Health

Louisiana currently has a near-total abortion ban in place, preventing both surgical and medical abortions from its conservative-driven legislature. With this mindset, two abortion-inducing drugs could be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances. This bill to enforce this was passed on…

An study published by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization were exploring lingering health and economic issues from the Lahaina Fires in August 2023 that killed 101 people. The study found that about 74% of residents surveyed who were in Lahaina at the time of the fires had…

Compared to recent years, more people have significant concerns about their own mental health or the mental health of a family member or friend. The survey showed split opinions on social media, with some saying it's harmful for mental health while others say it helps bring awareness. Click here…

The closure of Walmart clinics will primarily affect rural and lower income Americans. These people who used Walmart's resources now will struggle to find new health care options and spend longer transporting to and from as well as spending time at the new locations. Click here to read the…

In an article written on SNExplores.org, author Lindsey Konkel Neabore delves into the multifaceted impacts of noise pollution on both physical and mental health, drawing attention to its often overlooked consequences. Through the narrative of Sophie Balk, a pediatrician who developed tinnitus…

In a new study conducted by the American College of Cardiology, researchers found that participants who used e-cigarettes containing  nicotine at any point in their lives had a 19% increase in risk of developing heart disease. The study linked vaping to a type of heart disease called heart failure…

While overall cancer deaths are falling in the United States, cases colorectal cancer has been rising over the past two decades. According to the CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, this is the first time colon and rectal cancers have become a leading cause of cancer deaths in younger adults. In…

FDA has approved a new drug from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals called Rezdiffra to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) along with diet and exercise. NASH is a form of liver disease which impacts 6-8 million people in the US and is associated with other health issues including diabetes and high…

Valisure, an online pharmacy, detected benzene—a carcinogen—in several batches of acne and personal care products, prompting concerns about their safety. The findings have led to calls for the recall of these products as consumers are advised to check labels for benzene-containing ingredients and…

A study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that microplastics and nanoplastics may be present in human tissues, including the plaque of carotid arteries. Researchers found evidence of these plastics in nearly all the samples of carotid artery plaques they analyzed, indicating potential…

Norovirus, more commonly known as the “stomach flu,” has been reported to be at the highest rates in the Northeast since last year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. With the current rate of over 13% of Norovirus tests with positive results, the Northeast has a…

Despite national initiatives to combat pregnancy-related deaths, maternal mortality rate has risen in recent years according to a review by JAMA Psychiatry. Additionally, maternal mental illness is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths according to the same JAMA review.    Researchers and…

A bill called HB5105 was passed on Monday by the West Virginia House of Delegates which eliminated school vaccine requirements for people who claim religious exemptions. The bill was expanded to remove vaccine requirements for all students in virtual public schools who will not participate in in…

Chronic wasting disease, a form of neurodegenerative prion disease which spreads through moose, deer, and other wildlife populations in the US and Canada, has been rising in transmission. Due to the increase in cases, scientists are concerned that human-to-human transmission may be possible,…