Tag: Public health
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots: 39 Sickened, 15 Hospitalized
An outbreak of E. coli linked to organic carrots has affected at least 39 people, with 15 hospitalized. The FDA has recalled specific brands of carrots from Grimmway Farms due to the outbreak. The...
Reevaluating RFK Jr.’s Influence on American Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a well-known vaccine skeptic, has been nominated by President Trump to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy's history of promoting pseudoscience and questionable health practices has...
Climate Change Increases Dengue Cases in US: Scientists Issue Warning
Climate change is causing a significant increase in dengue fever cases worldwide, according to a recent study. The study estimates that nearly 20% of dengue cases can be attributed to climate change, and this...
Bird Flu in Wastewater: Implications for California and Beyond
Since the first avian influenza outbreaks struck the U.S. earlier this year, experts in health and agriculture have been struggling to monitor the virus's spread in dairy cow herds and potentially in humans. While...
Receding Hurricane Floodwaters Pose Public Health Threat: What You Need to Know
Each day at 10 in the morning, a group of volunteers gathers outside Gold’s Gym just south of downtown Asheville, North Carolina. They come together to tackle the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which brought...
Lifestyle Impact on Sleep Health in China: Cross-Sectional Study
Sleep is an essential component of our daily lives, consuming about a third of our time. It directly impacts our overall well-being, happiness, and quality of life. Sleep health is a complex concept that...