Health news is everywhere. It's on social media, TV, and websites. But not all of it is reliable. For example, a recent story about lowering colorectal cancer risk had useful info. But the key detail was buried. It said science can't always prove that one thing directly causes another, especially wi
In a quiet, upscale neighborhood near Beverly Hills, a story of alleged deception and extravagance is unfolding. Alexander Soofer, the head of a homeless charity, is accused of misusing $23 million meant to help Los Angeles' homeless community. Instead, he allegedly used the funds to buy a $7 millio
California's community colleges are in a mess. A big one. About one in three applicants is fake. That's around 1. 2 million people who shouldn't be there. They're not real students. Many are overseas, taking online classes, submitting fake work, and grabbing financial aid meant for real students. T
New Mexico's health care system is in a state of emergency. It's not just about mental health anymore. The entire system is crumbling. Doctors are leaving. Hospitals are struggling. And costs are skyrocketing. The state is not poor. It has money. But it's not using it wisely. Medicaid spending is o
New Jersey's mental health workforce is in trouble. A recent proposal by the U. S. Department of Education could make it harder for people to become counselors and social workers. These professionals need special training and degrees to do their jobs. They also have to follow strict rules and pass e
Iowa's health leaders are facing a tough challenge. They need to make sure vaccines stay safe and effective. This is not just a job for one political party. It's something everyone should care about. A big change happened recently. A group called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (AC
A tense standoff unfolded in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting involving a Border Patrol agent. State investigators from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) found themselves locked out of the crime scene. Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) refused them ent
In Tanzania, there's a push to use local medicine shops for giving vaccines. This idea isn't new, but it's not widely accepted yet. A recent study dug deeper into why this might be the case. First, let's talk about what these shops are. They're places where people go to get medicine. Some are big p
A massive winter storm is taking over Virginia, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The storm started in the western parts of the state late Saturday afternoon and is expected to move eastward throughout the night. By Sunday, the precipitation will turn into freezing rain, which could
A friend, let's call her Angela, is raising her baby without vaccines. She's a free spirit, shaped by a tough past. Her baby's father is new to the area, and they tied the knot recently. Angela's past includes abuse and a relationship with someone who believed in wild theories. This influenced her d
