A group of nine former CDC leaders, who served under both Republican and Democratic administrations, have raised serious concerns about the recent actions of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They believe his decisions are putting public health in jeopardy. The former directors, including Dr.
The Burning Man festival, known for its vibrant art and free-spirited community, faced a grim moment recently. A man was found dead at a campsite, sparking a murder investigation. The discovery happened just as the iconic Man structure was set ablaze, a key moment in the festival. A festival attend
Stephan Lutz, the CEO of BitMEX, has a background that spans business administration, economics, banking, and finance. He began his career as a corporate finance analyst at Dresdener Bank and later moved to Deutsche Börse, where he became fascinated by blockchain technology. Despite his impressive r
People with diabetes often face serious foot problems. One big issue is called chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). This means not enough blood flows to their legs and feet. Doctors can do surgeries to fix this. But how well these surgeries work can depend on how bad the foot ulcers are. Foot
In the early 1900s, national parks were more about looks than actual conservation. Park managers would clear underbrush, cut trees for views, and kill thousands of predators like mountain lions and wolves. They didn't realize how much damage they were doing to the ecosystems. Enter George Meléndez W
Chicago is facing a serious crime problem. Many people think the reason is a lack of police officers. There are 1, 600 empty jobs in the Chicago Police Department. This means fewer officers to respond to emergencies. Last year, 225 "911" calls went unanswered. These calls included reports of gunshot
Pregnancy can be tough on a woman's body, and complications like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes can stick around, raising the risk of heart problems later in life. But here's a little-known fact: breastfeeding might help turn the tide on this risk. Women who've had complicated pregnancies are
The US is seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, especially in the South Central region. States like Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas are reporting a 15% positivity rate. This might not show the full picture, though. Many people are using at-home tests or ignoring mild symptoms, so the
COVID-19 is making a comeback in the U. S. , but it's not as bad as before. As schools reopened and colder months approached, COVID cases and hospitalizations started to climb. However, they are still much lower than in previous years. For the week ending August 9, the COVID hospitalization rate wa
CVS has introduced a new rule for COVID-19 vaccines in 14 states, including New York. Now, you need a prescription to get the updated shot. This change comes as the federal health officials have stopped recommending the vaccine for everyone over 6 months old. The updated COVID-19 vaccines have been
