Health

Measles cases have risen in Washington State, with 26 cases confirmed so far this year, and the majority of those infected were unvaccinated, highlighting the importance of the MMR vaccine.

On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, healthcare professionals emphasize the urgent need to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black women, who represent half of all new HIV diagnoses among women in the United States. Efforts focus on raising awareness, promoting testing, and advocating for prevention and treatment measures to combat this ongoing public health challenge.

After losing his grandmother to the disease–and supporting his wife through two diagnoses–behavioral scientist Charles Rogers says lived experience, mistrust, and systemic inequities affect how Black women seek breast cancer prevention.

A recent study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters reveals a significant acceleration in global warming over the past decade. If this trend persists, the world is on track to surpass the critical global warming threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius before 2030, a limit set by international consensus.

A recent investigation has revealed that at least 111 substances, whose safety remains unverified, have been incorporated into foods, beverages, and supplements in the United States without oversight from the Food and Drug Administration. This situation arises from a regulatory loophole that permits manufacturers to self-certify the safety of their ingredients, bypassing the customary FDA review process.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has invoked emergency powers to terminate healthcare coverage for approximately 10,000 to 16,000 HIV patients, a decision that advocates warn could lead to increased mortality and a surge in HIV/AIDS cases across the state.

Hypertension is increasing among children and adolescents worldwide due to factors such as sedentary lifestyles, processed food consumption, and lack of access to regular health care, with Black children and teens being disproportionately affected.

The United States has experienced a decline in brick-and-mortar abortion clinics, with a reduction of 54 clinics since 2020, including 12 closures since March 2024. This trend is attributed to financial and community support challenges, compounded by Planned Parenthood closures driven by inflation and stagnant reimbursement rates.

DeShawn McClain's unexplained stroke in 2024, later linked to atrial fibrillation, prompted her to adopt a LINQ ICM heart monitor for continuous cardiac observation, empowering her advocacy for healthier living practices.

Poets and poet laureates across the country say creative expression helps people face grief, reclaim history, and imagine new paths forward.