Health
A Journalist’s Cancer Journey: Battling Against the Odds
Last October marked my unwanted induction into a challenging new chapter. At 40, as a wife and mother to a toddler, my 15-year tenure with Fox News took a back seat to an unexpected role:
US Sees Surge in Foodborne Illness Outbreaks: How Testing Has Advanced
The United States is experiencing an increase in foodborne illness outbreaks. Health officials are tracking multiple sources to identify origins and prevent further spread. Advancements in testing have improved detection and response times. Health agencies
Challenges in Baltimore as Federal Policy Changes Threaten Harm Reduction Efforts
A person uses a test strip in New York to detect fentanyl in heroin on August 22, 2018, highlighting the risk of overdose. In Baltimore, similar efforts are under threat due to new federal policies.
Surge in Flesh-Eating Bacteria Deaths in Louisiana Raises Health Concerns
In Louisiana, a significant rise in deaths due to a “flesh-eating” bacteria has heightened health concerns. This year, five individuals have succumbed to Vibrio vulnificus, marking a sharp increase from previous years’ fatalities. Health experts
Drew Brees Prepares for Hall of Fame Induction and Promotes Allergy Awareness
Drew Brees’ Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction NFL legend Drew Brees is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2026. Reflecting on his celebrated career, Brees discusses overcoming challenges
Federal Decertification of Organ Procurement Organization in Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has initiated the decertification process for Network for Hope, an organ procurement organization serving Kentucky and parts of Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia. This action follows federal
Kennedy Visits CDC, Advocates Skepticism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently addressed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. His visit marked the approach of the first anniversary of a distressing shooting incident that deeply affected
Addressing Lifestyle Risks May Reduce Dementia Cases
Nearly half of dementia cases could relate to changeable risk factors. New research reveals how lifestyle habits and chronic conditions harm the brain over time. Researchers at Sweden’s Lund University conducted the study. They linked
Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant Fungus and Its Survival Mechanisms
A drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, claims thousands of lives in U.S. hospitals annually. Researchers have now uncovered how this fungus persists on human skin by manipulating the immune system. Dr. Dean Merrill, a dermatologist at
How Bedroom Air Quality Impacts Sleep and Health
The room where individuals spend approximately one-third of their lives may also be the one causing them the most harm, according to experts in sleep and air quality. A study conducted in 2015 focused on