Congress is close to making daylight saving time (DST) permanent in the U.S. However, health experts warn that this shift might have negative health consequences. Some believe Americans may never fully adjust. For years, legislators have aimed to make DST permanent, arguing that changing clocks is outdated. They claim extra evening sunlight could boost the […]
During a summer filled with record-breaking heat and an abundance of ticks, the emergence of a stomach bug might seem overwhelming. Today, we face the highest count yet of cyclosporiasis cases this season. This illness stems from ingesting the eggs of Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite found in contaminated produce or water. The outbreak grabs attention […]
Cancer disparities remain a pressing issue, affecting different communities unequally. A report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) highlights these disparities, especially among rural Americans and Black women. Rural residents face an 18% higher mortality rate from cancer, while Black women are 35% more likely to die from breast cancer compared to their […]
A cyclospora outbreak has drawn attention to a food surveillance program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This gastrointestinal illness has affected thousands across the United States. According to a former agency official, recent budget cuts have not impacted the current situation significantly. However, these cuts limit the CDC’s capacity to monitor […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a rise in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic gastrointestinal infection, reported across 34 states. As of the latest report, there are 1,645 confirmed cases, although the actual number is likely higher due to underreporting and symptom lag. Michigan has notably reported 3,309 cases. Hospitalizations and […]
Dr. Erica Schwartz is set to attend a Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nominated by President Trump, Schwartz will appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to discuss her qualifications and vision for the role. This hearing marks […]
Erica Schwartz, who was a deputy U.S. surgeon general during the first term of President Donald Trump, is scheduled for a confirmation hearing this Wednesday morning. She has been nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the hearing, Schwartz is likely to discuss her plans and vision for the CDC. […]
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is spreading across parts of the United States, leading to air quality alerts in multiple states and posing health risks for millions. The fires are generating large smoke plumes that travel hundreds of miles south, affecting air quality far from the original fire locations. States such as Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, […]
A health worker was at the Evangelical Medical Center in Bunia in Eastern Congo on Friday, July 3, 2026. Ebola clinical trials are scheduled to occur there. Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in Eastern Congo emerge from unknown chains of transmission, according to the World Health Organization. This indicates the outbreak spreads faster than […]
Democracy thrives when unexpected opportunities for progress are embraced. The challenges faced by women’s health in the current environment are significant. The Trump administration has worsened an already bleak status quo. Currently, women in the United States face higher rates of death from preventable causes compared to other developed countries. Maternal mortality rates in the […]