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Best ways to beat the heat this summer
Extreme heat doesn’t only mean environmental damage — it also poses serious risks to your health.
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Measles Misinformation Is on the Rise — And Americans Are Hearing It, Survey Finds
Measles Misinformation Is on the Rise — And Americans Are Hearing It, Survey Finds Arthur Allen April 23, 2025 While the most serious measles epidemic in a decade has led to the deaths of two children and spread to 27 states with no signs of letting up, beliefs about the safety of the measles vaccine…
Transforming postpartum care: Addressing America’s maternal health crisis
Natalie Davis, CEO of United States of Care, joins The Electorette host Jen Taylor-Skinner to examine the critical postpartum care crisis in the United States.
Get up to speed on FDA recalls
More Americans are getting sick from foodborne illnesses. Recalls are supposed to keep us safe.
What bird flu shows us about our food system
More than brunch is at stake as Americans contend with H5N1 avian influenza.
DR. UCHE BLACKSTOCK’S PERSONAL STORY AT THE INTERSECTION OF RACISM AND MEDICINE
After admitting herself to the emergency room, doctors downplayed her pain and neglected to do a thorough diagnosis. The consequence, Dr. Blackstock said, led her inflamed appendix to rupture. She was eventually given an emergency operation and was bedridden for four weeks, missing crucial school time.
ALERT: Avian Influenza Detected at Pinal County Poultry Farm
Avian influenza has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Pinal County, Arizona, prompting containment measures by state and federal authorities. The Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (AZVDL) initially tested samples from the farm after poultry began showing symptoms of the illness on November 11, 2024. The diagnosis was later confirmed by the National Veterinary…
Benefits of Fluoridation in the 21 st Century
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States. This is an infectious disease caused by bacterial plaque on the tooth surface metabolizing sugars and producing acid, which dissolves the surface of the tooth. If unchecked, this process continues through the tooth and into the nerve. This can lead to…
A National Mesothelioma Registry to Combat Misdiagnosis in Veterans
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure, with military personnel being among the groups at highest risk due to service-related exposure. In the U.S., there are over 16.2 million veterans, of whom 183.000 are Native Americans. Although mesothelioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer, veterans account for around 30% of all…
URWell: Election anxiety, Health care under the next president, and more
How are you taking care of yourself this Election Night? Experts Offer Ways to Cope with Anxiety Before and After Election Day It’s November 5th, 2024 — and Election Day is still stressful. National races with far-reaching implications bring lots of people anxiety, and what’s at stake today is no exception. In advance of the…
How to support someone who is pregnant
Dr. Ana’Neicia Williams is a collective care practitioner who integrates her creativity and clinical background to curate therapeutic spaces rooted in culture and ancestral practices. Her maternal-child and reproductive health and advocacy work allows individuals and communities to foster relationships that support wellness.
Dr. Williams joins the show to talk about how can we help…
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