What The Numbers Tell Us About Hantavirus
Health authorities are racing to trace and contain an outbreak of hantavirus after five confirmed cases were identified among people connected to the cruise ship MV Hondius, with three people having died since April 11.
‘Pray and Stay’ Is Still Hurting Black Women In Church
Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant says that while many Black churches have made progress on domestic violence, too many still pressure women to stay, forgive, and protect the institution instead of protecting survivors.
From U.S. To Singapore, Cruise Passengers Are Being Monitored For Hantavirus
The World Health Organization has identified five confirmed cases of hantavirus infection linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths and 146 people still onboard, prompting international health authorities to race to trace and contain the outbreak.
What Doctors Know About How The Andes Hantavirus Spreads
Health authorities are investigating an outbreak of the Andes virus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which is believed to have caused eight passengers to become ill, and is the same virus that caused 11 deaths in Argentina in 2018.
Google’s Plan To Win The AI Health Race? Play Nice With Apple And Other...
Google has launched a new AI-powered health coach in its Google Health app, which is designed to provide users with personalized fitness plans, sleep analysis, and other wellness data, and can be used with Apple Watch, Oura ring, and Garmin watch.
‘Chaos’ Followed Ruling On Abortion Drug Access, And Providers Say More Uncertainty Lies Ahead
Abortion providers were forced to quickly adapt to the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to block access to mifepristone, one of the pills used in a standard regimen for medication abortion, which was temporarily put on hold by the Supreme Court on Monday.
Child Safety Lab Launching ‘Independent Crash Testing’ For AI Tools
Common Sense Media has launched the Youth AI Safety Institute, an independent research and testing lab backed by philanthropists and tech firms, to study the risks AI tools may pose to children and teens and to set safety benchmarks for tech firms.
Human-To-Human Transmission Suspected On Board Hantavirus Cruise Ship, WHO Says
Three people have died and several others have fallen ill on the MV Hondius cruise ship due to a hantavirus outbreak, with the WHO investigating the possibility of human-to-human transmission.
Supreme Court Abortion Case Could Force Trump To Take A Public Stance On Mifepristone
The Trump administration has been criticized by anti-abortion activists for not taking action to restrict access to mifepristone, while a recent court ruling that would add limits to access nationwide has put the issue back in the Supreme Court's spotlight.
For Intimate Partner Violence Survivors, A Get-Out Toolkit
Black women experience intimate partner violence at a much higher rate than white women, and experts say the most dangerous time for women in abusive relationships is when they decide to leave, so having an exit plan focused on safety is essential.
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Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19...
Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.
