A child is screened for malnutrition at a health clinic in Baidoa, Somalia, amid concerns about famine. In February 2025, reports emerged that a respected U.S. famine warning system was ‘currently unavailable.’ This system, known as FEWS NET, offered a database essential for pinpointing areas at high risk of famine, aiding preparations for relief efforts. […]
Rebecca Lanning received a distressing call last Friday regarding her 4-year-old son’s potential rabies exposure during a family outing. The incident took place thirteen days prior, on August 15, when the family attended a dinosaur exhibit in Mocksville, North Carolina. They enjoyed food trucks, carnival games, and a petting zoo where Lanning’s son fed baby […]
For close to 70 years, food and beverage companies have managed to introduce new ingredients to the market by self-certifying them as ‘generally recognized as safe’ (GRAS), without any obligation to inform the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, a new proposal aims to change this by requiring companies to notify the FDA when adding […]
In recent years, Arkansas has been recognized as the most pro-life state in the United States, maintaining this status for six years as noted by Americans United for Life. Despite this recognition, a recent report by the March of Dimes highlights significant challenges in the state’s maternity care system. According to the report, a substantial […]
The U.S. government is preparing to significantly reduce funding for global health initiatives in developing countries. This effort aligns with ongoing attempts to encourage these nations to increase their own health spending. On August 31, 2026, it was disclosed that the Trump administration intends to slash tens of billions of dollars from global health funding […]
Heat claims the lives of thousands of Americans annually, yet this cause is often underreported. As climate change amplifies summer heat, the true extent of heat-related deaths in the U.S. remains unaccounted for. The current system for data collection is inconsistent, leading to significant undercounting. Addressing this gap is key to preventing more fatalities. NPR […]
Health authorities in North Carolina have issued a public health alert following potential rabies exposure at a mobile petting zoo. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) confirmed that three baby goats tested positive for rabies at Farm Adventures in Harmony, Iredell County. The laboratory results were revealed on August 28, and […]
For many women in Arkansas, accessing routine prenatal care is a significant challenge. In some cases, it involves traveling an hour or more for appointments that are considered essential for a healthy pregnancy. According to a March of Dimes report, Arkansas faces a pressing issue regarding maternity care. The report highlights that 33 out of […]
In 2019, a tragic accident profoundly affected my family. A wrong-way driver collided head-on with our vehicle while attempting to overtake a motorcycle uphill, driving his Ford F-150 truck into us. The crash resulted in my husband and son sustaining broken bones, while my daughter and I suffered severe injuries. Our seatbelts caused damage to […]
Denise Warner’s Unexpected Experience Denise Warner, 57, living in London, United Kingdom, shared a gripping account of surviving a heart attack. Originally from the United States, Warner initially dismissed the symptoms as carpal tunnel pain. She described feeling a tingling sensation in her arms and hands while watching TV one evening in May last year. […]