Tag: Public health

Gov. Gavin Newsom's plea to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct soil testing post-cleanup for the Los Angeles County wildfires faced a resounding rejection on Wednesday. Despite federal contractors diligently removing...

A recent announcement by San Mateo County public health officials revealed a concerning development in Half Moon Bay. A pet cat was found to be infected with H5N1 bird flu, sparking fears and raising...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee chosen by President Trump to head the expansive federal agency overseeing the healthcare needs of millions of Americans, faced a pivotal moment when a crucial Senate committee approved...

As Pacific Palisades reopens to the public this weekend, the decision has sparked a heated debate among residents, officials, and law enforcement. The California National Guard is set to withdraw from all checkpoints in...

Understanding the Quademic: 4 Viral Infections Impacting the USFour viruses are currently circulating in the United States, creating concerns of a potential "quademic." Influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus are all at "very high levels"...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued a Food Safety Alert warning the public about an E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots. The outbreak has affected 39 individuals across...

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the first case of a rare strain of the mpox virus in the United States. This particular strain, known as "clade I mpox," was found...

The Fresno County Department of Public Health has reported the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Fresno County. This case involves a Fresno County resident who had contact with infected cattle at...

The United States has seen a significant surge in measles cases in 2024, with 188 reported cases so far, which is more than triple the number reported in 2023. This increase is concerning, especially...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently looking into whether Boar’s Head deli meats sliced at various deli counters are connected to a listeriosis outbreak that has resulted in two fatalities. Boar’s Head Products...

In California, Governor Gavin Newsom's recent push to clear out homeless encampments has sparked controversy, particularly in Los Angeles. The governor's executive order aimed at addressing the issue has been met with resistance from...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a bold move to address the issue of homelessness in the state by ordering the removal of thousands of homeless encampments. This decision comes in response to a...

An estimated 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek near Venice and Dockweiler State beaches on Saturday, officials said, causing them to be shut down. A beach closure sign in Seal Beach, Calif.,...

The Pacific Northwest is bracing for another heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar well above normal levels. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho,...

California is currently facing a surge in Covid-19 cases, with the state experiencing high levels of spread. While the situation may catch some residents off guard due to the state feeling back to normal...

Violet Affleck, the 18-year-old daughter of Hollywood stars Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, recently spoke out about the importance of masks during a meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. In her...

Cities across the country are grappling with the issue of homeless encampments following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The ruling stated that cities have the authority to cite homeless individuals who are camping in...

Health officials in Colorado have confirmed that a farmworker in the state has become the fourth person in the United States to be infected with bird flu. According to a statement from the Colorado...

President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump will make history by participating in the first general election presidential debate without an in-person audience in over six decades. The last time such an event...

The homeless population in Santa Clara County, California, is currently facing a shigella bacteria outbreak, with 10 confirmed cases and 22 suspected cases. According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Office, the outbreak...

The recent Supreme Court decision regarding Purdue Pharma's liability shield has sparked significant controversy and implications in the fight against the opioid epidemic. The court ruled against a provision in a multibillion-dollar settlement that...

The United States is finally seeing the end of a week-long heat wave that affected over 100 million people. However, there are still a couple more days of scorching temperatures ahead for the Mid-Atlantic...

Two Democratic state attorneys general are facing a lawsuit for allegedly violating the First Amendment by threatening to shut down an organization that provides aid to survivors of sexual assault with a self-administered DNA...

Less than three months before Oregon is set to recriminalize drug possession, a handful of Portland-area leaders are drafting a plan in closed-door meetings that critics argue would largely maintain the status quo in...

Lawmakers in San Francisco made an announcement on Monday about introducing new legislation that would allow state funds to be used for drug-free housing. This would be a change from previous policies that supported...

Japan has seen a significant increase in potentially fatal bacterial infections, with 977 cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) reported as of June 2, which is nearly triple the number of cases compared...

Conservative groups are fighting against a crackdown on Zyn nicotine pouches by Democrats. Americans for Consumer Protection and Building America's Future have joined forces to launch a campaign aimed at saving these pouches. The...

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, expressed his concerns about the unprecedented levels of anger directed towards him during his recent testimony in front of...

The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently made an announcement that he plans to advocate for the implementation of warning labels on social media platforms. These labels would inform parents...

Former President Donald Trump's response to the Covid-19 pandemic not only alienated independent voters but also seems to have caused a rift among his own die-hard supporters. Despite celebrating the speedy development of the...

American swimmer Missy Franklin, a two-time Olympian and six-time medalist, recently shared her family's journey with kidney health after her father's transplant. In a recent interview, Franklin revealed that her father was diagnosed with...

Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering banning masks in New York, and one pro-Israel activist named Lizzy Savetsky is in support of this move. She called out the anti-Semitic agitators who hide behind their hate...

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, a renowned figure in the field of public health, recently shared his insights and experiences in a new autobiography titled "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service." In this...

Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is embarking on a national tour to advocate for reproductive rights on behalf of the Biden administration. His tour will kick off in Washington and...

The American Cancer Society has launched a groundbreaking study called VOICES of Black Women, focusing on the high rates of cancer and cancer-related deaths among Black women. This study aims to enroll 100,000 Black...

Health officials in Virginia are looking into a sudden increase in severe gastrointestinal illnesses reported in children who were at a popular lake during Memorial Day weekend. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has...

Dengue fever is a virus that is spreading in Europe due to an invasive mosquito species called tiger mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are known to transmit the dengue virus to individuals who have not been...

Heart disease has been a significant cause of death globally for many years, and it is expected to become even more widespread in the future. According to a recent report from the American Heart...

Parisians are expressing their concerns about the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris through social media, particularly on TikTok. While many people around the world are looking forward to the games, locals are painting a...

Xavier Becerra, the Health and Human Services Secretary, is embarking on a national tour to advocate for reproductive rights across the Western states, such as Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico. He plans to...