Hot summer days are just around the corner, and soon, we’ll be relying heavily on our trusty air conditioners to keep us cool. It’s easy to overlook these machines until they break down, but taking care of your AC unit is crucial for optimal performance. As Jeffrey Siegel, a civil engineering professor at the University

The Trump administration made a significant announcement on June 3, 2025. It stated the revocation of a policy put in place by the Biden administration. This policy required hospitals to offer emergency abortions to women facing critical health risks, even in states where abortion laws are stringent. This decision was made by the Centers for

— Dr. Paul Bolton’s Journey: Let me take you on a journey through the experiences of Dr. Paul Bolton, a senior scientist in the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. He recalls a time when he was the sole physician in a quaint country town, battling not only

After years of Covid vaccines being recommended for pregnant women, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a contentious debate with his proposal to alter the current government guidance on Covid vaccine usage in healthy pregnant women. This proposition, if put into effect, could potentially unravel decades of progress made

Dr. Benjamin Han, a seasoned geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California, San Diego, often shares anecdotes with his students to highlight the potential risks associated with cannabis use among elderly individuals. One such cautionary tale involves a 76-year-old patient suffering from insomnia. Like many seniors grappling with sleep issues, she found

As the Senate delves into a significant domestic policy bill aimed at realizing the White House’s vision, President Trump and his supporters have been working hard to ease lawmakers’ concerns about its cost and impact on Medicaid. Their efforts, however, have been clouded by misleading statements that downplay the bill’s effects on the deficit and

Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program has sparked debates and raised ethical questions around patients’ rights to choose when and how they want to end their lives. The story of Paula Ritchie sheds light on this complex issue, challenging traditional notions of end-of-life care. Paula’s Struggle for a Dignified Exit Imagine a room with

The world of medical research was rocked by the recent decision of the Trump administration to terminate a crucial program focused on developing a vaccine for HIV. With a hefty budget of $258 million, this initiative played a vital role in advancing the search for an effective vaccine against the deadly virus. Imagine two dedicated

French biochemist and physician, Étienne-Émile Baulieu, passed away at the age of 98 in his Paris residence. Known for his groundbreaking research on steroid hormones in human reproduction and aging, he made a significant impact on women’s healthcare through his development of the abortion pill, RU-486, also known as mifepristone. Championing Women’s Rights Baulieu was

A chilling outbreak has been sweeping through the country, leaving nearly 45 people writhing in discomfort and distress. The culprit? Cucumbers. Yes, those innocuous green veggies sitting quietly in your salad bowl have turned into agents of chaos, spreading salmonella far and wide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) recently sounded the alarm