The latest data from health officials shows that the flu vaccine did not protect many people this winter. Only about a quarter of adults who got the shot avoided serious illness that would lead to a doctor visit or hospital stay. Children who were vaccinated had a slightly better chance of sta
The Panamanian government is calling on COSCO Shipping, a major Chinese company, to return its services to the Balboa port. The request comes after COSCO announced it would stop operating there, a move that surprised officials because the company handles about 4 % of the cargo passing through the ca
In the late 1700s, federal employees had no idea what “balance” meant. They worked in dangerous jobs—railroads, steel mills, and early factories—without safety nets or health plans. Survival was the only benefit; rest, exercise, or dental care were distant ideas. After a century of industrial
A new milestone shows that more companies want one place to handle all their money matters. Haven, a software service that mixes bookkeeping, tax filing and reporting, has now helped 1, 000 businesses across the United States. The jump in users signals that firms are tired of juggling differen
The Brazilian Finance Ministry has nudged its inflation outlook upward for the current year, citing a rise in expected oil prices linked to tensions between the United States and Israel over Iran. The update comes just before the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting, where officials are weighing w
'The use of antibiotics that isn’t needed can raise health costs and create side effects. Many nations have tried to fix this by launching stewardship programs that guide doctors on proper prescribing. Yet, nobody knows if these efforts actually save money when they focus on primary‑care doctors. A
The idea that a war could simply “cut it off and kill it” feels oddly clear to those who lived through the Gulf War. Yet, for many people in Iran, the recent strikes have taken on a different meaning – not just bombs but hope for change. In the summer of 2024, when U. S. forces targeted Iranian n
Pennsylvania is losing more than a thousand pharmacies since 2020, turning towns and suburbs into “pharmacy deserts. ” When a pharmacy closes, residents must drive farther for medicine, vaccines, and advice from trusted experts. Missing doses or delayed treatment can lead to serious health problems.
During the first wave of a global health crisis, most people found themselves staying at home for months. Some families felt closer, while others struggled to keep things together. Research into this period examined more than 160 studies about how couples and children coped. The findings sh
People often think the death penalty is only for the most terrible offenders. In reality, those who face execution are usually poor, have learning disabilities, and rarely get strong legal help. They also face higher chances of being sentenced to death when their victim is white. A case in Alabama
