Health

New York state lawmakers are weighing a push for single-payer healthcare as State Senator Gustavo Rivera prepares to introduce legislation when the session convenes in January. The Cost and Funding Mechanics of Single-Payer Healthcare in New York Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. A 2022 study by the Empire Center projected … Read more

The punk group explores womanhood, queerness, survival, and loss beneath heavy distortion, turning themes of mortality and human decline into fast-paced, high-energy music. The Sound and Themes of Disgust The album examines human decline starting from the moment of birth. Despite these heavy subjects, the musical results are unexpectedly uplifting and fast. Did you know? … Read more

A Chicago Park District water aerobics class for older adults at the Washington Park pool has been extended through August 21 following a public pushback from senior participants, according to Park District officials. The class, which serves swimmers ranging in age from 60 to 90, was initially canceled in May before being partially restored and … Read more

Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome is a rare, destructive condition characterized by severe joint deterioration and massive rotator cuff tears, as documented in medical literature. According to a case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a 45-year-old construction worker recently presented to an emergency department with an extremely swollen and progressively painful right shoulder, … Read more

The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board swore in a slate of new and returning members during its July board meeting, according to official records from the agency. Judge John Durkin administered the oath of office to members Patricia Sciaretta, Bishop C.M. Jenkins, Christopher Tesone, Kali Davies-Anderson, Ruth Mastriana, Eric Ungaro, Kyle Guterba, and … Read more

An autistic man detained in secure care for more than 20 years has become so severely obese that doctors are considering prescribing the weight-loss drug Wegovy so he can fit into physical restraints again, according to Family Court proceedings. The patient, identified in court documents only as ‘J’, has lived inside a dedicated cluster of … Read more

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC), the city recorded 995 cases of dengue fever during the week ending July 27, marking a 20% increase compared to the average of the previous four weeks. Understanding the Recent 20% Spike in Ho Chi Minh City Local surveillance data shows that dengue … Read more

A 43-year-old Montreal woman is speaking out about sepsis and early diagnosis after recovering from a severe infection that resulted in multiple amputations following a bout with the flu. Cameillia Ramdass spent time in an induced coma and received lifesaving vasopressor medication that constricted blood flow to her limbs, according to her accounts and public … Read more

Two more individuals appear to be free of human immunodeficiency virus following stem cell transplants for cancer treatment, according to case presentations at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro. If both patients remain in remission, they will mark the 12th and 13th documented cases of a cure resulting from the … Read more