Invisible chemicals rising from children’s mattresses may be harming their brains and bodies.
A recent set of studies has raised alarm about the presence of harmful chemicals in children’s mattresses, highlighting the risks posed to their healt...
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Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults
Recent findings challenge the prevailing notion that increased smartphone and computer usage among older adults contributes to cognitive decline. The ...
Measles Cases on the Rise Amid National Outbreak, Highlighting Federal and Local Struggles
Recent reports reveal a concerning surge in measles cases across the United States, with the CDC announcing 712 confirmed cases in 24 states. This inc...
CDC Faces Challenges in Tracking Measles Outbreak as Cases Go Underreported
A pressing concern surrounding public health is evidently illustrated in the recent comments made by Dr. David Sugerman, a senior scientist from the C...
Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancer Incidence Rising Among Young Adults, Urging Increased Vigilance
In a groundbreaking study released in JAMA Network Open, researchers from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medi...
Confirmed Measles Case in Ingham County Marks First Community Outbreak Since 1994
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Ingham County Health Department have confirmed a case of measles in Ingham County, repres...
CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Faces Structural Changes Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In a significant meeting, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) convened for the first time under the leadership of U.S. Health and ...
US researchers warning of potential risks from CT scans warn that the benefits may be outweighed by the dangers.
A recent study led by radiologist Rebecca Smith-Bindman from the University of California San Francisco emphasizes the overlooked risks associated wit...
Experts convene to discuss national immunization schedule amid rising health concerns
In a pivotal move for public health, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will meet on Tuesday for the first time in 2025 to evalua...
Kennedy's Vaccine Misinformation Under Scrutiny Amid U.S. Measles Outbreak
In a revealing exchange during Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearings as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Senator Ron Wyden confronted K...
Scientists Urge Mattress Manufacturers to Address Harmful Chemicals in Children's Mattresses
Recent studies conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto reveal alarming levels of semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in children's sl...
D.C. Health Warns of Measles Exposure at Local Restaurant
In a recent alert, the D.C. Department of Health informed residents regarding possible exposure to the measles virus following a confirmed diagnosis i...
Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Journalism and Its Review Process
As the media landscape evolves, the incorporation of artificial intelligence has become a topic of interest and concern, particularly in journalism. A...
The Costly Toll of the Measles Outbreak in West Texas
The recent outbreak of measles in West Texas has not only revealed its health implications but has also cast a spotlight on the associated economic bu...
U.S. Faces Serious Measles Outbreak Amid Vaccine Misinformation
The recent surge in measles cases in the U.S., with over 700 reported cases this year and three deaths, has reignited discussions about the management...
CT Scans Linked to 103,000 Future Cancer Cases, Highlighting Need for Caution in Medical Imaging
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, has raised alarms about the long-t...
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, which causes sponge-like holes to develop in the brain, have been found in Hood River County
In a concerning public health alert, health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, confirmed the detection of three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Diseas...
Health Officials Warn of Measles Spread as Spring Break Travel Increases
As families embark on their spring break travel plans, health officials are sounding the alarm about the spread of measles, a highly contagious diseas...
Former President Donald Trump Faces Multiple Legal Challenges
In recent weeks, former President Donald Trump has been embroiled in a series of legal battles that have intensified as the 2024 presidential election...
Contrary to fears of “digital dementia,” new research finds that using digital technology is linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline in older adults.
A recent large-scale meta-analysis, published in *Nature Human Behavior*, challenges the prevailing narrative surrounding digital technology’s impact ...