By Annette Regan, The Conversation Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, is on the rise. Already in 2025 the U.S. has recorded 8,485 cases. That’s compared with 4,266 cases during the same period in 2024. Like measles, which is also spreading at unprecedented levels, whooping cough, more formally […]
Every June, the Alzheimer’s Association leads a nationwide initiative to shine a light on one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the United States — Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. This month is a vital time to empower all Americans, including immigrant communities, with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Understanding healthcare coverage in New York can be complex, especially with programs like Medicare and Medicaid. While both provide crucial health benefits, they operate under different rules and serve distinct populations. For many New Yorkers, however, the optimal strategy involves applying for both, leveraging the strengths of each program to maximize […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says the Department of Health and Human Services recommendations eliminating pregnant women and healthy children from Covid-19 vaccine eligibility is worrisome and not based on scientific data. Pregnant women are severely immunocompromised during gestation, but in the US they will no longer be eligible […]
By Rebecca Schein, THE CONVERSATION Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May […]
By Hanna D. Paton , THE CONVERSATION The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years. Since early […]
By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor For NBA fans, the term “deep vein thrombosis” (DVT) has become more than just medical jargon — it is a stark reminder of the physical toll professional athletes face. In the past year, the league has been shaken by the diagnoses of […]
By Department of Health Department Urges Travelers to Ensure They Are Vaccinated ALBANY, N.Y. (April 2, 2025) – The New York State Department of Health today issued a travel advisory for all New Yorkers urging them to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles before international travel or travel to an area in the U.S. experiencing an […]
By Sandy Conners In a world increasingly driven by visual aesthetics and self-expression, wigs, makeup, and plastic surgery have become powerful tools for women to transform their appearance. These changes often extend beyond the physical, influencing personality, self-confidence, and social interactions. While these transformations can be empowering, they may also risk disconnecting an individual from […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. the Law Firm Figeroux & Associates Swearing has long been viewed as a social taboo, often associated with vulgarity and lack of self-control. However, recent studies have shed new light on the surprising health benefits of swearing, suggesting that it might play a more positive role in our lives than previously […]