Category: Health
June 01, 2025
Health
Tackling Falls Among Older Adults: A Public Health Challenge
Falls are increasingly recognized as a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among older Americans, highlighting a growing public…
May 31, 2025
Health
Federal Health Officials Revoke COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women
Federal health officials have rescinded longstanding recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children and pregnant women. The U.S. Department of…
May 31, 2025
Health
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Nearly Double Since 1990
Recent research reveals a troubling spike in cancer-related deaths attributable to alcohol consumption in the United States, with annual fatalities…
May 30, 2025
Health
Surge in American Doctors Seeking Licensure in Canada Amid Political Climate
As the political landscape in the United States shifted under President Donald Trump, a significant number of American doctors, like…
May 30, 2025
Health
Study Links Both Cannabis Edibles and Smoking to Heart Disease Risk
A recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Francisco has revealed that both smoking marijuana and consuming edible cannabis…
May 30, 2025
Health
Concerns Rise Over New COVID Subvariant Amid Federal Vaccine Guidelines Changes in California
A highly transmissible COVID subvariant known as NB.1.8.1 has been detected in California, raising alarms about the potential for a…
May 28, 2025
Health
U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Linked to Global Health Consequences: A Mother’s Heartbreaking Story
In a testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 21, Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted, “No one…
May 27, 2025
Health
Candidemia: A Growing Concern in U.S. Healthcare
Candidiasis, a fungal infection caused by the Candida genus, remains a significant health issue, especially in hospital settings. Candida spp.…
May 27, 2025
Health
Exercise Class at Murray Senior Recreation Center Promotes Health and Independence for Older Adults
A lively group of 16 participants gathered Tuesday morning at the Murray Senior Recreation Center for a free Overall Fitness…
May 26, 2025
Health
COVID-19 Still Poses a Threat with Ongoing Deaths Weeks After U.S. Outbreak Began
More than five years after the first COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States, the pandemic continues to claim…
May 26, 2025
Health
The Rise of the NB.1.8.1 Variant: A New Challenge in the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to affect the global population, the emergence of new variants remains a pressing concern. The latest addition…
May 21, 2025
Health
Impact of U.S. Absence at World Health Assembly Amidst Historic Pandemic Agreement Negotiations
The United States is poised to miss this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) at a pivotal time when global health…