"health"

Overdose deaths dropped by 10% over the past year, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report shows that just over 100,000 …

A recent study published in Nature Aging reveals that the substantial gains in human life expectancy during the 20th century are now slowing down, suggesting that wealthy nations may be …

Hospitals across the United States are facing a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.  The hurricane severely flooded Baxter International’s manufacturing plant in …

American Water, the largest regulated water utility in the U.S., has confirmed it was targeted in a cyberattack affecting millions of customers across 14 states. The New Jersey-based company provides …

(The Center Square) – Recent Medicare changes announced by the Biden administration could cost taxpayers more than $21 billion over the next three years, according to a new analysis by …

A new study has found that hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States contribute to an additional 7,000 to 11,000 deaths over the 15 years following each event.  The …

A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology suggests that gardening may help reduce the risk of dementia and improve cognitive function in older adults.  Researchers found that …

Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz engaged in a heated and wide-ranging vice presidential debate Tuesday night. They sparred over the economy, immigration, …

Government benefits now account for nearly a fifth of Americans’ income, according to a report by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG).  The study shows a significant increase in reliance on …

Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville and western North Carolina, leading to the deployment of the National Guard and a federal disaster declaration from President Joe Biden. By Sunday morning, over 500 …