Racial Disparities in Surgeries Resulted in 12,700 Dead Black, Hispanic Patients in Two Decades, Study Shows
Disparities in surgical procedures have resulted in 605 total excess deaths per year since 2000
The Keys to Understand 'Landmark' Agreement Between Kaiser Permanente and Union Workers
The agreement includes increasing yearly wages, a higher minimum wage, increased job security and new training programs to increase in-house career growth
'100 Latina Birthdays,' A Podcasting Effort to Put Latinas' Critical Issues in the Spotlight
Backed up by LWC Studios, this series will consist of five seasons which will focus on what's going on in the lives of Latinas in the U.S.
How Selena Gómez Uses Her Latin Voice to Advocate for Mental Health with Rare Impact Fund
The Latin community is one of the biggest groups who face Mental Health illnesses and Latin voice
A Bill Seeks to Increase Latino Physicians' Representation in the U.S.
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. introduced legislation to designate October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day (NLPD)
Drugs to Treat Diabetes, Heart Disease, Among 10 with Potential Price Cuts Under Medicare
The U.S. federal government spends up to $50 billion on these prescription medications and seeks to negotiate reductions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Consumption of Alcohol Among Young US Adults from Minority Groups Increased in 2021-2023: Gallup
While alcohol consumption in the U.S. has declined among young people, drinking rates for Latinos have increased over the past decade.
CDC Warns Of Deadly Bacteria With High Fatality Rate, Declared Endemic To US Gulf Coast
Three cases of infection caused by these bacteria, which can lead to the potentially fatal melioidosis if left untreated, have been confirmed by the CDC.
Argentina Permits Over-The-Counter Sales Of Morning After Pill
Feminist organizations praised the action because they saw it as a sign of progress in a country where the dominant religion is Catholic.
US-Mexico Alert: Fungal Outbreak Linked To Cosmetic Surgery
In the United States and Mexico, over 400 people are now being closely watched and surveilled.
Children Treated For Reactions To 'Unknown Substance' Found In Lunches
The childcare center informed parents of what transpired through text messages and letters.
Mexico: Two Fatalities, Hundreds At Risk Of Fungal Meningitis After Surgeries
The CDC advised the public to postpone any scheduled surgery and offered travel advice last week, warning of the epidemic.
New Drug For Alzheimer's Slows Disease By A Third
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's is the accumulation of amyloid, which forms unique plaques in the gaps between brain cells.
Australia Announces Ban Of Recreational Vaping In Major Public Health Move
Australia already requires a prescription for nicotine vapes, but the sector is unregulated, and the black market is growing.
A Patriotic Statement Through Sperm Freezing
Numerous clinics have already started providing the service for free and on their dime.
Abortion Pill Battle, White House Prepares To Provide Support For Drug Stores And Pharma
No retail pharmacies are currently certified to dispense mifepristone, and many are going through the certification process.
Chinese Researchers Publish Long-Awaited Data On COVID-19 Origins
According to the study, swabs that tested positive for the virus also had wild animal genetic material in them.
Manufacturer Of Eyedrops Connected To Deadly Infections Couldn't Ensure Factory Was Sterile, Says FDA
FDA staff wrote that the corporation uses processes that cannot genuinely guarantee the sterility of its products.
What Is The Abortion Pill Mifepristone And Why Texas Judge Is planning to Ban It?
An anti-abortion organization claims in a Texas lawsuit that the drug's safety was never adequately investigated.
Texas Judge Considers To Cancel FDA Approval Of Child Killer Pill In US
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, will decide the case which follows the U.S. Supreme Court's historic overruling last year of the constitutional right to abortion.
Study Finds Newer Drug May Help Reduce The Chance Of Heart Disease
A new study published in NEJM shows that Nexletol also reduces the risk of heart disease.
Argentina Holds Poultry Exports As First Industrial Case Of Bird Flu Confirmed
Argentina's agriculture secretary announced on Tuesday that the country has verified its first case of bird flu in commercial poultry.
Why PCOS Patients Often Acquire Weight Around Their Bellies Rather Than Elsewhere
PCOS is a condition that affects women and can disrupt their cycle, cause infertility, and lead to excess amounts of facial and body hair.
'Zombie Drug': Skin-Rotting Drug 'Tranq' Is Causing Horror On US Streets
"Tranq Dope" is a mix of Fentanyl, the opioid that has decimated America's youth, and a veterinary drug called Xylazine. It rots people's skin.
'Switch Off' Autism Symptoms Using $3 Epilepsy Drug: Scientists Discover
Researchers have made a ground-breaking discovery: an epilepsy medication that costs $3 a pill may be used to "switch off" the symptoms of autism in mice.
Biden To End Covid-19, Public Health Emergencies On May 11
President Biden said that his administration will end twin emergencies related to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023.
Health Workers Strike For Improved Pay In Buenos Aires
The health workers began a 24-hour strike for low pay and staffing levels in Buenos Aires City.
Man Smashes 34-Pound Rock Against Stranger's Head Moments After Being Released From Mental Health Hospital
A man allegedly smashed a 34-pound rock against a woman's head just moments after he was released from an emergency mental health crisis center in Northeast Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
Woman Struggling With Mental Health Issues, Depression Kills Herself After Shooting 10-Year-Old Son
A woman struggling with mental issues allegedly shot her 10-year-old son before proceeding to kill herself in Oceana County’s Shelby Township on Monday, July 25.
Indian Couple Who Already Has Three Children Sells Their Newborn Baby For $160
An Indian couple reportedly sold their newborn baby for US$160 in Sanaraipara village in Jajpur, India on Thursday, Jan. 27.