Why should we take the nationwide measles outbreak seriously?
ALABAMA (WHNT) — While the measles outbreak has yet to reach Alabama, why should we take national warnings seriously? As of April 17, the Centers for Disease Control confirmed a...
Health
Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: ‘Should be thrown away’
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced a public health alert over a Mexican-inspired pork product sold at Aldi supermarkets nationwide. The 16-ounce refrigerated...
Can Rural Health Care Survive DOGE?
Photographs by Lucy Garrett The clinic was at the end of a craggy parking lot, in the husk of an old Dollar General, and on a morning in March when...
Pope Francis dead at 88
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died aged 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of...
Trump praised for being ‘exceedingly warm’ to Dr. Oz’s granddaughter, 11, who fainted during Oval Office presser
Dr. Mehmet Oz’s granddaughter is on the mend after she fainted during a press event at the White House Friday — with the 11-year-old’s mother thanking President Trump for his...
Pakistan begins 2nd anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year to protect millions of children
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan began Monday a weeklong second nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 45 million children from polio, officials said. According to the World Health Organization, Pakistan and...
Puberty conversations are starting too late, new poll reveals
For many parents, the idea of having “the talk” with their kids may be daunting, making them feel embarrassed or squeamish. But many parents are conflating the classic growing-up talk...
A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Susan de Meyer’s horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little quieter around them while nonverbal children are moved to...
Marijuana hospital visits linked to dementia diagnosis within 5 years, study finds
Sunday is 420 day, when lovers of marijuana get together to celebrate their fondness for weed. Yet research shows that regular users of marijuana are at risk for serious conditions,...
Dr. Oz’s daughter speaks out after child’s health episode in the White House
Dr. Oz’s daughter spoke out for the first time after her child fainted in the Oval Office, as President Donald Trump was taking questions from reporters on Friday. “We are...
