Turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and states’ beginning to take more control of their own vaccine decisions threaten to fracture the once-national consensus around immunization, setting the stage for a reorganization of the way vaccination recommendations work across the United States. As NBC News reports, the moves together point toward […]
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and September 4 is Sexual Health Awareness Day, sponsored by the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA), is dedicated to promoting knowledge about topics like sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex, and sexual assault. Sexual Health Awareness Month also aims to inform the public about sex while diminishing the stigma that often […]
Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state’s infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. As CBS News reports, in Mississippi, an alarming 9.7 infants died for every 1,000 live births in 2024, nearly double the most recent national average of 5.6 deaths […]
The American College of Cardiology has issued Concise Clinical Guidance (CCG) recommending vaccines to protect adults with heart disease against respiratory illness, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, and other diseases where vaccination is shown to offer cardiovascular protective benefits. The guidance also provides detailed evidence for each vaccine recommendation and answers to frequently asked questions […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month in the United States, and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. There are an average of 123 suicides each day in the United States. It’s the tenth leading cause of death in America — second leading for ages 25-34, and third leading for ages 15-24. The progress to first […]
Matt and Maria Raine, parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in their son’s suicide, The New York Times reports. In light of September being Suicide Prevention Month, it’s a timely and tragic story to bring into the light. As PCMag reports, after Adam died by suicide in April, […]
Only 54% of drinking-age Americans consume alcohol today, according to a recent poll from Gallup, the lowest proportion since the survey began in 1939. Even those who do drink are partaking less, by a factor of nearly half. As Yahoo Finance reports, Americans are drinking less, and cultural connotations around alcohol consumption have shifted. The number […]
It happened slowly, then all at once. On esplanades and trails, by the water or the mountains, and in the city or the country: from New York City to Paris, everyone seems to be walking in a weighted vest. As Glamour magazine reports, if you mosey on over to social media, especially TikTok or Instagram, it’s clear […]
National Wellness Month is a time to prioritize self-care and adopt healthier habits to reduce stress and improve overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The campaign encourages individuals to commit to small acts of wellness and challenges them to incorporate new habits into their daily routines. In honor of National Wellness Month, Bryan University has rounded […]
Retired tennis champion Serena Williams has opened up about her 31-pound weight loss, aided by the use of a popular medication. As The Independent reports, in a new interview, Williams revealed she used a GLP-1 — medications like Ozempic and Wegovy that impact satiety — to help her achieve her goals. “I feel great,” she told People magazine. “I feel really good and […]