-Editorial As a new hybrid COVID variant, XEC emerges in 25 states across the U.S., health experts predict a surge in cases this fall. With updated mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna now available, along with a reformulated Novavax option, many are left wondering if these vaccines can effectively combat …
September, 2024
July, 2024
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6 July
Nearly 1.8 Billion Adults at Risk Globally Due to Insufficient Physical Activity
-Editorial Alarming new data reveals that nearly one-third (31%) of adults worldwide, equivalent to approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. This trend marks a concerning rise in physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about 5 percentage points from 2010 …
June, 2024
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26 June
Alcohol and Drug Use Cause 3.2 Million Deaths Annually, WHO Calls for Urgent Action
-Editorial A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled staggering statistics concerning global deaths attributed to alcohol and drug use, highlighting a pressing global health crisis. According to the WHO’s Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, approximately 2.6 million deaths …
May, 2024
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11 May
The Heavy Toll of Alzheimer’s on Women
-Editorial The primary risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age, and California is older than it’s ever been, being home to more adults aged 65 and over than any other state. Women are especially impacted by this disease, making up nearly two-thirds of those diagnosed and over 60% of caregivers. With …
April, 2024
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13 April
U.S. Obesity Crisis Deepens Amid Societal Pressure for Thinness
-Editorial Americans are getting fatter: one-third of US residents are considered overweight by traditional Body Mass Index standards. And 2 out of 5 adults are obese. About 20 percent of children are overweight or obese. The rise in weight comes amid a culture mandating thinness, as new weight loss drugs …
March, 2024
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18 March
California Department of Public Health Launches Take on Alzheimer’s Campaign
-Editorial In a proactive move to address the impending rise in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRDs), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) unveiled its comprehensive Take on Alzheimer’s campaign today. The initiative aims to educate and create awareness among all Californians about healthy brain practices, distinguish between aging …
February, 2024
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22 February
Calexico Wellness Center Hosts ‘Festival Del Corazon’ – A Heart Awareness Event Empowering Seniors with Health Resources and Knowledge
-Editorial The Calexico Wellness Center proudly hosted a special event focused on heart awareness on February 21st at the De Anza Senior Apartments located at 233 4th Street in Calexico. The event, titled “Festival Del Corazon,” provided attendees with valuable information and tips on how to maintain a healthy heart …
May, 2023
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25 May
Social Media and Its Impact on Youth Mental Health
-Editorial In a recent Surgeon General’s Advisory, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy shed light on the concerning connection between social media and the mental health crisis among children and teenagers. While social media platforms offer certain benefits, there is mounting evidence suggesting that they also pose risks to …
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8 May
Imperial County Supervisors Demand Unity from The Three Local Medical Districts
-Editorial As Imperial Valley residents await what will be the future of the two hospitals going forward, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors asked the three major medical districts to work together and set aside their differences. The Board of Supervisors met on May 2nd to hear a presentation by …
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3 May
WHO launches policy on preventing and addressing sexual misconduct
-Editorial The World Health Organization today launched its Policy on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct which places the victims and survivors at its core, sets strict standards of zero tolerance, and stresses that there can be “no excuse” for sexual misconduct. The new policy replaces a 2017 policy, which investigations and …
