Category: Breaking

Three Major U.S. Cities Ranked In World’s Top 20 For Worst Air Quality

Chicago, Minneapolis, and Detroit are ranked as the worst U.S. cities for air quality as over 1,000 Canadian wildfires rage on.

Syphilis Cases In Women And Congenital Syphilis Skyrocket In Houston: Symptoms And How To Stay Safe

Almost 3,000 cases of congenital syphilis among Americans was reported in 2021, resulting in 220 stillbirths.

Malaria Vaccines Are Finally Here: The Top Shots And What’s On The Horizon Next

There are now two shots authorized for use against the mosquito-borne scourge, though companies like BioNTech and Moderna are hoping to compete using the same mRNA technology behind their successful Covid vaccines.

It’s Been A Year Since The U.S. Launched The 988 Suicide Hotline—And 86% Of Americans Don’t Know It

The number for the national suicide prevention hotline was changed to be shorter and easier to remember last year, but new data shows most Americans still haven’t learned the number 988.

Workout ‘Weekend Warriors’ Just As Healthy As Those Who Exercise Daily, New Study Shows

As long as you get 150 minutes of intense exercise a week, scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital say the health benefits will be the same no matter how it gets done.

This Age-Old Tradition Could Help Workers Adapt To Record-Breaking Heat

As stifling heat bears down on Europe and the United States, the idea of a midday siesta in the hottest part of the day is more appealing than ever.

FDA Approves Antibody For RSV After Challenging 2022 Season

RSV in infants often leads to the development of pneumonia or bronchiolitis—conditions that can result in emergency visits.

Millions Of Americans Face Air Quality Alerts: Here’s Where Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Headed Next

Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts again this week as Canadian wildfires continue to blaze.

Cedars-Sinai Hospital—One Of LA’s Largest Hospitals—Faces Federal Civil Rights Probe Over Treatment Of Black Mothers

The 2016 death of a Black mother at one of the largest medical centers in Los Angeles not only sparked national controversy, but is also linked to a new federal investigation.

What To Know About Djokovic’s Nano Patch And Why Some Experts Call It ‘Pseudoscience’

The patch is called a TaoPatch and is produced by an Italian company that claims the device can boost athletic performance, improve diseases like multiple sclerosis and build stamina.