In Nanyuki, Kenya, hundreds gathered to protest against plans by the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine center at the Laikipia Air Base. This demonstration followed a recent suspension by Kenya’s High Court on the facility’s establishment, pending a legal case by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog. These organizations […]
Google aims to combat disease-spreading mosquitoes by releasing up to 32 million sterile mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative, known as the ‘Debug’ program, focuses on using ‘good’ mosquitoes to eliminate the ones that carry diseases. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control. Of the 3,500 species, Aedes […]
The World Health Organization’s Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visited health workers at the Evangelical Medical Centre in Bunia, Congo, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This visit comes as Congo reports at least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola in its current outbreak. The outbreak remains concentrated in the eastern Ituri province, with 264 cases recorded […]
In an interview with CBS News last year, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his role as health secretary, commented on the state of American health through a parable. He stated, “If you want to eat doughnuts all day or drink sodas, that’s your choice.” He further questioned if society should care for individuals who become […]
At least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola have emerged in Congo’s latest outbreak. The central African nation reported these figures as of late Sunday. Patients who have recovered expressed their immense relief to The Associated Press. The outbreak is concentrated in Congo’s eastern Ituri province where 264 of the cases were identified, according to the […]
A possible development of a “super El Niño” in the Pacific may not only change weather patterns but also increase the risk of rare but deadly hantavirus infections in parts of the United States this summer. Experts warn that this could occur by boosting the rodent populations that carry the disease. The recent outbreak linked […]
In Durham, New Hampshire, Brenda and Brian Marquis have found a solution to their challenges. After the passing of their service dog, Booker T. Bones, they needed assistance with daily tasks. Enter Robbie, a robot designed to support them. Several times a day, Robbie moves from its charging station into their living room. It prompts […]
As we approach June 2026, social media and the real world reveal a persistent trend: numerous people continue to wear masks in public. One particular social media post gained significant attention when an individual shared their experience of wearing a mask at the British Museum in London, claiming it was for health protection and cognitive […]
En Bunia, República Democrática del Congo, cinco pacientes han logrado recuperarse de una rara variante de ébola, según informó Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Durante la inauguración de un nuevo centro de tratamiento del ébola en Bunia, Tedros señaló: “Cuatro personas serán dadas de alta hoy y una […]
Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns in late May about the lack of paid leave for women experiencing painful menstrual cycles. They described this shortfall as economic violence. Representative Adelita Grijalva from Arizona emphasized that workers should not have to choose between their rent payments and taking a day off to recover from a grueling gynecological procedure. […]