Did you know that more people without medical training are saving lives by using naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses? A recent study found that from 2020 to 2022, the use of this antidote by laypeople rose by 43%. This is great news, as it might be one reason why opioid overdose deaths i
Imagine waking up to find that whooping cough cases have skyrocketed. That's exactly what's happening in Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported a five-fold increase in whooping cough cases nationally. But in Pennsylvania and Delaware, the situation i
One year after a tragic event in Lewiston, Maine, where an Army reservist killed 18 people in a bowling alley and a bar, lawyers are taking action. They represent survivors and families of victims, alleging that the U.S. military and related institutions failed to act on warning signs from the shoot
Imagine this: heart disease isn't just a problem for the elderly. The American Heart Association aimed to cut heart disease deaths by 20%, but they fell short, achieving only a 15% reduction. Surprisingly, only 9% of Americans have ideal heart health. Experts point to a struggling primary healthcare
Heart disease might seem like an old issue, but it's still the leading cause of death in the U.S. What's the deal? Our healthcare system is grappling with common conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It's not just about personal choices; factors like race, gender, and where you
Ever since the opioid crisis skyrocketed, there’s been a push to make naloxone, a life-saving overdose reversal drug, easily available to anyone. Recently, a study found that more people without medical training are using it to save lives. From June 2020 to June 2022, emergency services saw a 6.1% d
Imagine you’re a doctor, juggling countless patient appointments and piles of paperwork. Enter AI, promising to lighten the load. But is it living up to its hype? AI can automate tasks, assist with decisions, and even predict diseases. But it’s not perfect. Some tools, like those using big language
Ever wondered why you spend hours scrolling through TikTok? You're not alone. Millions do the same. But what's the cost? A report claims that TikTok knew teens were getting hooked. The app's Chinese roots make U.S. officials suspicious. They want TikTok to leave or sell its U.S. section. In 2019, Ti
Vice President Kamala Harris has rolled out a new plan aimed at supporting Black men across various aspects of life. This agenda, unveiled on Monday, includes measures to assist entrepreneurs, educators, and those involved in digital currencies. It also addresses health issues that disproportionatel
This year's presidential election is set to make history. Voters face a big choice: should they bring back former President Donald Trump, or elect Kamala Harris as the first female president? Both candidates have different views on crucial topics like abortion, foreign policy, healthcare, housing, i
