A recent court decision has allowed major medical organizations to continue their legal battle against vaccine policies set by U. S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. The lawsuit, filed by groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics, aims to challenge policies that they believe will reduce vacc
Women between the ages of 18 and 45 who are overweight or obese face a significant health challenge: a higher risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition affects how a woman's ovaries work and can lead to various health issues, including difficulty getting pregnant. To tackle
The flu is making a strong comeback this season. The CDC has labeled the 2025-26 flu season as "moderately severe. " This is a big jump from last year's numbers. So far, there have been at least 11 million illnesses, 120, 000 hospitalizations, and 5, 000 deaths. Last year, the numbers were much lowe
The U. S. has made some big changes to its childhood vaccine schedule. Starting now, four vaccines won't be on the standard list. Instead, parents and doctors will decide together if kids need them. These vaccines are for rotavirus, flu, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A. This isn't the usual
The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
The EPA is finally setting limits on perchlorate, a chemical found in rockets and explosives, in drinking water. This move comes after a long legal battle and a court order, not because the EPA thinks it will make a big difference to public health. Perchlorate can mess up the thyroid, which is espe
Flu cases in the U. S. have shot up over the holidays, and experts are warning that this season might be particularly tough. Recent data shows that flu activity is already worse than last winter's severe outbreak in many ways. COVID-19 cases are also rising, but they're still not as common as flu ca
The U. S. is facing a serious measles problem. In 2025, there were over 2, 000 cases. That's the highest number in many years. The last time it was this bad was in 1992. Back then, kids didn't get two doses of the MMR vaccine like they do now. Measles is super contagious. But vaccines help control
Science is not perfect. It changes over time. Some people think this means we should not trust it. They point out that scientists have been wrong before. For example, they once thought eggs were bad for you. Then they said eggs were fine. Now they are not sure again. But this way of thinking is not
People's choices about COVID-19 vaccines were heavily influenced by fear and distrust. As vaccines rolled out in Italy during the third wave of the pandemic, many people's decisions were not just about health. They were shaped by deeper psychological factors. Researchers wanted to understand why so
