COVID 19

North Carolina Faces Whooping Cough Surge: Is Fading Vaccine Immunity to Blame?

North Carolina Faces Whooping Cough Surge: Is Fading Vaccine Immunity to Blame?

Most people know whooping cough by its distinctive name. It’s named for the “whoop” sound made when someone tries to ... Read more

Exploring the Effects of COVID-19 on Alcohol-Related Health Trends Among Hypertensive Patients in Sweden

Exploring the Effects of COVID-19 on Alcohol-Related Health Trends Among Hypertensive Patients in Sweden

From a public health view, this study zoomed in on patients with hypertension, a group at risk for alcohol-related problems. ... Read more

Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? Expert Reveals Alarming Shortcomings Post-COVID-19

Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? Expert Reveals Alarming Shortcomings Post-COVID-19

Michael Osterholm, a well-known expert on infectious diseases, is sounding the alarm about the state of public health in the ... Read more

YouTube’s New Policy: Banned Users for 2020 Election and COVID Misinformation Set to Be Reinstated!

YouTube’s New Policy: Banned Users for 2020 Election and COVID Misinformation Set to Be Reinstated!

YouTube is taking a big step by allowing creators who were banned for outdated policies to return to the platform. ... Read more

How Your Dental Care Habits Can Shape Your Overall Health: Insights for College Students

How Your Dental Care Habits Can Shape Your Overall Health: Insights for College Students

A trip to the dentist might mean more than just checking your teeth. A recent study shows that undergraduates who ... Read more

How SNAP Benefit Cuts Are Deepening Food Insecurity and Financial Struggles for Families

How SNAP Benefit Cuts Are Deepening Food Insecurity and Financial Struggles for Families

A recent study reveals that when states cut emergency SNAP benefits, families face more challenges in affording food and routine ... Read more

Meet the Inspiring 6-Year-Old Girl from Massachusetts Who Raised ,000 for Harvard’s Axolotl Lab: ‘I Knew They Were Trying to Help’

Meet the Inspiring 6-Year-Old Girl from Massachusetts Who Raised $1,000 for Harvard’s Axolotl Lab: ‘I Knew They Were Trying to Help’

Marianne, a curious six-year-old, first encountered axolotls in her kindergarten class. The little salamanders quickly became a favorite topic among ... Read more

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Challenges Covid Shot Recommendations: Advocating for Individual Choice

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Challenges Covid Shot Recommendations: Advocating for Individual Choice

Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recently met to discuss the latest Covid-19 vaccine recommendations. This panel, ... Read more

How COVID Vaccinations Are Essential for Safeguarding Global Heart Health

How COVID Vaccinations Are Essential for Safeguarding Global Heart Health

New research from the University of East Anglia emphasizes the importance of ongoing Covid vaccinations to tackle heart-related risks associated ... Read more

How Food Insecurity Increases Long COVID Risk and How SNAP Benefits Can Help

How Food Insecurity Increases Long COVID Risk and How SNAP Benefits Can Help

New national data show that food insecurity worsens long COVID outcomes, but nutrition support programs like SNAP could help break ... Read more