Health

A coalition of doctors are sounding the alarm on the need for increased syphilis testing for pregnant individuals, amid a recent surge of the sexually transmitted infection in U.S. newborns. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published new guidance Thursday, recommending doctors screen pregnant individuals for syphilis three times during pregnancy. Obstetricians, gynecologists…

Researchers from the USDA discovered that people in rural areas aged 25 to 54 are dying at much higher rates from natural causes such as chronic diseases and cancer, compared to those in urban areas of the same age group.

The lawsuit alleges consumers lost access to their doctors or medications and faced financial costs, such as owing money toward medical care or having to repay tax credits that were paid toward the unauthorized coverage.

It’s not just humans and farm animals. Pets have a part to play as well.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) targeted GOP lawmakers who criticized a court ruling Tuesday that upheld an 1864 law, making performing an abortion a felony in the state. In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, she described the decision as “very harmful” for the state and highlighted that Arizonians are deeply affected by it…

A consumer advocacy group called Consumer Reports has warned that the popular children's snack Lunchables has high levels of lead and sodium. They tested 12 Lunchables and found high levels of these substances.