Long before supermarkets or food pyramids existed, our great-great-great grandparents survived on whatever they could scavenge, hunt, or forage. Some groups in East Africa over three million years ago used sharp rocks to slice meat from bones, proving they weren’t just picking at leftovers—they were
Rhode Island just confirmed its second measles case of 2026—a young woman in her 20s who traveled from abroad to visit family. Health officials traced her exposure to Brown University Health Urgent Care in Middletown on April 24. The good news? She didn’t need hospital care. But her case is a remind
Europe is searching for stronger solutions after leaders decided recent energy ideas didn’t do enough. During a late meeting in Cyprus, officials agreed the latest plans from the group’s top policy team needed improvement. Talking on condition of privacy, a source said the proposals—like lowering so
A passenger on a JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diagnosed with measles after arriving at Logan Airport. Health officials say anyone who spent time in Terminal C between midnight and 2:30 a. m. on April 14 could have been exposed. The individual left the airport in a private car an
New Jersey is joining other states in setting up teams to boost public health efforts, especially after recent shifts in national health guidelines. These groups help share knowledge and tools to track and control diseases like measles, which has been popping up in pockets around the country. The s
The idea of looking after a patient’s inner life has long depended on stories and personal notes, which makes it hard to see real progress. A new test called the Spiritual Comfort Index (SCI) tries to fix that by turning feelings into numbers. It is meant to be quick, clear and useful for doctors
Heavy rains and high tides are putting six Massachusetts counties on alert through early Sunday. Areas near the shore could see water levels rise half a foot higher than usual, enough to flood roads and low-lying homes. Authorities warn against driving through flooded streets, where as little as a f
A new study shows that fewer babies are getting the hepatitis B vaccine in recent years. The drop is more than 10 percent from 2023 to August 2025, a trend that worries doctors. Hepatitis B is not as obvious as measles. It travels through blood or body fluids, so parents think newborns are sa
Some people in psychiatric wards get care they didn\'t ask for. This happens when staff believe someone is at risk of hurting themselves or others. But this approach raises big questions. Is it really helpful to force treatment? Or does it just take away control from people who need support the most
A new measles case has been confirmed in Weld County, bringing attention to the importance of vaccination. An adult who had not received the measles vaccine was a close contact of someone already infected in Weld County. On Monday afternoon, this person visited two medical facilities in Larime
