The U. S. government has taken a significant step back in its efforts to address climate change. The Trump administration has reversed a longstanding scientific conclusion that greenhouse gas emissions pose a serious threat to public health and welfare. This decision, known as the repeal of the enda
Cancer screening is a big deal. It helps find cancer early. This can make treatment easier. But, doing too many screenings can cause problems. Like false alarms. These can be scary and lead to more tests. So, teaching people about the right amount of screening is important. But how? Videos might not
A recent congressional report highlights a troubling trend: kids with mental health issues are being held in juvenile detention centers instead of receiving proper care. This isn't a new problem, but it's one that's getting more attention. About half of the juvenile detention facilities surveyed ad
Measles, once thought to be under control in the U. S. , is making a worrying return. The country had declared measles eliminated in 2000, meaning the virus wasn't spreading continuously. But now, cases are rising, with numbers reaching as high as 2, 242 in 2025. This isn't just about statistics; it
In South Carolina, the number of new measles cases has been dropping each day. This might mean the outbreak is getting better. But experts say it's too soon to be sure. The state has seen 933 cases since October. That's a lot! Most of these cases are in Spartanburg County. But there have been some
A new policy by the federal government will remove about $600 million from the health budgets of California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota. The money had been given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help state health departments and nonprofits. The administration says the
A new survey across the Democratic Republic of Congo looks closely at how common malaria is among children between six and 59 months old. The study shows that this disease remains the top cause of sickness and death in the country, especially for toddlers and preschoolers. The researchers gathere
Measles, a serious and highly contagious disease, has shown up again in Arizona. This time, it's inside a detention center. A person held at the Florence Detention Center has been diagnosed with measles. The Department of Homeland Security shared this news. They said the Arizona Public Health Depart
Skin cancer types like cSCC, CIS, and KA are becoming a bigger problem. They cause a lot of health issues and cost a lot to treat. But many countries don't keep good records of these common skin cancers. People of all ages and genders can get these cancers. They can show up on different parts of th
After the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, cleaning up the mess left behind has been a mess in itself. Different experts have been giving different advice. First, the federal government suddenly stopped following California's old rules for testing soil after fires. Then, California thought about doin
