TOWN OF PINES, Ind. — Cathi Murray’s herb garden on Colorado Avenue conceals dark reminders of nearby pollution. As she digs, she unearths two gleaming black rocks, not just ordinary stones but coal ash, remnants of coal burned at the Michigan City Generating Station, roughly 3 miles from her home near Lake Michigan. These coal […]
An outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has resulted in the deaths of three passengers and illness in others. Despite the severity, health officials state the risk to the public remains low as hantavirus does not spread easily between people. Understanding Hantavirus Hantavirus is a rodent-borne virus that can cause severe health complications, such […]
Adam Van Voorhees, a 22-year-old student, frequently ate orange chicken until a noticeable change prompted him to reconsider his diet. A round white patch appeared on his arm, signaling a spike in his blood sugar to prediabetic levels following meals at Panda Express. Though he isn’t diabetic, Van Voorhees now packs his lunch, influenced by […]
A health worker in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, recently gathered medication for patients suspected of having the Bundibugyo virus. This event marks ongoing efforts to address a challenging outbreak. Trials are beginning for several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against this virus. Health workers in a makeshift Ebola treatment center in […]
With increasing inflation, market shifts, and high household debt, many retirees face financial challenges. Managing debt becomes crucial as income stabilizes. Credit card debt, in particular, can lead to late payments, delinquency, and potential legal actions by debt collectors. Some retirement assets have legal protections; others are vulnerable. Vulnerable Retirement Assets Creditors’ access to your […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $46 million investment to address the persistent pollution in the Tijuana River at the California-Mexico border. This funding aims to clean up over 100 billion gallons of raw sewage contaminated with industrial chemicals that have flowed into the river since 2018. Background of the Issue The Tijuana River issue stems […]
A judge in New Mexico has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s universal childcare program. This decision allows the program, considered ambitious and closely watched, to continue. The lawsuit was filed by Duke Rodriguez, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate, and other plaintiffs. They questioned the process used by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration, which […]
Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works diligently at the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory within the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe. This lab plays a crucial role in testing Ebola samples. Concerns regarding Ebola arose in mid-April when health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) noted suspicious deaths in the northeast. Samples from […]
In December 2024, Joseph Laedtke discovered he had nine half-siblings through an ancestry DNA test, all linking back to his mother’s former doctor. Mary Ellen Lukezich and her late husband, Thomas Laedtke, consulted Dr. Frederick Dettmann in the early 1980s due to fertility issues. They eventually agreed to use donor sperm for artificial insemination, with […]
In my late 20s, I faced burnout. I balanced a full-time journalism role in public radio, a dream job, but it came with endless news stories, early mornings, and stress. I yearned for travel, physical activity, and outdoor life. However, such changes might mean quitting my job. This struggle between seeking meaning and valuing stability […]