The measles virus is making a comeback in the U. S. This highly contagious disease is spreading rapidly, with over 700 cases reported in 2025 so far. This is more than double the number of cases seen in all of 2024. The outbreak has hit several states hard, with Texas reporting the most cases. Sadly, two young children and an adult have died from measles-related illn...
CT scans are a common tool in modern medicine. They help doctors spot and diagnose health issues. They also guide medical procedures. But there is a catch. These scans expose people to ionizing radiation. This type of radiation is known to cause cancer. A recent study shed light on this issue. It suggested that CT scans might be linked to a significant number of canc...
A high-ranking official in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has a history of spreading false information about vaccines. This official, along with the President, has repeatedly suggested that vaccines are connected to autism. This idea has been thoroughly debunked by numerous studies. Despite this, the administration is moving forward with a large-sc...
Obesity and depression are two major health issues that often go hand in hand. In the US, obesity rates have skyrocketed since 1990. Many people struggle with both conditions at the same time. This can lead to a host of other health problems. These include sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver disease, and heart issues. It is crucial to addres...
Ukraine is facing a growing problem with Lyme disease. This illness is caused by bacteria from the Borrelia family. It spreads through the bites of infected ticks, specifically the Ixodes type. Lyme disease has become a big issue for public health in Ukraine. The number of reported cases has been going up since the year 2000. This is when officials started keeping tr...
Measles cases are surging across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, with 258 confirmed cases. Health officials are pushing for more people to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to curb the spread. The vaccine is highly effective, but misinformation is causing confusion. The US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently spoke about the ...
In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has sparked a heated debate. The first child to die of measles in the U. S. in over 20 years has left many people questioning the truth. The cause of death was met with doubt from anti-vaccine activists. They spread false rumors that the child was actually sick with RSV and pneumonia, and that the hospital did no...
In a surprise move, a federal health journal restarted after a two-week break. It published two reports on wildfires. This journal is a big deal in the public health world. It is published every week and it gives updates on diseases and other health issues. One report looked at the Maui wildfire last year. It tested the blood of firefighters for PFAS. PFAS are ...
More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. The Environmental Protection Agency has over a thousand employees unde...
This flu and Covid vaccine season is off to a slow start, says the CDC. As of mid-November, only about one-third of U. S. adults have gotten their flu shot, while roughly 18% have received the latest Covid vaccines. This is similar to last year's rates. The CDC urges everyone, especially the elderly and those with medical conditions, to get vaccinated. Flu and Covid ...