Month: October 2023

The Post found that U.S. life expectancy lags behind our peer nations amid upticks in chronic diseases, increased disease risk for children and toxic politics. View original article Contributor: Washington Post Staff

The condition is now estimated to be as common as asthma in children. Our diet and lifestyle are the suspected culprits. View original article Contributor: Ariana Eunjung Cha

Scientists are studying urban animals and the diseases they carry, to understand the potential risks to people, pets and the animals themselves. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes and Andres Kudacki

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to recommend a widely used antibiotic, though not for everyone just yet. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

The health care system provides care for 13 million people in eight states. Union officials say this could be the largest strike by health care workers in recent U.S. history. View original article Contributor: Reed Abelson and Emily Baumgaertner

Scientists are studying urban animals and the diseases they carry, to understand the potential risks to people, pets and the animals themselves. View original article Contributor: Emily Anthes and Andres Kudacki

Away from the glamor of Paris’ ongoing Fashion Week, French officials have warned of a “widespread” outbreak of bedbugs across public spaces in the capital. With tourists expected to flock to the city next year for the 2024 Olympics, concerns about health and safety implications are rising.  [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Transport Minister Clement Beaune has vowed … Read more

Here are money-saving solutions to insurance plan changes, expired discount coupons and other issues. View original article Contributor: Lisa L. Gill

The federal government is no longer buying and distributing all coronavirus vaccines, unleashing a host of complications to vaccinate children. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun