Public Health
Challenges and Opportunities in Egg Freezing and Family Planning in the U.S.
At the Aspire Houston Fertility Institute, a room contains various cryo storage containers. Each can hold around 150 egg samples in liquid nitrogen. This facility highlights the growing interest in egg freezing as a reproductive
The Aftermath of Nepal’s Catastrophic Floods
Missing Persons and Devastation More than 5,600 individuals remain unaccounted for following the devastating flash floods in Nepal. In Devighat, a board displays photos of some missing persons. Shushma Bhusal, regional lead for the International
COVID-19 Cases Rise Across Most of U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports rising COVID-19 infections across 47 states in the United States. This surge is occurring as summer comes to an end and suggests that elevated virus activity
Advocates Push to End Child Marriage in the U.S. and Worldwide
Advocates and survivors of child marriage in Boston are calling for an end to this practice, as more than two dozen U.S. states currently allow marriage under the age of 18 under certain circumstances. Congress
Voice Disorders Linked to Increased Dementia Risk: New Study Insights
Changes in speech patterns may serve as an early warning sign of cognitive decline, according to a comprehensive study. The research suggests voice disorders may be more closely connected to future dementia risk than hearing
Barriers to Routine Preventive Care in Alaska
Distance, weather, work schedules, insurance status, and a limited health workforce hinder access to routine preventive care in Alaska. The Alaska Beacon is an independent, nonpartisan news organization focused on connecting Alaskans to their state
Research Shows Increase in Weight-Loss Drug Prescriptions for Young Children
New research reveals that weight-loss drugs, previously prescribed mainly to adults, are now increasingly given to young children. A study led by New York University researchers focused on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) like
Battle Over Beach Access in Florida
A visitor enjoys the boardwalk at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. This area of the Gulf Coast has become a focal point in the dispute between private property rights and
Ensuring America’s Food Safety
Recent food safety concerns have highlighted the need for robust measures to protect American consumers. Two significant outbreaks from imported produce have raised alarms about the safety of food in the country. The first incident
Ensuring Food Safety for American Consumers
Americans have a right to expect safe food regardless of its origin. Recent incidents of foodborne illnesses emphasize the need for effective safety measures. Two significant food safety issues have challenged public confidence in imported