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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

Whooping Cough is Back: A Parent's Guide

We're seeing a big jump in whooping cough cases, especially in the Middle Atlantic states. As of early October, there were around 17,579 cases compared to just 3,962 last year! This bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, spreads like wildfire through coughs and sneezes. It's most dangerous fo

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Oct 14 2024HEALTH

New Study: 1 in 4 US Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

A recent survey by The Ohio State University revealed that one out of every four adults in the US suspects they might have undiagnosed ADHD. However, only a small fraction, about 13%, has discussed their concerns with a healthcare professional. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly know

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Oct 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Khloe Kardashian's Face after Surgery: A Closer Look

Khloe Kardashian, a 40-year-old reality star, recently opened up about a procedure she went through to fix her face after surgery to remove a tumor. She shared pictures on Snapchat showing a big dent on her right cheek, which was left after the tumor was taken out. Khloe explained that she waited fo

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

How La La Anthony Manages Her Autoimmune Disease and Inspires Others

La La Anthony, a well-known figure in entertainment, opened up about her struggle with plaque psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes irritated skin patches. Despite her high-profile career, she's dealt with this condition for years. While there's no cure, treatments can help manage symptoms. A

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Oct 10 2024CELEBRITIES

Royals' Emotional Return: Supporting Southport After Tragedy

Britain's Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, made a surprise visit to Southport, a town in northwest England, to meet families affected by a knife attack that killed three children. This marked Kate's first public appearance after completing her chemotherapy treatment for cancer. The li

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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

How Horses Help Heal: A Unique Therapy

Imagine finding calm in the middle of a mental health storm. That’s what horses can do. Every year, in October, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. This day highlights the importance of our mental well-being and the various ways we can improve it. For some people, horses play a major role in their

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Jenna Fischer, Star of 'The Office,' Fights Breast Cancer

So, you know Jenna Fischer from 'The Office?' Well, she recently went public about her breast cancer journey. She's 50 now and shared the news on Instagram in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fischer was diagnosed last December with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. This type is

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

Drug Overdoses Dip: States Lead the Way, but Why?

For the first time in decades, drug overdose rates are dropping in 40 states. Nationally, overdose deaths fell by about 10 percent in the year ending April 2024, from over 112,000 to around 101,000. States like North Carolina and Nebraska led the way with declines of 23 percent and 30 percent, respe

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

IVF Decision in Alabama: A Governor’s Concern

New Hampshire's Governor Chris Sununu has expressed concerns over a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. The court decided that an 1872 law, which allows parents to sue for the death of a minor child, applies to unborn children as well. This includes frozen embryos used in IVF treatments. The

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Medical Schools: Where Politics Trump Medicine?

Imagine a place where doctors-in-training are more worried about being politically correct than learning how to save lives. That’s the reality at some medical schools today, including one in Colorado. Students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU Medicine) are facing pressure to take

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