Malawi needs more blood than it can collect. Right now, the country has nearly 13% less blood than hospitals require. That gap means doctors sometimes delay surgeries or send families scrambling to find donors in emergencies. Schools could be part of the answer. Teenagers make up a big share of Mala
Sitting around too much is quietly becoming one of Morocco’s biggest health threats. As people spend more time parked in chairs—whether at work, in cars, or at home—health experts worry about the rise of long-term illnesses that don’t spread from person to person. These illnesses, called noncommunic
Nearly one in five teens has too much LDL cholesterol, the kind that clogs arteries. Younger kids aren’t far behind; about a third of children aged 6–12 already weigh more than doctors recommend. Fast food, screen time, and family habits often team up to push those numbers up. But the newest advice
Many people want to slow down aging but don’t like swallowing pills. A new option comes in the form of chewy gummies packed with a special ingredient called C15:0. Unlike most anti-aging supplements that rely on vitamins, these gummies focus on a fatty acid rarely discussed in mainstream health tren
South Carolina just wrapped up its 2026 legislative session, and with it, the state’s top public health official is packing up his desk. Dr. Ed Simmer, who took charge of the Department of Public Health during the pandemic, left the building on May 14 when the legislature refused to give him a perma
The Supreme Court has temporarily let people access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits and the mail. This drug, used in most US abortions today, works by blocking a pregnancy hormone and is usually taken with another pill to complete the process. It got initial approval in 2000
Demi Moore, known for her ageless style and long black hair, recently walked the Cannes red carpet in a glittering Jacquemus dress that drew as much attention to her arms as to the outfit itself. Fans and critics alike pointed out that her forearms appeared very thin, with deep lines that suggest
The country singer and social‑media personality has decided to pause his tour after a recent announcement on Instagram. He explained that he feels overwhelmed and unfulfilled, saying the pressure of performing has taken a toll on his mental well‑being. The message was clear: he needs time to focus o
The state has received a surprise $233 million boost in tax revenue, giving lawmakers more money to spend or cut taxes. Governor Dan McKee says the extra cash can help pay for this winter’s blizzard cleanup, cut a health‑insurance fee that funds primary care, and boost education funding. He al
A recent study looked at how Chinese college kids feel physically and mentally when they spend time on screens, eat emotionally, or stay active. Researchers handed out a questionnaire to 1, 800 students from three universities in Southwest China. The survey asked about screen time, how much they exe
