Jason Collins has always been a trailblazer. In 2013, he became the first openly gay active NBA player, shattering barriers and inspiring countless athletes and fans. Today, he faces another…
IntroductionThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to expand access to health coverage for millions of Americans. Enhanced subsidies, first enacted during the pandemic, have kept premiums affordable for over…
Adapted from reporting by Rachel Schraer, The Independent (Rethinking Global Aid Project) The closest thing we have to an HIV vaccine has finally arrived. Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication that…
The Meaning of World AIDS Day World AIDS Day was first established in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS, making it the first-ever global health day Wikipedia…
Norovirus: America’s “Winter Vomiting Disease” on the Rise Norovirus, often called the “winter vomiting disease”, is once again sweeping across the country. Unlike other viruses with a fat-based envelope that…
By Charles Zackary King | Inspired by reporting from Julia Gomez & Greta Cross, USA TODAY For decades, Chagas disease, also known as “kissing bug” disease, was considered a threat…
In a disturbing development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health warning about radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp sold under Walmart’s Great Value brand. The…
By Charles Zackary King We’ve entered a new chapter in the COVID-19 story and it’s moving fast. The latest variant, XFG nicknamed “Stratus” is now the dominant strain in the…
In a tech twist that feels straight out of science fiction, Bill Gates has declared the smartphone era is on its way out. The replacement? Not foldable screens or augmented…
In recent months, the safety of the food supply in the United States has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly regarding egg recalls. Alarmingly, June has already seen three major recalls…
