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...
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...
Dr. Erica Schwartz is set to face a Senate confirmation hearing for her nomination as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Scheduled for Wednesday morning, the hearing with the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee will be Schwartz’s initial public appearance since President Trump nominated her in mid-April. Schwartz...
Erica Schwartz, who previously held the position of deputy U.S. surgeon general during President Trump’s first term, is poised to take on a crucial role. She will attend a confirmation hearing on Wednesday morning where she is nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz is not the only nominee appearing...
Millions of New Yorkers with food assistance benefits will receive new chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards starting in early 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiative to combat benefit theft and fraud. This move will make New York one of the few states to adopt secure EBT technology aimed at preventing criminals from using...
A health worker is seen at the Evangelical Medical Center in Bunia, Eastern Congo, on Friday, July 3, 2026, where Ebola clinical trials are set to occur. Reports indicate that 80% of new Ebola cases in this region originate from untracked chains of transmission, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This situation suggests the...
The Nation, established by abolitionists in 1865, has consistently offered insights into the political and cultural dimensions of society, maintaining its role as an independent, progressive voice. Recently, challenges under the Trump administration have intensified issues concerning women’s health. America’s maternal mortality rates stand out as some of the highest compared to other developed nations,...