Trump administration's aid freeze threatens healthcare for 35,000 in Syria
The Trump administration's suspension of US foreign aid has led to the closure of clinics in northern Syria, impacting 35,000 ...
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's what experts say he gets wrong about the disorder
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.
Doctors say this 30-second test can predict your risk of falling and future health
A new study says you might be at a risk of falling. Try this easy 30-second test to find out about your future health.
Report Finds Artificial Intelligence Can Screen Early Stages Of Breast Cancer. How Does The Model Work?
Breast cancer is a disease where cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. The World Health Organization (WHO ...
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As officials prepare for WHO-led flu vaccine meeting, many wonder: Will the U.S. show?
Each year, flu experts from around the world gather to map out recommendations for next winter's flu vaccine. This year, it's ...
WHO releases $2 million to support Uganda's Ebola outbreak response
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was releasing an additional $2 million to ...
The US is leaving the World Health Organization. What does that mean for Illinois?
The U.S. is pulling the plug on its membership with the World Health Organization. What does that mean for Illinois?
What we know about how 'forever chemicals' affect health
Invisible, omnipresent "forever chemicals" have been linked to a wide range of serious effects on human health, prompting ...
Trump’s foreign aid freeze forces health clinics in a vulnerable region of Syria to close
The Trump administration's abrupt freeze in foreign aid has closed health clinics offering free care in one of Syria's most ...
Duolingo 'killed' off its mascot — and somehow capitvated the internet
Duolingo’s Duo the Owl, an internet-famous big green bird, was killed by a Cybertruck in an apparent marketing stunt ...
USAID sent $2M to Guatemala, but not just for gender-affirming health care
In 2024, USAID awarded a $2 million grant to an LGBTQ+ rights organization in Guatemala called Asociación Lambda. That grant ...
What the U.S. Foreign Aid Backlash Means for Garment Workers Worldwide
USAID actively undergirds organizations that forge long-term community, provide access to mutual aid and legal assistance, ...