In 2025, infant mortality rates in the United States reached a new all-time low, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The rate fell to slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, showing a small yet statistically important decline from roughly 5.5 in 2024 and 5.6 […]
On Monday, June 15, 2026, a paramedic stood by a suspected Ebola patient inside an ambulance at a treatment center in Bunia, Congo. Ebola, known as one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally, is rapidly spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, now posing a potential threat to South Sudan. During past […]
A 44-year-old woman with a history of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder was admitted to Albany Care, a psychiatric facility in Evanston, in 2023 for her safety. In October of that year, a fellow resident entered her room unsupervised and raped her. A lawsuit filed in Cook County accused Albany Care of negligence. Tests confirmed she […]
An alarming social media trend known as the ‘Benadryl challenge’ has led to serious consequences, with an Oklahoma teenager experiencing critical health issues. The challenge involves consuming excessive amounts of Benadryl and attempting to remain awake despite its sedative effects. This misuse can result in severe side effects like seizures and cardiac arrest. The affected […]
The health secretary is working to resume the functions of a government advisory panel on vaccines. This move comes after a judge suspended its decisions and prevented scheduled meetings. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced scrutiny during a House hearing in April. In June of last year, he dismissed all 17 members of a […]
A passenger from a cruise ship, exposed to hantavirus in early May, is being held at a quarantine facility in Nebraska against her wishes. Despite others returning home under monitoring, Angela Perryman, 47, remains in quarantine following a decision by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This decision goes against a medical review by the […]
Former professional wrestler and actor Tyler Mane, known for roles in “X-Men” and “Halloween,” has revealed his diagnosis of breast cancer. He shared this information publicly to address the often-overlooked condition in men. Mane stated, “I have some bad news. I start chemo today.” He highlighted that one in 750 men will be diagnosed with […]
A recent study from Norway suggests that individuals who are divorced or widowed may face a higher risk of death compared to those who remain in a marriage or partnership. Researchers examined extensive national health data to understand how living without a partner might affect mortality rates. The study was published in the journal BMJ […]
Executive Order on Federal Jobs President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at increasing accountability among federal employees. The order introduces a new employment category for the federal workforce. Scope of the Order This new classification will affect approximately 8,000 senior-level career employees. These are individuals in supervisory and policymaking roles. Initial estimates […]
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 […]