Category: healthcare

Why Are Black Mothers At More Risk Of Dying?

Studies conducted in the U.S. and UK show that Black women are consistently much more likely to die from complications surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. Some have pointed to systemic problems within healthcare and assumptions made about patients ba…

Coronavirus Shut Down Water Monitoring At A Radioactive Waste Site For Months

Technical Area 54 is a part of Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) in New Mexico – the same Los Alamos that was home to the Manhattan Project, which ushered in the atomic era and today continues to produce radioactive triggers for nuclear weapons.

Telemedicine: The Future And Changing Habits

As the pandemic continues to spread, telemedicine platforms are attracting large amounts of investment: the combination of patient information, advanced algorithms and remote interaction platforms for communication with physicians is turning into one o…

These 75 Hand Sanitizers Have Been Recalled By The FDA For Methanol Contamination

Exposure to methanol can lead to life-threatening injuries.

The Risks Of Using Milk To Soothe Tear-Gassed Eyes; An Expert Says Use Water Instead

As protestors face continued tear-gassing, a warning about how to soothe burning eyes.

Older Americans: A Glaring Omission In Pandemic Priorities

Sen. Warren, a Democratic Party leader and astute, well-meaning politician, omits long-term care centers in her demands for U.S. pandemic funding.

DOJ Charges Chinese Hackers With Trying To Steal Coronavirus Research As Part Of Decade-Long Intrusion Campaign

The move could throw U.S.-China relations further into jeopardy.

The Transmission Rate Of Covid-19 Needs To Decrease Before Schools Reopen, U.S. Surgeon General Says

The Trump administration and public health officials have continued to disagree about when and how schools should reopen.

An Infectious Disease Doctor Explains Why The U.S. Is Failing To Control The Coronavirus Pandemic – And How That Can Be Fixed

Dr. Mark Kortepeter, whose been on the frontlines of multiple epidemics, explains both what’s going wrong with the U.S. coronavirus response and how it can get back on track.

More Covid-19 Testing Is The Answer. But How?

To boost Covid-19 testing capacity, we need to understand the key roadblocks.