Emergency room nurse Crystal Dhooghe spoke at a rally held at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. On March 17, she addressed the issues facing healthcare workers like herself. Since September 1, 2025, she and many colleagues have been on strike at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital. The strike highlights a growing concern about workplace violence […]
The current Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has reached an alarming milestone of 5,000 cases. This reflects a significant spread of the virus at an unprecedented pace. Government reports as of Wednesday detail 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths, indicating a swift escalation of the crisis. The outbreak has severely impacted some of the most […]
OpenAI has introduced a new version of ChatGPT specifically designed for teenagers aged 13 to 17. The platform aims to provide educational support and safe interaction, addressing the unique needs and developmental stages of teens who use AI for schoolwork and companionship. The company emphasizes safety with increased content restrictions, such as limits on discussions […]
The West Nile virus has been detected in 32 states during the peak summer months, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of August 18, the CDC’s ArboNET system recorded 222 human cases, including 156 neuroinvasive cases affecting the nervous system. Their map also shows non-human activity in mosquitoes and […]
Opening statements began on a Tuesday in a trial against Meta Platforms in Oakland, California. Advocates and parents of social media victims gathered outside the federal courthouse. They held a banner featuring names of children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, such as cyberbullying and sextortion. Among the names were Giovanni, […]
Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes included offenses against children, yet the focus diverted to celebrity, money, and politics. The necessary discussion on child sexual abuse was overshadowed. Elizabeth J. Letourneau, PhD, from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, expresses her anger over this oversight. In a podcast with Newsweek’s Parting Shot, she discussed her book One […]
COVID-19 cases are rising in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that infections are increasing in nearly all states, with no states showing a decline. As of mid-August, severe cases remain uncommon, and COVID-related emergency room visits are notably low. The CDC uses wastewater data to monitor COVID-19 trends. […]
Covid-19 cases have been increasing with a summer wave, and experts project a subsequent wave in the winter months. Pharmacy protocols in many states are aligned with ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) guidelines regarding Covid vaccinations. As of August 18, 2026, federal preparations for the upcoming Covid vaccine updates seemed on schedule. The Food […]
The Orland Park Village Board has given the nod to a significant development on Northwestern Medicine’s campus, agreeing to a $275 million cancer center and accompanying parking structure. This expansion near Centennial Park is set to enhance the local community. “I think it’s going to be a great amenity to the village,” said board member […]
Yvette Ramirez, a 36-year-old living in the Netherlands, had never smoked and had no family history of lung cancer. Yet, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer after a persistent cough. Speaking to Newsweek, Ramirez shared her shock at the diagnosis, which highlights a growing trend where lung cancer emerges in younger, nonsmoking individuals […]