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The United States was on course to eliminate syphilis. Now it’s surging

Science News – Once on the path to eliminating syphilis, the United States has reversed course, with cases of the infectious disease surging. From a low of under 32,000 cases in 2000, the number of people with syphilis has rocketed to more than 207,000 in 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in January. That’s 62 cases per 100,000 people. The crisis is hitting babies especially hard. The maternal rate for syphilis during pregnancy...

MLB players concerned about uniform’s ‘see-through’ pants ahead of the new season

CNN – Major League Baseball players have been faced with an unusual problem ahead of the new season: a malfunctioning wardrobe. Players and fans have already voiced their concerns about the new jerseys being worn this season, and on Thursday, as spring training games got underway, MLB Players’ Association (MLBPA) executive director Tony Clark also shared concerns about the pants. “A lot of the rhetoric is confirmation that the pants are see-through,” said Clark, according to...

Air pollution could be significant cause of dementia – even for those not predisposed

THE GUARDIAN – Air pollution from traffic is linked to some of the more severe forms of dementia, and could be a significant cause of the condition among those who are not already genetically predisposed to it, research suggests. Research carried out in Atlanta, Georgia, found that people with higher exposure to traffic-related fine particulate matter air pollution were more likely to have high amounts of the amyloid plaques in their brains that are associated...

Lawsuits Claim South Carolina Kids Underwent Unnecessary Genital Exams During Abuse Investigations

KFF HEALTH NEWS – CAMDEN, S.C. — Three ongoing federal lawsuits filed in South Carolina accuse the state of forcing boys and girls to undergo traumatic genital exams during child abuse investigations, even when no allegations of sexual abuse have been raised. One 14-year-old plaintiff — who goes by “Jane Doe” to protect her privacy — was placed into foster care in 2021 after she disclosed to a social services caseworker that her mother had...

US-Mexico border: 100 billion gallons of toxic sewage creating a ‘public health crisis’

Exposure to the contaminants, viruses and bacteria can impact the health of Americans who live and work nearby, which include children, seniors, lifeguards, military personnel, border patrol officers and at-risk populations.

New Evidence: The Link Between Stress Levels and Obesity in the US

Healthnews – In the analysis of data from all 50 states in 2023, the Healthnews team found a significant correlation — regions with higher stress levels tend to have elevated obesity rates. This indicates a close connection between stress and health, impacting both mental and physical well-being. Based on the collected statistics, West Virginia has the highest obesity rate at 40.60%, alongside a notably high stress level score of 57.58. This trend is closely followed...

6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Sex after 50

AARP – With most physicians ill prepared to talk about sexual health and many patients too embarrassed or ashamed to broach the subject, sex has become this thing we don’t discuss in the examining room. Here are six questions to help steer the conversation in the right direction. 1. What can I do about unreliable erections? Erectile dysfunction is common in older men — 50 percent of men in their 50s will experience erectile challenges, Gonzalez says,...

Proof that nixing vax dissent backfired

"Instead of being upfront that there was a slight risk of side effects, the administration put pressure on social-media companies to censor any discussion."

Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK — With those New Year's resolutions six weeks behind us, some people may have reverted to less healthy ways of eating. Heart Month is a great time to remind yourself why a healthy diet is important for more than just your waistline. "What you eat and drink affects your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and if you have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, your healthcare team may recommend following a cholesterol-lowering diet,"...

7.2M illegals entered the US under Biden admin, an amount greater than population of 36 states

"The United States government is completing the human smuggling and trafficking process for the Mexican cartels." – Eric Ruark, Director of Research for Numbers USA, a nonprofit that advocates for immigration restrictions

‘Could have killed him’: 150 live bugs reportedly pulled from man’s nose

Some of the bugs were reportedly as large as the tip of a pinky finger. About 150 of them were removed using a variety of instruments. The larva was then sent to a lab for testing.

Remember the Presidential Physical Fitness Test? Barack Obama got rid it

THE NEW YORK TIMES – If you went to an American public school between 1966 and 2012, you probably have memories of sweating through the Presidential Physical Fitness Test — a gym class gauntlet that involved a mile run, sit-ups, pull-ups (or push-ups), a sit-and-reach and a shuttle run. For those who were athletically inclined, it was a chance to shine: Children who scored in the top 15 percent were honored with a Presidential Physical...

Pro-Palestinian Protestors Deliver 300 Pounds of Manure to Nancy Pelosi’s House

PJ MEDIA – San Francisco's infamous poop map got a massive update last week after pro-Palestinian protesters dumped 300 pounds of cow manure outside Nancy Pelosi's home. After the large delivery of bovine excrement was placed, the group held signs reading "NANCY PELOSI ENOUGH WITH THIS S—T" and "STOP ARMING ISRAEL. ARMS EMBARGO NOW." It's not clear if anyone notice a difference in the cleanliness of the street. According to a report from the San Francisco Standard,...

Bayer makes a deal on popular contraceptive with Mark Cuban’s online pharmacy

Mark Cuban's pharmacy could boost the drugs' sales. It will probably take a few months to see how the experiment works out.

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