Staying Safe in the Ocean: Advice from Experts To minimize the risk of shark attacks, experts suggest swimming in quieter areas of the ocean. Chris Fischer, founder of OCEARCH, discusses with Jesse Watters the recent increase in shark attacks this summer. Incidents include a beach closure in New York due to bull sharks, a swimmer...
Heat waves and wildfire smoke are expected to converge across the United States, creating significant health risks. Climate change is pushing global temperatures to unprecedented levels, leading to more frequent days of intense heat and pollution. Extreme heat can trap polluted air, preventing its dissipation. Concurrently, wildfires, intensified by climate change, release smoke into the...
In a summer fraught with extreme heat and an abundance of ticks, a surge of cyclosporiasis has added to the worries. This outbreak has led to the highest recorded number of cases for the season. Cyclosporiasis is an illness resulting from ingesting eggs of the Cyclospora parasite, typically due to contaminated produce or water. The...
Wildfires can produce hazardous smoke levels near affected regions. It’s crucial to stay informed and take precautions to protect your health. Monitor Air Quality Use tools like the New York Times maps that track air quality and wildfire smoke nationwide. Websites such as AirNow.gov and Fire.AirNow.gov provide the Air Quality Index (AQI) for different areas....
When an expectant mother phoned her doctor to discuss the outcomes of a prenatal test, she started with a simple request: do not disclose the baby’s sex. Many expectant parents opt not to discover their child’s sex for several reasons. A study from Ohio State University on first-time expectant mothers showed that those who kept...
Cancer disparities result in significant health differences among various groups. Researchers are working to understand and address these gaps. However, federal funding for such efforts has slowed, impacting ongoing projects. Americans in rural areas are 18% more likely to die from cancer. Black women face a 35% higher chance of dying from breast cancer compared...
The recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, caused by the cyclospora parasite, has affected thousands across the United States. This situation has brought significant attention to the food surveillance program operated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A former agency official pointed out that budget cuts may not greatly impact the immediate situation....
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis across the United States. As of Tuesday, authorities have reported 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, according to the CDC. However, the real number of infections is likely higher since this figure...
Recent research suggests that a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil may enhance mental strength even in later years. In England, older adults who adhered to a Mediterranean diet during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic experienced better psychological well-being than those who did not. The study monitored over 3,000 adults aged...
Approximately 100 million people across the United States may experience poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. This smoke is predicted to spread into the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions from Wednesday through Friday. Wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and western Ontario, Canada, are the source of the smoke. As these fires continue, the resulting...