Increase in syphilis cases in California leads to testing advisories
Surge in Syphilis Infections Across the U.S. There’s been a significant increase in syphilis infections throughout the United States, with health officials particularly concerned about some counties in California experiencing startling rates of infection. Public health experts indicate that this rise in cases is part of a trend that hasn’t been seen for decades, sparking […]
New Jersey Democrat proposes bill to create travel advisories to inform pregnant women of state abortion laws
A New Jersey Democratic lawmaker has introduced a bill that would create a travel advisory that would notify women of restrictive abortion laws in other states they may visit. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. John Bruzicelli, would require the New Jersey Department of Health and state officials to launch a website listing each state's […]
Long-running heat wave expected to break more records with over 130M under advisories
A record-breaking heatwave across the country last month shows no signs of letting up, with more than 130 million people still under heat warnings and temperatures forecast to be 15 to 30 degrees above normal over the next week. The extreme heat and humidity could send temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit across the U.S., from […]
Dozens of US beaches closed or hit with swimming advisories on July Fourth
Dozens of US beaches have been closed or advised against swimming on the Fourth of July due to high levels of bacteria in the water. While local and state governments have issued warnings for local beaches, there is no central database to determine whether a beach is under a health advisory. The Centers for Disease […]
Bahamas, Jamaica slam ‘high risk’ travel advisories for tourists
After the United States issued a travel warning for Caribbean countries, tourism boards in the Bahamas and Jamaica insist those countries remain safe for tourists. The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas is Security warning removed And in January alone, there were 18 murders “primarily” motivated by gang violence, with a travel advisory saying the island […]