In the heart of the nation's capital, a storm is brewing. It's not about the weather, but about justice. A federal judge has raised serious concerns about the recent policing surge in D. C. under President Trump's administration. The judge, Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui, has accused officials of c
Florida is making a big change. It will no longer require kids to get vaccines for common diseases. This includes measles, mumps, chickenpox, polio, and hepatitis. The state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, made this announcement. He compared vaccine mandates to "slavery. " Ladapo is known for dou
Hilaria Baldwin is set to join the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" for its 34th season, marking a significant shift in her career and personal life. Alongside her, a diverse group of contestants, including Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and former NBA player Baron Davis, will compete for the coveted
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 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
The U. S. recently updated its coronavirus vaccine guidelines. Now, only those at high risk or over 65 can get the shots. This change brings the U. S. more in line with other countries. But it's not all smooth sailing. The new rules have caused some confusion. People are unsure who exactly can get
COVID-19 might not be as scary as it once was, but it's still around and causing trouble, especially during the summer. This year, a new subvariant named XFG, also called "Stratus, " is making its way through California, causing a rise in cases. Experts say this isn't surprising because COVID tends
In the United States, HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a major cause of several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and some oral cancers. Since 2006, a vaccine has been available to protect against the most common cancer-causing HPV types. However, not enough children are getting this vaccin
