Health workers continue to operate in challenging conditions at an Ebola treatment center in Monigi, Democratic Republic of Congo, as of June 2, 2026. The recent Ebola outbreak in Africa could match the severity of the West African outbreak from a decade ago. At that time, the outbreak resulted in 28,000 cases. The U.S. Centers...
The Trump administration has cut off $3 million in federal funding to Hawaii’s Medicaid fraud control program following warnings of withholding federal Medicaid funds from states failing to address fraud. New York could be targeted next, according to Vice President J.D. Vance’s statements. Reason for Funding Cuts Medicaid is a joint federal and state healthcare...
CBS News Sunday Morning, known for its Emmy Award-winning content, broadcasts on CBS every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. ET. Hosted by Jane Pauley, the show also streams on the CBS News app at 11:00 a.m. ET. COVER STORY: Revisiting ‘Ragtime’ The Broadway revival of ‘Ragtime,’ nominated for 11 Tony Awards, explores the enduring themes of...
YouTuber Jesse Ridgway, known as @McJuggerNuggets, has ignited discussion on abortion rights and disability. He and his wife, Ashley, decided to terminate a pregnancy after learning of a high chance of their baby having Down syndrome. Jesse shared this on social media, stating the decision was deeply challenging for them both. Down syndrome, also called...
A 66-year-old great-grandmother, Margaret Swan, was killed in a random stabbing on an Atlanta train. John Elijah Matthews is accused of the attack and faces federal charges for the violence that led to her death. This incident prompted her family to question MARTA’s safety measures and urge for improved security on public transit. Transportation Secretary...
The New World screwworm fly poses a significant threat to the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry. This threat has re-emerged for the first time in over fifty years, with confirmed cases in south Texas. The infestation was initially discovered in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Texas, located about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio...
Researchers at Columbia University have achieved a significant milestone in genetic editing by altering the DNA of early human embryos with exceptional precision. This breakthrough has the potential to pave the way for engineering babies with specific traits, a subject of considerable ethical debate. The possibility of editing embryos has been controversial for many years....
Melinda French Gates plans to expand her philanthropic efforts aimed at enhancing women’s health globally. She is pledging an additional $215 million to support contraceptive access and maternal care. This initiative also aims to address the needs of middle-aged women, including a deeper look into menopause. This new funding raises French Gates’ contributions to women’s...
Oral care is a daily necessity, akin to preparing meals regularly. Unlike meals that can be ordered externally, maintaining oral hygiene requires consistent personal effort. Investing in quality oral care products is crucial, especially for preventing cavities, plaque, and bad breath. Dr. Kandis Smith, a General Dentist, emphasizes the importance of oral care routines to...
In February 2022, demonstrators, including truckers, gathered in Adelanto, California, to protest COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates. This reflects broader concerns about public health management in the U.S. As pandemic fears persist, notably concerning infections like hantavirus and Ebola, many state and local health officials face reduced power in managing outbreaks compared to the COVID-19...