The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently battling an Ebola outbreak that is expanding faster than any previous outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While the DRC reports over 2,000 confirmed cases, neighboring Uganda has successfully discharged its last patient, marking the start of a 42-day window to be declared Ebola-free. Rapid … Read more
The Children’s Center Utah has opened the Kahlert Children’s Mental Health Center in Lehi, marking the organization’s first location in Utah County. Located on the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital’s Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus, the facility aims to provide outpatient mental health services for children from birth through age six, reducing travel times … Read more
Healthy aging may depend less on expensive supplements and more on the consistent rejection of comfort, according to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, a geriatrician. By embracing hormesis—the biological principle of using small, manageable doses of stress to trigger beneficial adaptations—individuals can build physical and cognitive resilience that supports long-term health, though experts emphasize this complements, rather … Read more
Climate change is driving a northward expansion of mosquito species into historically temperate regions, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases like West Nile virus, dengue, and Zika. According to experts at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the American Mosquito Control Association, rising temperatures are lengthening transmission seasons and enabling invasive species to establish new, … Read more
Half of all children in Wisconsin have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, according to a 2025 report from the Office of Children’s Mental Health. This data drove a national day of social action in Madison, where students from the Freedom Schools summer program marched through the city’s south side to raise awareness for … Read more
Cyclosporiasis cases in Maryland have more than doubled in a single week, with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirming 69 cases as of July 15, 2026. The surge, which includes 65 cases reported between May 1 and July 14, is characterized by Dr. Greg Schrank of the University of Maryland Medical Center as a … Read more
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has implemented $51 million in budget reductions over the current two-year cycle, marking the department’s largest spending cut in at least 30 years, according to a report from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. Mental Health Services Absorb Primary Budget Reductions Mental health programs faced … Read more
Necrotising fasciitis, a life-threatening bacterial infection often described as a “flesh-eating” disease, can progress rapidly. According to the NHS, symptoms can develop quickly within hours or over a few days. Lacey Pepper, a 47-year-old from Mississippi, survived the infection after losing significant tissue in her leg and pelvic region, highlighting the critical importance of early … Read more
Lenny Kravitz, 62, maintains his physique through a disciplined, natural regimen of high-repetition weight training, intermittent fasting, and a raw, plant-based diet. According to Men’s Health, the rock star avoids performance-enhancing drugs like testosterone or human growth hormone, relying instead on consistent exercise and nutritional control to stay in what he describes as his best … Read more
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 3,762 cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 15, marking an increase from the 3,309 cases recorded on July 14. The parasitic intestinal illness, which is linked to contaminated fresh produce, has resulted in 44 hospitalizations according to state health data. Officials continue to investigate potential … Read more