The American Medical Association plans a nationwide effort called “Have You Asked Your Doctor? ” to counter health myths and rebuild faith in medical science. The campaign will launch later this year, but the organization has not yet revealed its budget. Details are expected to follow in upcoming
California health workers have spotted measles virus in everyday wastewater, a sign that the disease may be spreading unnoticed. The Merced County Department of Public Health made the discovery, even though no confirmed sick people have been reported in that area. The state now counts 74 cases spr
Last week, Tripoli saw its largest protest in years. Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside a U. N. building, angry at migrants moving through the country. Some blamed newcomers for making life harder in a place already struggling after 15 years of chaos. But the real issue behind the anger might not
The upcoming primary for Colorado’s governor seat has turned into a showdown of stories that sound more like fiction than politics. Three candidates are vying for the nomination, but only one brings real legislative experience to the table: state Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer. The other two, Victor Marx
Teams walk Congo streets daily, but not to sell anything. They knock on doors to clear up dangerous myths about Ebola. The effort focuses on Mongbwalu, a town caught in the middle of the outbreak. Health workers explain simple safety steps and when to reach out for help. Some locals listen and chang
Many people care more about what stars wear than what they think. Charlize Theron faced this problem after a made-up photo went viral. The picture showed a woman who looked like her standing with a former president. Social media users quickly assumed she supported him. Instead of answering every dou
The world has seen two kinds of science in recent years: life‑saving vaccines and myths that scare people away from clean energy. Solar panels are a clear example of the former, yet some communities still think they bring danger. Solar energy captures light from the sky instead of burning coal, so
The world of health often feels like a maze filled with confusing claims. Many people think that if something sounds “magic, ” it must be true, but science shows us a clearer path. When we look at what keeps our bodies safe, the evidence comes from careful steps that scientists follow every day.
New York City is taking steps to protect its residents from preventable diseases as distrust in vaccines grows. Local leaders worry that fewer people getting vaccinated could lead to outbreaks of illnesses like measles. The city saw four measles cases this year, a disease that was once nearly elimin
Doctors don’t just treat patients—they build trust. When families walk into a clinic, they expect clear, reliable advice based on science, not confusion or fear. But lately, parents are walking in with more questions and doubts about vaccines than ever before. A lot of this worry comes from people s
