West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced a listening tour focused on gathering input about drinking water issues in Southern West Virginia. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning in Huntington, West Virginia, alongside Marshall University President Brad Smith. The tour will take place over two days and will cover four counties in the region....
Millions of seniors could face higher prescription drug costs as the Trump administration plans to end a Medicare subsidy program earlier than scheduled. Democratic leaders are urging the White House to reconsider. On Wednesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand criticized ending the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Program by 2026....
“The Real Food Show” claims to guide viewers in preparing nutritious meals cost-effectively. Hosted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the program aims to make healthy eating accessible. Celebrity chef Andrew Gruel joined as the inaugural guest, sharing his culinary expertise. While the show’s promise of affordable nutrition is appealing, some aspects may not...
Leprosy cases have been rising in Florida. Health officials connect many of these cases to exposure to a particular animal. By July 23, Florida’s Department of Health noted 17 cases statewide, with 81 percent situated in Central Florida. This information comes from NewsNation affiliate WFLA. The areas with the most cases include Volusia, Brevard, Lake,...
Recent findings indicate that only specific training methods yield significant advantages. Moreover, these advantages might vary between men and women. In the past, bookstores were filled with materials aimed at enhancing brain fitness, even if they weren’t labeled as such. These included crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and memory games. Eventually, adult coloring books also entered the...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a cyclospora outbreak now affecting fifteen states, connected to iceberg lettuce. Six new states—Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina—joined Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania in this outbreak cluster. This gastrointestinal illness, caused by the parasite, has...
Each year, more than 400 million urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur worldwide. The most typical form involves bladder inflammation, often caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli). People frequently experience urges to urinate or receive advice to drink cranberry juice for relief. If these signs sound familiar, a UTI might be the underlying issue. UTIs arise...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a multistate salmonella outbreak. This has been traced to jalapeños served at Chipotle and other restaurants. As of now, 27 states are affected. The jalapeños involved were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors based in California, and they originated from Mexico. Alongside Chipotle, Qdoba and several...
Ovarian Cancer Research Breakthrough Recent research has shifted the understanding of ovarian cancer’s origins. It’s now recognized that most fatal ovarian cancers originate in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. Expert Insights from Dr. Rebecca Stone Stephanie Sy, a PBS News Hour correspondent, explored this topic with Dr. Rebecca Stone, a professor at Johns Hopkins...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that cases of parasitic illness caused by cyclospora have been identified in 15 states, linked to iceberg lettuce. Health officials are investigating potential sources of contamination. This year, cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states. Investigators are determining the extent of the...