Health
Deported Mother Denied Return to U.S. for Daughter’s Treatment
The mother of a U.S. citizen child recently faced disappointment when her humanitarian request to return to the United States was denied. She had hoped to continue her daughter’s specialized medical treatment for a rare
Staying Fit in Midlife May Add Years to Your Life
Fitness and Longevity in Midlife Maintaining fitness during your 40s and 50s can have lasting benefits. A recent study shows that individuals who stay fit in their midlife years tend to develop serious illnesses much
Friendship Bench DC: A Unique Mental Health Resource
Democracy Dies in Darkness Friendship Bench DC offers a resource for mental health in a unique way. May 16, 2026 David Robinson and Guy Molock have engaged in weekly conversations for about two months. Molock,
Guide to Treating and Preventing Ingrown Hairs
Discovering an ingrown hair after shaving, waxing, or epilating is frustrating. It occurs when hair curls into and gets trapped beneath the skin, leading to itchiness and pain. Fortunately, ingrown hairs, often called razor bumps,
Challenges and Concerns in Youth Residential Treatment Programs
Taylor Kiesel, at 20 years old, has not experienced a full night’s sleep in the last three years. Her nights are filled with anxiety and panic. She has found solace in surrounding herself with reptiles
Cruise Ship MV Hondius Docked for Disinfection After Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak, has arrived at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection. The journey has raised alarms among international health authorities. The ship, which carried 25
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Sparks Global Concern
Health authorities recently confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola in Congo, with over 300 suspected cases and a minimum of 88 fatalities. Neighboring Uganda has also reported cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified this
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda as Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda is a public health emergency of international concern. This follows over 300 suspected
Illinois Considers Prescription Drug Affordability Panel Amidst Debates
In Springfield, Illinois lawmakers are nearing the end of their spring legislative session with 11 days left. They are debating a proposal to establish a state panel aimed at reviewing prescription drug prices and addressing
Kentucky Drug Treatment Center Faces Fraud Allegations
Tim Robinson, a former prosecutor, claimed divine inspiration drove him to establish a drug treatment program in Kentucky. This program evolved into the state’s largest treatment center, Addiction Recovery Care (ARC). However, investigators and former