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...
Public health officials highlight how the spread of naloxone, widely known as Narcan, has significantly lowered overdose deaths across the U.S. in recent years. Despite an increase in overdose deaths in some western states, street drug fatalities nationwide decreased by 14% from 2024 to 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 69,973...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the percentage of Americans without health insurance stayed around 8% in 2025. This rate has been stable compared to several years ago. However, potential changes in the health landscape introduced by the Trump administration might increase uninsured numbers. Significant alterations to Medicaid laws, passed last...
The University of Kentucky is exploring the potential of an investigational dementia drug in easing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. The medication, known as MW150, targets a brain inflammation pathway linked to addiction and relapse, called p38α MAPK. While it is primarily designed for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, MW150 might offer benefits for alcohol use...
Rethinking Probiotic Use with Antibiotics When prescribed antibiotics, the suggestion to pair them with probiotic supplements is common. However, evidence supporting the effectiveness of this practice is not robust. Research indicates that probiotics might not aid in microbiome protection and could potentially delay recovery. Reasons Against Probiotic Supplements Studies have not demonstrated consistent benefits from...
Many Americans view Ebola as a distant crisis; tragic, yet contained elsewhere. However, history warns against this perception. The 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa resulted in over 11,000 deaths. It destabilized health systems in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The virus spread to Italy, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Spain, the UK, and the USA, creating...