In Iowa, a resident has recently died due to a rare virus called Lassa fever. This virus, originating in West Africa, can lead to permanent hearing loss in one-third of cases. Pregnant women aren't safe either; about 95% of infected pregnant women miscarry. The individual, who traveled back to the U
Picture this: a lively set in Los Angeles, California, filled with laughter on a Friday afternoon in September. The cast and crew of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place are busy perfecting a hilarious scene. The dialogue coach cheers them on, encouraging the young actors to nail their delivery. Once they h
In the Panhandle Health District, kids are becoming little health heroes! Each spring, the district's Lead Health Intervention Program visits schools to teach third to fifth graders about lead exposure. This year, students from Harrison Elementary, Pinehurst Elementary, and Silver Valley Christian A
Did you know that there's a wonderful collaboration happening in Gibson City, Illinois? The Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services Oncology Clinic and the Prairie Dragon Paddlers (PDP) have teamed up to make a real difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors. Christal Gossett, who heads the O
Olivia Munn made her red carpet appearance at InStyle’s Imagemaker Awards on a special note. For the first time since her recent battle with breast cancer, the actress showed off her mastectomy scars. She did so boldly, wearing a dark green slip dress with a low back, revealing her scars. This comes
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has sparked a new digital ad campaign targeting Latino voters after a comedian and Trump ally made racist comments about Puerto Ricans. This ad, set to run on popular platforms like YouTube TV and Hulu, argues that Latinos deserve better treatment than what for
Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en
In a surprising move, Israel's parliament recently voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides aid to Palestinian refugees. This agency has been the main source of humanitarian assistance in Gaza for decades. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused U
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe has been making waves for his racially charged jokes. At a recent Trump rally in New York's Madison Square Garden, Hinchcliffe made headlines with offensive comments aimed at Puerto Rico and other communities. He compared Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage in the
Think about self-care. Mostly, we think of facials, therapy sessions, and nails. But what about our breasts? Breast cancer affects Black women the most, yet breast health often takes a back seat. That's why Estée Lauder Companies launched the "Breast Care is Self-Care" campaign during Breast Cancer
