Largest Teachers Union, Publisher and Bestselling Authors Sue Iowa Over Education Law Iowa’s most extensive teachers union, the major publisher in America, and four bestselling authors are filing a lawsuit against the state over its new public education law. This new law forbids schools from using books that depict sex acts. The Iowa State Education …
When facing a diagnosis of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, individuals in the U.S. are at a higher risk of this condition, particularly among the Black American population. The incidence of high blood pressure is even more prevalent around the holiday season when many people consume traditional high-sodium dishes. It is estimated that …
FDA approves updated vaccine to fight COVID variants as cases rise An updated COVID vaccine has been approved by the FDA, paving the way for a fight against variants as cases rise across the country. Ryan Ross, USA TODAY Incidence of a COVID-19 variant appears to have increased threefold in the U.S. in recent weeks, …
lt;700,000 to save a child’s life for many, many years, maybe for a lifetime, is not much,” Crooke said.After a 2016 case that suddenly came to light, in which a teenager ordered very expensive gene therapy that ultimately failed, the head of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, told Congress that he …
When high blood pressure is a deadly diagnosis In a nation plagued by high blood pressure, Black people are more likely to suffer from it. A yearlong AP project found that from birth to death, Black Americans are more likely to get sick and die from common ailments. (May 23) (AP video: Noreen Nasir) AP …
Veterinary laboratories are alerting pet owners about a contagious respiratory illness that emerged among dogs a few months ago. The American Veterinary Medical Association pointed out in a news release on Friday that the cases have extended to at least five states and that experts are still investigating the cause of the diseases. Here’s an …
‘The most important virus you’ve never heard of’ is spiking this spring Metapneumovirus or HMPV is spiking this spring. Not to be confused with Covid-19 or RSV, this respiratory virus doesn’t have a vaccine to treat it. Buzz60, Buzz60 As a victim of cold sores or oral herpes, you may have experienced the discomforting presence …
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? In this informative video, Dr. Neha Pathak enlightens viewers about Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly abbreviated as SAD. This condition is characterized by a consistent occurrence of symptoms in fall and winter. Losing daylight during these seasons can lead to feelings of tiredness, sluggishness, and increased irritability. For about 5% …
Kids lead initiatives to support mental health Children face challenging times that trigger anxieties, but they are working together to protect their mental health. Damien Henderson, USA TODAY Are sponges, honeycombs, or strawberries giving you discomfort? If so, you might be suffering from trypophobia − the fear of clusters of small holes. While uncommon, this …
Barbra Streisand has announced that she will bring fans into her world through the audio version of her newest memoir, ‘My Name Is Barbra’. The book, published by Penguin Random House, chronicles her legendary career and personal life in a whopping 992-page tome. Streisand, 81, opens up about her challenging childhood, her rise to fame, …