Monkeypox: A Global Health Emergency, But Not a Pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing outbreaks of monkeypox in Congo and elsewhere […]
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Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000 in grim milestone, says Hamas-run Health Ministry
Gaza: A Grim Milestone as Death Toll Surpasses 40,000 Amidst the relentless conflict in Gaza, a chilling milestone has been reached. Officials in Gaza have […]
Halle Berry speaks out on menopause: 10 common questions answered
Halle Berry’s Mission: Changing the Conversation on Menopause Hollywood star Halle Berry is using her platform to break the silence and stigma around menopause, a […]
In Minnesota’s worst measles outbreak, a battle of beliefs over vaccines
An Evolving Community Battles a Dangerous Virus and Belief Divide Minneapolis, a vibrant city, faces a serious health challenge amidst an evolving community. The city […]
Indiana attorney general drops suit over privacy of Ohio girl who traveled for abortion
Indiana Attorney General Drops Lawsuit Over Patient Privacy Allegations Background In 2022, Indiana’s Attorney General, Todd Rokita, filed a lawsuit against Indiana University Health and […]
Dr. Ala Stanford on stepping in when Black communities were struggling with COVID
Dr. Ala Stanford: A Surgeon’s Fight for Health Justice By Guest Blogger Dr. Ala Stanford is a pediatric surgeon and founder of the Black Doctors […]
A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?
Mpox: A New Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency, warning […]
Suburban New York county bans masks meant to hide people’s identities
Nassau County’s Mask Ban: A Solution or an Infringement? Introduction In an attempt to curb violence and obscuring identities, Nassau County, New York, has implemented […]
Hidden report reveals how workers got sick while cleaning up Ohio derailment site
The Lasting Effects of the East Palestine Derailment: Contamination and Health Concerns The disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that took place in East Palestine, Ohio, on […]
Extreme heat increasingly endangers children in West and Central Africa, UNICEF says
Children in West and Central Africa Face Grave Health Risks from Extreme Heat Rising temperatures endanger health, increase vulnerability to other diseases Children in West […]
Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
Years after COVID, nearly every state is still struggling with school attendance Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still […]
Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says
Wildfire Smoke: A Health Hazard for Farmworkers As the intensity and frequency of wildfires increase due to climate change, farmworkers are paying a heavy price. […]
Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
Sweden Reports First Case of More Infectious Mpox Variant In a recent development, Swedish health officials have identified the inaugural case of an individual infected […]
She fought to become a midwife. Now she’s fighting to save mothers and their babies in South Sudan
Elizabeth Nyachiew: A Midwife’s Journey to Save Lives in South Sudan Elizabeth Nyachiew’s childhood was marked by tragedy. At the tender age of sixteen, she […]
Rural communities of color across the US find new ways to get the health care they need
The Rural Health Crisis: Closures and Disparities Introduction Over the past decade, rural America has witnessed a staggering number of hospital closures. According to a […]
First case of polio confirmed in a 10-month-old child in Gaza, Palestinian health officials say
Polio Returns to Gaza: A Threat to Children’s Health Introduction In a grim turn of events, Palestinian health officials have confirmed the first case of […]
WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreaks in Congo and Beyond a Global Emergency The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing mpox outbreaks in the Democratic […]
WHO declares mpox a public health emergency as newer strain spreads in Africa
Mpox Outbreak: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral infection that has raised global concern in recent months. The World […]
Mpox was declared a global public health emergency by the WHO. Now what?
Mpox Declared a Global Public Health Emergency: What Now? As the newer strain of mpox spreads, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it a […]
What is ketamine, the drug involved in Matthew Perry’s death?
Ketamine: A Comprehensive Overview Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, has gained prominence in recent years for its therapeutic applications and recreational misuse. This blog delves into […]