Former First Lady Jill Biden recently expressed her alarm regarding former President Joe Biden’s health during his 2024 debate performance, fearing he experienced a stroke. Her latest comments offer a stark contrast to her prior affirmations of his debate performance. In an interview with CBS, Jill Biden recounted her concerns, stating, “I don’t know what...
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo — WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in eastern DR Congo to address an Ebola outbreak that spreads faster than response efforts. Bunia remains at the outbreak’s epicenter, despite enhanced health facilities and new aid arrivals. During his visit, Tedros planned to inspect a treatment center and engage with...
A Reflection on the AIDS Crisis Forty-five years ago, The New York Times published an article about the mysterious “gay cancer,” marking the onset of one of modern America’s most severe public health crises. By the mid-1990s, I was working as a young lawyer with the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago. We had a small...
Officials from the Trump administration are requiring local health authorities to closely monitor 18 passengers for an additional three weeks. This measure surpasses standard protocols commonly used during previous virus outbreaks. These individuals spent almost three weeks in federal quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The cruise ship they were on became the...
President Donald Trump endorsed a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services proposing a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for American children. An executive order from Trump directs federal agencies to align policies with the study, which suggests changes long supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The study...
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults has reached a new record low, with 1 in 11 adults identifying as current smokers, according to recent government survey data. Cigarette smoking is linked to significant health risks like lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke, and is a leading cause of preventable death. Survey Details The Centers...
The U.S. military is constructing a field hospital in central Kenya intended for Americans exposed to Ebola. This facility, with a capacity of 50 patients, is set to be operational by Friday, according to administration officials. There is a decision against transferring Ebola-infected Americans to the United States for medical care. Instead, if needed, patients...
Senior administration officials announced a new approach for treating Americans who contract Ebola. Instead of bringing them to the U.S., those needing advanced medical care will be sent to Europe. This decision aligns with ongoing efforts to prevent bringing infected individuals into the U.S., amid an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A...
The U.S. government has increased the number of airports for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected countries due to concerns from global health officials about a potentially deadly outbreak. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is now one of the entry points, along with three other key...
For millions of retired Americans, reaching the age of 70 marks a significant milestone. At this age, many retirees claim their maximum Social Security benefit and adapt to living on a fixed income. By then, most have planned how their retirement savings will support them in the future. However, sustaining even the best retirement plan...