New study links exposure to a common chemical with an aggressive type of cancer
Two persistent chemicals known as PFAS may be linked to a higher risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. PFAS are synthetic substances that degrade slowly and can accumulate in the environment and the body. They have been used in products such […]
US resident dies from bird flu after exposure to a dairy cow, marking the country’s third death
A Yakima County, Washington, resident has died after developing severe bird flu, local health officials said. The death is a rare fatal human case of the virus in the United States. The person had underlying health conditions and was hospitalized after being exposed to infected livestock at a local dairy facility. Officials have not released […]
Health officials alert the public about measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport
Health officials have issued a warning regarding a recent measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, highlighting it as the second instance in just a short period within the state’s largest city. According to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, an individual infected with measles was present at the airport from Sept. 13 at 7:25 p.m. […]
Vanguard VT vs iShares IEFA: Which is the Better Option for Investors – Global Diversification or International Exposure?
When it comes to picking between the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT -0.17%) and the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (IEFA -0.95%), the decision largely hinges on how broadly an investor wants their international exposure. VT serves as a more expansive option, incorporating U.S. stocks alongside emerging markets, whereas IEFA strictly targets established economies […]
Morning light exposure associated with better sleep and earlier rising: study
“Gutfeld!”: Make daylight saving time permanent Sean Davis, CEO and co-founder of the Federalist, along with comedian Joe Machi, is actively advocating for the permanence of daylight saving time. In a light-hearted manner, Davis remarked that “mornings are stupid,” expressing his desire for more afternoon sunlight, which he believes is better for those awake at […]
The trend of ‘tanmaxxing’ encourages more sun exposure, worrying dermatologists.
Summer is definitely taking outdoor fun to a new level. The latest trend making waves on social media is called “tanmaxxing.” This method involves maximizing exposure to sunlight to achieve a deeper tan. It’s particularly popular among younger generations, especially Gen Z. The approach blends time spent soaking up sun with various tanning products like […]
Measles exposure noted at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel following a flight in June
A traveler with measles may have exposed people at Los Angeles International Airport and a nearby hotel after arriving in the county earlier this month, health officials reported Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the case, which involved a traveler arriving on Cathay Pacific flight CX884 on June 11. This person […]
Virginia Attorney General to handle case involving trans-identifying sex offender accused of indecent exposure at school
The case involving a registered sex offender accused of exposing himself to girls and women in school locker rooms will now be handled by Virginia’s Democratic Attorney General Jay Jones. Richard Kenneth Cox, 59, has a long history of offenses. Registered as a sex offender since 1998 for indecent acts against a child, he also […]
Man arrested for indecent exposure in apartment complex, asserted his right to be nude
Florida Man Arrested for Public Indecency A 79-year-old man from Florida has found himself in hot water, or perhaps, more accurately, *in a thong.* Tyrone James Causey was arrested after reportedly exposing himself repeatedly around his apartment complex and making obscene gestures. When confronted by the police, he argued he had “the right to walk […]
People on both coasts of the U.S. who were not aboard MV Hondius are being watched for hantavirus due to potential flight exposure.
Health authorities are monitoring at least five Americans across both coasts for hantavirus symptoms, despite the fact that none were aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which is at the center of the outbreak. The individuals in question include two from New Jersey, two from Maryland, and one from California. They’re currently quarantined and being […]