New COVID variant is now the main strain as cases rise in 9 states.
New Covid-19 Variant Raises Concerns As Covid-19 continues to change, new variants are emerging globally. The World Health Organization has noted the rise of the XFG variant, or Stratus, which was first identified in Southeast Asia back in January. By June, Stratus had spread to 38 countries, leading the WHO to classify it as a […]
Cases of drug-resistant bacteria are increasing in the U.S.
Surge in Drug-Resistant Bacteria Cases in the US This week, scientists issued a concerning warning about a significant increase in infections caused by “nightmare” drug-resistant bacteria in the United States. Between 2019 and 2023, there has been a staggering 70% rise in patients infected with severe bacterial strains, according to a new report from the […]
Flu Cases Are Rising Rapidly – Here’s a Way to Get Ready
Flu Season at Record Levels National hospitals are experiencing significant overcrowding and high patient volumes. The current flu season is reportedly the worst in over 15 years, according to the CDC. It’s not limited to just one city; places like New York, Houston, and Phoenix are showing severe numbers—comparable to the troubling statistics seen in […]
27 state attorneys general support the protection of women’s sports in Supreme Court cases involving transgender athletes
In a significant development, 27 state Attorneys General, along with Guam, have submitted Amicus briefs to support upcoming Supreme Court cases concerning the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports. The Supreme Court agreed in July to examine a state ban regarding trans athletes in public school sports. Specifically, two cases, Little vs. Hecox from […]
Cases of West Nile virus in the US increase by 40% above usual levels during peak season
Surge in West Nile Virus Cases Reported This Summer Recent reports indicate that the West Nile virus has spiked this summer in the United States, with infections running about 40% higher than typical levels. This virus’s life cycle involves infected birds, but humans most often contract it through mosquito bites. When mosquitoes feed on these […]
Childhood obesity outnumbers cases of underweight children worldwide for the first time.
UNICEF Reports Alarming Rise in Childhood Obesity There’s a stark reality unfolding: for the first time ever, childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of underweight children, according to UNICEF. This concerning trend endangers millions of kids worldwide, exposing them to severe health risks. An extensive study by the UN agency, which analyzed data from over […]
Five important redistricting legal cases to follow
Redrawing congressional maps in Texas and other states has triggered a wave of lawsuits as both Republicans and Democrats aim to improve their chances ahead of the 2026 elections. Multiple organizations are suing over Texas’ congressional map, arguing it is unconstitutional and infringes on the Voting Rights Act. They claim the map is designed to […]
Justice Department needs to continue its inquiry into the NYPD’s disposal of rape cases
Department of Justice Investigates NYPD Special Victims Division The Department of Justice is considering an investigation into the NYPD’s Special Victims Division. This inquiry comes partly from experiences of survivors like myself. Nearly a decade ago, I found myself waking up in a Brooklyn hospital, with no memory of how I got there. My head […]
Limited explanations from the Supreme Court in Trump emergency cases create tension
A recent series of hurried decisions by the Supreme Court favoring President Trump has ignited discussions among lower judges and even within the judiciary itself. Before Trump’s presidency, the Supreme Court often made emergency rulings without providing explanations, a practice some justices have long defended. However, the sheer volume of emergency appeals from the Trump […]
Most Tuberculosis Cases in the U.S. Involve Immigrants
Tuberculosis Cases on the Rise in Maine Since 2020, Maine has seen three active tuberculosis cases, coinciding with a rise in the disease across the US—particularly among individuals not born in the country, which contrasts sharply with a long-term decline that lasted for about 30 years. Lindsay Hammes from the Maine Center for Disease Control […]