Ohio saw a rough Thanksgiving weekend on the roads. Eleven people lost their lives in eight crashes. This happened because of bad weather. Snow and strong winds made driving super dangerous. The Ohio State Highway Patrol had to deal with 766 crashes. That's 11% more than last year. Bad weather means
New Jersey's health department is sticking to its guns. They want all newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This decision comes as a federal panel, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is thinking about changing the rules. Seven states, including New Jersey, have teamed up. Th
Eli Lilly has decided to lower the prices of its weight loss drug, Zepbound, for people who pay out of pocket. This change is part of a bigger effort to make the medication more accessible to those who need it. The company announced that starting this week, the initial dose of Zepbound vials will co
In a recent turn of events, the US has found itself in the spotlight due to controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean. The focus is on a second strike that allegedly targeted survivors after the initial attack. The president has stepped in, backing a key figure, Pete Hegseth, who denies any involv
Baltimore is seeing more Mpox cases this year, but don't panic. Health officials say the risk to most people is still low. Since January, there have been 24 cases, with over half happening after September. Last year, only seven cases were reported in the whole year. This might sound scary, but it's
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services made a significant change recently. They picked Kirk Milhoan, a doctor who specializes in children's heart health, to lead a key group. This group gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines. The group is meeting soon t
Congo has declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, marking a significant win in the country's fight against the deadly virus. The 16th outbreak, which began in September 2023, has left a trail of 53 confirmed cases and 43 deaths. The health minister, Roger Kamba, announced the good news in Kin
Russia has just made it easier for many Chinese citizens to visit. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing tourists, business people, academics, artists, and athletes from China to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days. This move is seen as a way to strengthen ties between the two
Hepatitis B is a sneaky virus. It can hide in the body for years without showing any signs. This makes it dangerous because people might not even know they have it until it's too late. The virus can cause serious problems like liver failure and cancer. Babies are especially at risk. If they get infe
Vaccines have been a hot topic for years, especially when it comes to autism. Recently, a high-ranking health official suggested that vaccines might be linked to autism. This claim is not new, but it's important to look at the facts. Back in the late 1990s, a study by Andrew Wakefield claimed that
