If you are bringing a dog into the U.S. — whether if you are returning from a trip overseas with Rover, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad — you have to follow a set of new rules designed to help prevent the spread of rabies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
With over 16,000 new cases of skin cancer annually, as reported by Cancer Research UK, it remains a big concern. While the possibility of skin cancer is frightening, it’s crucial to recognise that almost 90 percent of cases are preventable. Spotting the signs early is key to successful treatment. The symptoms can be varied, making … Read more
DENVER — A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the first months of 2024, many arriving from Texas where abortion is restricted, showing a steady increase in need each year since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision left a patchwork of state bans, restrictions … Read more
A dentist has revealed the common foods and drink people should try to avoid eating too often as they can “erode” enamel away on the teeth and cause them to weaken. Citrus fruits and drinks can cause the enamel on teeth to erode away, which leaves them more susceptible to tooth decay. Dr Sahil Patel, … Read more
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A bill that would have consolidated six South Carolina heath care agencies and was overwhelmingly passed by both chambers of the General Assembly died on the session’s final day Thursday in a procedural move by a member angry he was mocked by his colleagues. Republican Rep. Josiah Magnuson has been against the … Read more
Paid leave for prenatal care is poised to become a national women’s health initiative. That’s now that New York has become the first state to mandate a standalone entitlement to paid prenatal leave. In April, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an amendment to New York labor law to require employers to provide up to … Read more
Having high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. If left untreated this can become dangerous as it can raise your risk of medical emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes. This is because the cholesterol can form into plaque deposits, causing the arteries to narrow … Read more
SEATTLE — Seattle will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24 hours after they have overdosed on fentanyl or other drugs, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Thursday. The center is slated to open near the Pioneer Square neighborhood in mid-2025 and will be run by a homelessness and substance … Read more
As the weather warms up in the UK it can be difficult for many of us to adapt to the rising temperatures. This can affect us most at night, as we struggle to get sleep well in the heat. Unlike in some other countries around the world, most homes in the UK are not designed … Read more
Settlement money to help stem the decades-long opioid addiction and overdose epidemic is rolling out to small towns and big cities across the U.S., but advocates worry that chunks of it may be used in ways that don’t make a dent in the crisis. As state and local governments navigate how to use the money, … Read more
