HEALTH NEWS
With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work
Read full article: With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost workThe CDC is in turmoil, with outside groups stepping in to handle work once done by the agency.
NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to two city-run buildings, including Harlem Hospital
Read full article: NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak linked to two city-run buildings, including Harlem HospitalA New York City hospital and another city-run building were sources for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem that killed seven people and sickened dozens of others.
Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals
Read full article: Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicalsFire departments are increasingly switching to gear that doesn’t contain potentially cancer-causing chemicals.
Health leaders launch new Latino-focused data hub to combat NIH budget cuts
Read full article: Health leaders launch new Latino-focused data hub to combat NIH budget cutsA national group of Latino public health leaders has announced the launch of a new research institute, which they say is a response to the hundreds of millions in federal funding cuts related to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 95 people since January
Read full article: Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 95 people since JanuaryAt least 95 people in more than a dozen states have been sickened in an outbreak of salmonella poisoning tied to recalled eggs.
UN food agency chief says women and children are starving in Gaza and pressed Netanyahu on aid
Read full article: UN food agency chief says women and children are starving in Gaza and pressed Netanyahu on aidThe director of the U.N. World Food Program says it's “very evident” after a visit to Gaza that there is not enough food and that mothers and children are starving.
The trauma effect: How crisis shapes a child’s brain
Read full article: The trauma effect: How crisis shapes a child’s brainExperts say traumatic events, including the recent school shooting in Minneapolis, can rewire a child's developing brain even if they're not directly impacted by it. The way we parent can help children build resilience in even the most confusing times.
Ready to try sleep supplements? Read this first
Read full article: Ready to try sleep supplements? Read this firstIf you’re having trouble sleeping, you are not alone. According to a nationally representative Consumer Reports survey, only 43% of us would describe our sleep quality as good or very good.
CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infections
Read full article: CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infectionsFederal health officials have scaled back FoodNet, a program that tracked food poisoning infections in the U.S. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network has cut required monitoring to just two pathogens that cause infections, down from eight.
Supercharging your walk: 11 minutes to better health
Read full article: Supercharging your walk: 11 minutes to better healthA British study found that engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, or a brisk walk, can have some major health benefits. Just 75 minutes a week, or 11 minutes a day, can decrease your risk of early death by 23%.
To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicier
Read full article: To get that perfect ear of corn, weather has to cooperate. But climate change is making it dicierClimate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.
Cold, hard truth about ice baths: Cold plunge has shocking benefits, but could also have serious side effects
Read full article: Cold, hard truth about ice baths: Cold plunge has shocking benefits, but could also have serious side effectsIce baths are the hot new trend in cold therapy with a chill following. Both C-suite executives and Gen Zers are installing them right in their own homes. But ice baths can have serious side effects if done wrong.
California bill would require restaurants to disclose food allergens on menus
Read full article: California bill would require restaurants to disclose food allergens on menusCalifornia could become the first U.S. state to require restaurants to disclose common food allergens in each menu item under legislation being considered by state lawmakers.
HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rights
Read full article: HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rightsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights.
Doctor accused of secretly recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital restrooms released on bail
Read full article: Doctor accused of secretly recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital restrooms released on bailA trainee surgeon in Australia has been released on bail after being accused of secretly recording hundreds of medical colleagues in hospital restrooms.
Court orders stray dogs in New Delhi released, easing its order to move them all to shelters
Read full article: Court orders stray dogs in New Delhi released, easing its order to move them all to sheltersIndia’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of all stray dogs that were removed from New Delhi streets after sterilization and immunization following an increase in the number of people who were bitten by dogs.
A Berlin garden of flavorsome herbs revives a monastic health tradition from the Middle Ages
Read full article: A Berlin garden of flavorsome herbs revives a monastic health tradition from the Middle AgesIn a secluded lot next to a former gasworks in suburban Berlin, Martin Rötzel is breathing new life into a tradition of centuries past: the monastery garden.
Alaska medical board approves draft to discipline providers of gender-affirming care for youth
Read full article: Alaska medical board approves draft to discipline providers of gender-affirming care for youthThe Alaska State Medical Board has approved preliminary language that could result in disciplinary action against medical professionals who provide gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Death toll from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111
Read full article: Death toll from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City rises to 6 and infections hit 111New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment.
Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agency
Read full article: Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agencyAn internal CDC email reveals that the Georgia man who shot at CDC buildings on Aug. 8 likely tried to enter the campus two days earlier.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push
Read full article: Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI pushThe Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar's Head plant reopens
Read full article: Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar's Head plant reopensFederal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a Boar's Head deli meat plant when it reopens after an deadly listeria outbreak.
Puerto Rico's schools are unequipped to cope with ever hotter heat waves
Read full article: Puerto Rico's schools are unequipped to cope with ever hotter heat wavesStudents and teachers often suffer heat-related illnesses at schools in Puerto Rico, one of many places where extreme heat is disrupting children’s education more frequently.