South Carolina is facing a tough situation with measles. Over 110 people have gotten sick, and more than 250 others are stuck in quarantine because they might have been exposed. This is part of a bigger problem happening across the country. The outbreak started in October and is mostly in Spartanbu
Measles is back, and it's causing trouble in two places: South Carolina and the Utah-Arizona border. In South Carolina, things are getting worse. Over the past few weeks, 27 more people got sick, making it 111 cases in just two months. More than 250 people, including kids from different schools, are
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing serious challenges. This year, the agency experienced severe budget cuts, staff reductions, and even physical damage to its headquarters. Over 500 bullets were fired at the building, targeting the scientists and public health experts ins
In 2024, the U. S. saw a slight decrease in suicide rates, a small but significant shift after years of climbing numbers. The CDC reports that around 48, 800 people died by suicide, which is about 500 fewer than the previous year. This means the rate dropped to 13. 7 deaths per 100, 000 people, down
In South Carolina, measles is spreading quickly. This is mostly happening in one church and a few schools in Spartanburg county. Health officials say 111 people have gotten sick. Most of these people were not vaccinated. Some were only partially vaccinated. Over 250 people are now in quarantine. Thi
Jenny Carlson Donnelly has seen malaria up close. She's worked in many countries in Africa, like Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Her job? To help stop malaria from spreading. She did this by studying mosquitoes, the tiny insects that carry the disease. Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the w
In a small town in Idaho, a man was scratched by a skunk while holding a kitten. This simple incident set off a chain of events that led to two deaths. The man who was scratched later became very sick and died. He had donated a kidney to a man in Michigan. Sadly, the recipient of the kidney also got
In Brunswick, Georgia, a unique team of local leaders, including pastors and officials, teamed up with scientists to tackle a pressing issue: keeping the city's water safe. This wasn't just another environmental project. It was a grassroots effort that earned national recognition. The group, known
Oregon is facing a serious health issue. The state has seen more cases of whooping cough this year than ever before. This is a big problem because whooping cough can be very dangerous, especially for babies. Health experts say that fewer people are getting vaccinated, and this is making the situatio
Newborns are at high risk of hepatitis B. This virus can cause serious liver damage. In the past, all babies in the U. S. got the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. But now, things are changing. A group of experts, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), has a new plan. They say doctors
