Take to the Sky to Observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month
History Since the 1970s, protests have been held in response to sexual violence against women. These protests originated in England, led by women who were attacked as they walked the streets at night. These protests...
The Rim Fire Smoke Spreads and Raises Asthma Symptoms Across Region
The Rim Fire has now become the 4th largest wildfire in California state history, scorching over 200,000 acres of wilderness including over 40,000 acres in Yosemite National Park since it began on August 17th....
Polio Eradication Efforts Suffer Setback
World Health Organization (WHO) officials have confirmed over 20 new cases of polio in an emerging outbreak taking place in the Syrian Arab Republic (Syria). Syria has not had an active polio case since...
Study Shows High Blood Sugar May Increase Risk of Dementia
Elevated blood sugar levels could increase a person’s risk of dementia, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Of the over 2,000 people over the age of 65 participating in the...
Study: 50 Hospitals Charge Uninsured 10 Times Cost of Care
The health insurance marketplace has become an increasingly costly place to find the coverage Americans need, resulting in many Americans forfeiting or losing their health insurance. As it turns out, life without it is...
Ongoing Travel Health warnings issued for Poland and Japan
Ongoing travel warnings for Poland and Japan have been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) due to outbreaks of rubella, otherwise known as German measles. The CDC has issued a “level...
‘Tis the Season for Injuries Caused by Holiday Decorating
Though holiday decorations may make people feel merry and bright, they could also be the cause of some serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 15,000 people across the country...
Kids with Pets Have Fewer Allergies While Adults with Pets Live Longer, Study Shows
New findings reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirm the old adage that a dog really is “man’s best friend.” There are many healthy benefits of pet ownership for people of...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Promote Safe Holidays Using New Media
In an effort to keep the American people safe this holiday season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a number of holiday health tips using various forms of media. The CDC...
Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Still Recommended After Study
A new study examining the potential effects of the flu vaccine during pregnancy showed an association between the vaccine and early-term miscarriage, but the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) still recommends that...