The First Try to Use CRISPR for Treating Cancer in the US
On Wednesday, the first try to use CRISPR, a gene-editing method, in treating cancer was implemented by a team of doctors of the University of Pennsylvania. The results seem to be promising in 3 patients who participated in the...
Federal Judge Froze a Near-Total Abortion Ban in Alabama
On Tuesday, a federal judge decided to block a near-complete ban on abortion in Alabama, which could make it illegal for any healthcare provider to try or do abortion during the pregnancy.
With this decision, no abortion ban in any...
Free Mental Health Service for Offices in New York City as Suicides Increase
Last week, another off-duty sergeant committed suicide, which was the tenth case in 2019. Following the event, the police department in New York City jointed the national efforts to support its officers in overcoming the crisis.
The rate of deaths...
More and More US Citizens in States with Restrictions Are Purchasing Abortion Drugs Online
On Thursday, a study found out that those people who are residing in states with stricter abortion laws are increasingly purchasing drugs from online venders.
Data were collected from an online service in Europe that provides pregnant women with two...
The Vaping Crisis in The United States Is Quickly Increasing
The number of cases in lung diseases caused by vaping has increased quickly in the US. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced nearly 1,300 cases of serious lung illnesses in almost all states, including...
Johnson & Johnson Reached a Settlement with Ohio Counties before Opioid Trial
On Tuesday, Johnson & Johnson settled with two countries in Ohio. The value of the case was approximately $20.4 million. This is the latest attempt of the giant pharmaceutical firm to prevent an expensive and time-consuming federal trial related...
Number of People without Health Insurance Increases in the US First Time Since 2008
After more than a decade, the number of people in the United States without health insurance coverage is rising. This indicates that the health care plan introduced by President Barack Obama might be weakening under the current's government.
On the...
Suicide Cases Are Increasing, Particularly in Rural Areas
According to a new report published in JAMA Network Open on Friday, the suicide rates are increasing quickly, particularly in rural areas of the United States.
Between 1999 and 2016, the ratios of suicide in Americans, ranging from 25 to...
Number of UPS Workers Affected By Heat Reached the Highest Record
The previous July was officially the hottest month in the United States in history. And due to the boiling heat, many UPS workers have fainted, convulsed, and visited the hospital with many health issues.
By far, up to 16 employees...
Washing Raw Chicken Would Cause Illnesses rather than Clean It
According to a recently published research from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), washing raw chicken won't clean it, but would spread possibly harmful bacteria to other foods and kitchen areas that have already been washed thoroughly.
"Many people often prepare...
