Health
Boston Joins Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies
Boston has joined a nationwide legal battle against major social media companies by filing a lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The lawsuit alleges that the platforms’ addictive design features harm children’s mental health.
Identifying and Addressing Weight Gain in Cats
Cats may occasionally gain extra weight, leaving their owners puzzled about how it happened. Often, overfeeding plays a role. Veterinarian Ruth MacPete, author of Lisette the Vet and Her Dog Jett, spoke to Newsweek about
Hospitals Harness the Arts for Patient Recovery
Exploring how artistic interventions contribute to health improvements, hospitals are increasingly incorporating the arts into patient care. Recent research highlights art’s positive influence on health outcomes, prompting some healthcare systems to tailor their initiatives towards
Idaho Woman Faces Murder Charges Over Vaccine Claims
An Idaho woman, who previously alleged that vaccines were responsible for the death of her 18-month-old twins, now faces two counts of first-degree murder. This development arose in the context of a lawsuit filed by
Efforts to Combat Ebola in Congo and Uganda
Ebola has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, recording 1,561 confirmed cases. Areas like Ituri province suffer as local hospitals struggle with the crisis. The death toll has surpassed 500 since May,
Increase in AI Usage Among Nurses While Concerns Remain
A recent survey reveals a significant rise in the use of artificial intelligence among nurses in the United States. Conducted with over 2,200 nurses, the survey highlights that approximately 44 percent of them now use
Increase in Usage of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications Among U.S. Adults
The use of new weight-loss medications has significantly increased among U.S. adults. According to a recent Gallup poll, 11 percent of adults in the United States report currently using these medications to help lose weight.
Meeting Delays for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The United States Preventive Services Task Force experienced significant delays under the leadership of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Since March 2025, this crucial public health panel has not convened in person. This disruption
Significant Decline in ACA Enrollment Across States
Recent data reveals a sharp decline in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments over the past year across the United States. Ohio and Oklahoma each experienced a decrease of nearly one-third in enrollees. This information, released
Rising Threat of Flea-Borne Illness in Texas: The Role of Pets
A once-dormant flea-borne disease is resurging in Texas, with domestic pets playing a role in its spread. Recent findings link fleas on household cats to the bacterium responsible for murine typhus. Although thought to be