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.
Mamdani: NYC To Spend $20M On Bronx Kids With Asthma
New York City Mayor Zorhan Mamdani has announced a $20 million plan to improve childhood asthma treatment for families in the Bronx, which has high rates of asthma due to air pollution from industrial development and traffic.
Star Black OB-GYN: “Fibroids Are Never Too Large For Me”
Dr. Pierre Johnson, known as the "Fibroid Slayer", successfully removed a 27-pound fibroid from a pregnant patient, highlighting the importance of Black women's health and choosing the right doctor.
For Young People, Now’s The Time To Talk About HIV
Despite progress in treating and preventing HIV/AIDS, Black adolescents and young adults continue to face disproportionately high rates of new infections, driven by shame, stigma, and silence, and healthcare providers, advocates, and public health departments are working to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
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Bynum Opposes Agriculture-FDA Spending Bill, Citing Cuts To Food Assistance Programs
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill, arguing that it would reduce support for food assistance programs and rural communities while increasing challenges for working families.
