Health officials in California have issued a warning after a rabid bat was discovered near a neighborhood in South Fremont. Residents are advised to avoid contact with wildlife and seek medical attention if they suspect exposure. On May 26, a bat was detected near Palo Verde Common in South Fremont. The location was close to...
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that Americans aged 60 and over lodged 201,266 complaints in 2025, with losses amounting to $7.7 billion. This age group faced the highest financial impact from scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s report to Congress in December 2025 showed that fraud costs for older adults ranged between $10.1 billion...
Many cancer survivors face ongoing physical and emotional challenges after treatment. A recent clinical trial suggests that yoga could offer significant relief. This study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, highlights how yoga may reduce insomnia, fatigue, and mood disturbances. These symptoms can make daily activities difficult for survivors. The National Cancer Institute funded...
The U.S. is rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda to specific airports for enhanced health screenings. This aims to identify potential Ebola exposures. Starting after 11:59 p.m. Thursday, John F. Kennedy International Airport will implement these screenings. It joins Washington Dulles, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, and George Bush Intercontinental airports in...
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola strain is spreading rapidly. Despite improved health facilities and new aid, the virus is outpacing response efforts. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus plans to visit a treatment center, meeting local leaders, health workers, and families affected. The best way to...
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief visited Bunia in eastern Congo, an area facing a rapid Ebola outbreak. The virus is spreading despite organized health efforts and new aid supplies. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus planned to visit local treatment centers and speak with health workers and affected families. He emphasized the need for substantial...
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...