The National Institutes of Health has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to launch five research initiatives committed to improving health in communities stricken with pollution ...

Treatment may look a little different to some people, said Hannah Johnson, a social worker from Compass Health.

Accessible, affordable housing can be a platform for enabling community living, maximizing independence, and promoting positive health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The affordability and ...

Scientists created a map showing which U.S. states face high flu risk. The study explains how social and health factors shape ...

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and safeguarding the most vulnerable citizens, emphasising that its comprehensive health sector revitalization ...

Urban heat islands increase health risks for older adults in vulnerable populations. Approximately 25% of adults over the age of 50 now reside in urban areas, many of which are classified as “heat ...

Researchers at McGill's Centre of Genomics and Policy (CGP) have launched a first-of-its-kind guide to help Canadian health-care providers offer more inclusive, respectful and affirming care to ...

Despite a steady decline in reported cases following a large outbreak in 2022, diphtheria is still being reported in Europe, with the number of cases higher than before 2020. An ECDC Rapid Risk ...

COVID-19 raises questions regarding disaster preparedness for vulnerable populations. Three roundtables/forums within HMD (Forum on Medical Preparedness; Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence; ...

Health officials are warning residents of increased risks for hypothermia and frostbite as extreme weather conditions arrive in the region. AMR Massachusetts is reminding the public that exposure to ...

In clinical research, participants in trials may or may not be considered “vulnerable.” Historically, vulnerable research participants have included children, incarcerated individuals, patients with ...