As the 2024 presidential election heats up, a new national poll reveals a significant shift in the dynamics of the race. Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the leading candidate, gaining a 5-point lead over former President Donald Trump among registered voters. This turnaround is largely at
As the nation grapples with the reverberations of a shifting political landscape, one issue has emerged as a clarion call for collective action: the maternal health crisis affecting Black women. On September 23, Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, will lead a roundtable discussion i
As the 2024 election season heats up, a new wave of Republican proposals threatens to unravel the progress made in healthcare reform. The party's aim is to repeal key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aiming to increase the cost of health insurance an
Utah is part of a unique group of states that are bucking the national trend of a decline in fatal overdoses. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a 10.6% drop in overdose deaths across the US, Utah's overdose deaths have increased by 8.08%. This anomaly is particularly
Deep in the heart of Texas, a toxic legacy lingers in the oilfields of Caldwell County. Hydrogen sulfide, a deadly gas, is being released in alarming levels, threatening the health and wellbeing of those living and working in the area. The gas, often referred to as the "rotten egg" smell, is a bypro
Are you tired of lying awake at night, wishing you could just drift off to dreamland? You're not alone. Millions of people struggle with sleep, and it's not just about getting a good night's rest. Sleep quality is closely tied to our overall well-being, and getting it right can have a significant im
Health care is a vital aspect of human life, and in many developed countries, it's a fundamental right. However, the United States stands out as a stark exception. Despite spending the most on health care, Americans are sicker, die younger, and struggle to afford essential health care. A recent repo
In the heart of Congo's gold mining town, Kamituga, a once-thriving community is now ravaged by the unseen epidemic of mpox. The town, home to over 300,000 people, has become the epicenter of the world's latest outbreak, with more than 6,000 suspected cases and over 1,000 new infections reported dai
Congo, a vast central African country, is struggling to contain outbreaks of mpox, a disease that has been endemic in the region for decades. The World Health Organization declared the outbreaks a global health emergency last month, and scientists have identified a new strain of mpox that may spread
Deep in the heart of South America, a severe drought has brought the Amazon River to a historic low, leaving the Colombian town of Leticia high and dry. The usually bustling waterway has shrunk by 10 meters in just a few months, causing food supplies and essential services to grind to a halt. Reside
