Public health
Woman with 13 Tumors Shares Rare Genetic Condition Story & Finds Love After Deafness
A woman says a volleyball accident revealed a rare genetic condition that leaves her with 13 tumors. McKinnon Galloway, 33, found out she has neurofibromatosis type … Read more
California Measles Outbreaks: Rising Cases Strain Public Health Resources
WHEN A POSSIBLE MEASLES CASE IS IDENTIFIED in California, a phone rings at the local health department and the clock starts ticking. Laboratory workers need to … Read more
MenB Vaccine Ineffective Against Gonorrhea in Gay & Bisexual Men: Large Trial Finds
A widely-used vaccine does not offer protection against gonorrhea, according to the results of a major clinical trial released Wednesday. The study, published by the Kirby … Read more
San Francisco Riordan High School: 204 Latent TB Cases Found
San Francisco health officials announced today that testing at Archbishop Riordan High School revealed 204 cases of latent tuberculosis infection among students and staff. The findings … Read more
Rural Pregnancy Diets: Access, Income & Nutrition Gaps
The latest federal dietary guidelines, released in January 2026, urge Americans to prioritize “real food” – whole, minimally processed options. But for pregnant women, particularly those … Read more
Long Covid & Allergies: New & Worsening Symptoms Explained
As the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, a growing number of individuals experiencing long COVID are reporting new or worsened respiratory issues, including allergies, … Read more
How Public Health Saved the CDC’s Injury Center – and What It Means for the Future
The future of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control hung in the balance last year. A proposed … Read more
RFK Jr. to Tackle Ultra-Processed Foods Following FDA Petition
Washington, D.C. – Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Signaled a significant shift in federal oversight of the food industry on Sunday, announcing … Read more
CDC Directorless: Trump Administration & Public Health Concerns
The nation’s leading public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, faces an extended period without a permanent leader. More than seven months after … Read more
RFK Jr. Vaccine Policies: Court Challenge Heard
Pediatricians Challenge Vaccine Schedule Changes in Federal Court A lawsuit filed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) against the Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
Obesity Treatment: The Role of Love & Compassion
Obesity management has traditionally focused on diet, physical activity, and medical interventions, while emotional and relational factors such as compassion, connection, and the reduction of shame … Read more