Posts in category Health

The rate of Texas women who died because of pregnancy or childbirth rose sharply in 2020 and 2021 to the highest since the state started …

Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith PHOTO COURTESY OF DRMACIESMITH.COM Columbia, S.C. — Gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith knows firsthand that time is precious for family members caring …

U.S. solar jobs grew 6% for a total of nearly 280,000 solar workers as of 2023, as part of the accelerating transition to clean, renewable …

They were nothing short of legendary in their professions. And their works continue to be celebrated nationwide. But, adding to the mystique of America’s racial …

THC-laced edibles in packaging resembling popular brand name snacks. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT They’re sold in gas stations, vape shops, online and …

STOCK PHOTO New York (AP) — Unexpectedly high medical bills are common in the United States, but there are ways to get relief. According to …

Phoenix (AP) — Mexican farm worker Avelino Vazquez Navarro didn’t have air conditioning in the motor home where he died last month in Washington state …

A new way of screening for a leading cause of cancer death. PHOTO COURTESY OF BALLERALERT.COM Washington (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Monday approved …

Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of …

Now, a bill aiming to protect kids from the harms of social media, gaming sites and other online platforms appears to have enough bipartisan support …