New York City's Health Department is looking to hire outside help to shield its employees from harassment. This comes after a lot of criticism about how they handled the COVID-19 pandemic. The department wants to create new safety rules and train up to 75 staff members. These include leaders, resear
Andrew Whitworth, a well-known NFL broadcaster, recently brought attention to a serious issue that's often overlooked: the health impact of a demanding schedule. After several weeks of covering back-to-back games, he opened up about the physical toll it's taking on him. Whitworth, who works as an a
Broadway actors have managed to avoid a strike that could have disrupted 32 shows during the busy season. The Actors' Equity union, which has over 51, 000 members, announced a tentative three-year deal with The Broadway League. This agreement covers theater owners, producers, and operators. However
A young child in Olmsted County has been diagnosed with measles, sparking concerns among health experts. The child, who is too young to have received the full course of vaccinations, had recently traveled abroad. This is a wake-up call for parents who may be hesitant about vaccines. Measles is no j
Mark Chesnutt, a well-known country music artist, recently faced a serious health scare that led to the cancellation of his upcoming performance. The 62-year-old singer was taken to a hospital in Louisiana after feeling unwell before a show. Reports indicate that he was admitted for tests due to low
Researchers dug into how vitamin D levels might affect muscle health in older folks. They focused on sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength that can happen as people age. The study looked at both men and women over two years to see if there was a link between vitamin D and this co
In China, robots are doing more than just taking over jobs. They might also be helping people live healthier lives. Researchers looked at how robots affect health, especially chronic diseases. They found that when more robots are used in a city, fewer people get chronic illnesses. The study used da
William Paterson University is making a big move to boost its health and sports programs. They recently started building a new $40 million center. This place is going to be huge, with two floors and 55, 000 square feet of space. It's more than twice the size of their current sports center. The new
Researchers have been exploring the connection between women's health and spirituality for years. They've looked at a huge amount of data from studies done between 2000 and 2024. Using advanced tools, they've analyzed over 2, 000 articles written by more than 1, 400 authors from nearly 50 countries.
World Menopause Day is a global event that shines a light on the challenges women face during menopause. It's a chance to see how different places handle this stage of life. In the U. S. , only a small number of women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage menopause symptoms. This is much l
