The White House experiences another COVID-19 case
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has tested positive for COVID-19 and has joined the growing number of cases in Capitol…
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The war against cancer continues. Won’t you join the fight?
The very mention of the word cancer is disheartening. It’s a disease that kills more than just its victims.…
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NFL Concussions Fast Facts
Here’s a look at concussions in the National Football League. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the…
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US life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop in 2021, study finds
Life expectancy in the United States took another hit in 2021, furthering a dramatic decline from 2020 that was the largest since World War II,…
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Rolling back opioid limits
In a 54-5 vote, Arizona state lawmakers proposed SB 1162, granting them to roll back the limits of how much doctors can prescribe opioids to their…
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Dirty Dozen 2022: Produce with the most and least pesticides
Strawberries and spinach continue to top the annual list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of…
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Poll: Most Americans have not returned to pre-pandemic life
According to a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll, the pandemic is not over for many people, finding most Americans report they have not entirely…
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Arizona company reduces Covid testing, cites lack of funding
A leading Arizona provider of Covid-19 vaccinations and testing says a lack of federal funding has forced it to drop dozens of testing sites and is…
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April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is home to Autism Acceptance Month. From April 1 to April 30, people around the world bring light to mental and cognitive disabilities and how…
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Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine during early pregnancy not associated with risk of birth defects: study
A new study looking at ultrasounds from more than 3,000 women has found that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant was not associated with…
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Lack of sleep linked to weight gain, new study says
“Insufficient sleep can influence our eating behavior, making us eat more and consume foods, especially high in carbohydrates and fat,” explains …
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Obesity increased during the pandemic
A new study shows obesity rates among u-s adults got worse during the covid…
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Researchers say they have found protein biomarkers for breast cancer in breast milk
In a small study, researchers have identified protein biomarkers for breast cancer using breast milk, a discovery that they believe is the first step…
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With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health
As Benito Luna-Herrera teaches his 7th-grade social studies classes, he is on alert for signs of inner…
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Study shows limiting salt intake can reduce the risk of heart failure
Strict limits on salt intake can boost quality of life for people dealing with heart…
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WHO says 99% of world’s population breathes poor-quality air
The U.N. health agency says nearly everybody in the world breathes air that doesn’t meet its standards for air…
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UK hits record COVID-19 levels; nearly 5 million infected
The prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.K. has reached record levels, with about 1 in 13 people estimated to be infected with the virus in the past week,…
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A big increase in migrants at the US-Mexico border is expected
More migrants are coming to the US-Mexico border, and officials say they expect the number to…
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‘Youth are in crisis’: Mental health of US high school students worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic, CDC survey finds
Mental health concerns among high school students in the United States were exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to survey results…
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Marijuana second-hand smoke more dangerous than cigarettes
A new study shows second hand smoke from marijuana can be much more dangerous than from…
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