owing to their severe medical complications and the considerable…
The Social Relevance of Forensic Anthropology
Forensic anthropology has become a booming discipline that enables the identification of bodies when they are in a degraded state.…
Breaking Barriers. Diabetes: Past, Present, and Future
World Diabetes Day Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by impaired glucose metabolism. It occurs when the pancreas does not…
Clinical guidelines should include folate and cobalamin status monitoring in pregnancy
The Reus-Tarragona Birth Cohort study followed 831 mother-infant pairs from early pregnancy until birth. It was coordinated by the Unit…
Body Dissatisfaction in Women as a Global Mental Health Concern
Girls and women with negative thoughts and feelings about their bodies are more likely to develop certain mental health conditions…