A new study reveals that one-third of Americans are exposed to harmful, unregulated contaminants in drinking water, with Hispanic and Black communities facing higher risks.
The CDC is urging healthcare professionals to expedite bird flu testing for hospitalized flu patients as the H5N1 avian influenza spreads across the US and Canada. Early detection is crucial to prevent delays in treatment and limit further transmission, especially among high-risk groups.
The first biological treatment for Crohn's disease is finally approved by the FDA, offering long-term relief for adults with moderate to severe symptoms. Clinical trials show significant remission and intestinal healing, providing new hope for effective disease control.
Around a hundred million Americans are consuming toxic, unregulated chemicals in their tap water, posing serious health risks. The EPA has yet to address these harmful contaminants, which are found in twenty-seven percent of public water systems.
Experts are rethinking the use of BMI in diagnosing Obesity, introducing fresh guidelines for more precise assessments. The new approach includes measurements like waist size, body fat levels, and how Obesity affects daily activities.
Experts warn that the deadly "Zombie Deer" disease (CWD), a prion illness affecting deer and pigs, could soon infect humans through contaminated meat. With no cure or treatment, this growing public health threat may have already crossed the line into human transmission.
FDA uncovers multiple violations at McDonald's onion supplier, Taylor Farms, following a deadly E. coli outbreak. The violations include poor sanitation and unsafe food handling practices.
Smoking at a young age significantly increases the risk of developing COPD, even if smoking stops later in life. Experts warn that childhood smoking disrupts lung development.
According to them, diabetes and heart disease instances have been escalating globally, stipulatively attributed to sugary drinks. The study highlights the gaps that must be filled that concern the threats that accompany the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
The CDC reports a record-high rise in norovirus infections due to the new strain, which is behind 70 percent of recent outbreaks, signaling a major uptick in cases nationwide.