Daylight savings – coming up on November 3 – can have both positive and negative effects on health, according to medical experts. The one-hour loss of sleep during the transition can impair cognitive function, lower mood, and increase the risk of accidents and cardiovascular issues.   However, daylight savings offers health benefits, such as increased sunlight exposure, which boosts vi...

The CDC has launched a new web portal with accessible resources to support emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. The materials include videos in American Sign Language, Easy Read summaries, infographics, and audio clips, aiming to enhance accessibility. Developed in collaboration with the disability community, the portal helps individuals plan for emergencies and provides resou...

A recent study by Forbes Advisor highlights significant disparities in healthcare accessibility across the U.S., where affordable healthcare remains a challenge for many Americans. Notably, only 55% of U.S. adults can access quality healthcare when needed. The analysis ranked states based on various health metrics, revealing that Utah, Nevada, and Texas are among the ten states with the least...

A recent study reveals that nearly one in three U.S. high school students experience racism at school, significantly impacting their mental health. Researchers from the CDC found that students of color reported two to three times more incidents than their white peers, leading to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.   Asian students were particularly affected, wit...

The CDC has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California, linked to occupational exposure to infected dairy cows. This follows two other recent cases among dairy workers from different farms, suggesting animal-to-human transmission. All three individuals experienced mild symptoms, such as conjunctivitis, and none were hospitalized.   While 18 human cases of H5 bird flu hav...

Health officials are urging caution when consuming unpasteurized apple cider, a popular fall beverage, as it poses health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Unpasteurized cider may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness or even death, particularly in children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.   The FDA reports that while ...