Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is back with a vengeance in the U. S. This contagious respiratory illness, caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria, can be deadly, especially for young children. Since 2020, cases have skyrocketed, with certain states seeing more cases than others. For in
Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L
You might remember whooping cough as that nasty cold that turns into a long cough. Well, it's back and it's making a lot of kids sick. In fact, this year has seen the most cases in a decade. Why is this happening? Experts say it's because we're going back to normal after COVID-19 kept many illnesses
Imagine a bunch of health-conscious folks and parents gathering outside Kellogg's HQ in Michigan. They're not happy with the colorful stuff in their kids' cereal. We're talking about artificial dyes and preservatives in Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. They've got over 400,000 signatures on petitions, d
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is stepping into the podcast world with "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead." This new venture comes after fans raised health concerns due to a cooking video where she seemed to slur her words. The podcast, set to debut on October 22, will feature Ray chatting with a mix of celebrit
California is seeing a surge in bird flu cases among dairy farmers. In just three weeks, the state has reported its third case, making it the 17th human case in the U.S. over the past two years. The latest patient has mild symptoms like eye redness and infection. Experts think the virus is spreading
Meetings took place between President Joe Biden's campaign chair, Jen O'Malley Dillon, and donors after a tough debate performance. Dillon assured around 500 donors that the team was aware of the missteps and ready to improve. She insisted that Biden's health was excellent, citing a report from his
Imagine a baseball manager with a remarkable history, now taking on a new challenge. At 66, Terry Francona is back in the major leagues, this time managing the Cincinnati Reds. He replaces David Bell, who had a bumpy six-season run with the team. This isn’t Francona's first rodeo; he stepped down fr
In the heart of Ohio, a city called Springfield has been thrust into the national spotlight due to unfounded claims of migrants eating cats and dogs. Behind this chaos, the city is facing a silent crisis - a sudden and rapid growth in population that is putting a strain on local services. The influx
The events surrounding Tierra Hamer's death, which unfolded in broad daylight, have left many questions unanswered. On the surface, it appears that Hamer's mental health concerns played a significant role in the chaos that ensued. But what if we looked deeper? What if we asked, "What if Hamer's ment
