Health

The tragic death of 28-year-old nurse Carrissa Stevenson from Ohio has left many questions unanswered. Dropped off at the Jewish Hospital dead on arrival by her fiance, Stevenson’s death remains under investigation. Her fiance told authorities that she had been intoxicated the night before and had fallen down the stairs multiple times. This case raises

Several beaches in the U.S. have been forced to close due to excessive fecal bacteria in the ocean, posing a threat to public health. In Colorado, nearly a quarter of dairy herds have been affected by bird flu, highlighting the vulnerability of the agricultural sector to infectious diseases. On a positive note, the U.S. government

A recent multisite retrospective cohort study examined the potential risks associated with receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the first trimester of pregnancy. The study found that there was no increased risk of major structural birth defects in infants born to mothers who received the vaccine during their first trimester compared to those who did

Waiting for insurance companies to respond to prior authorization requests is not only frustrating for healthcare providers but also detrimental to patient care. Dr. Sabin Dang expressed his disappointment by calling it a “waste of everybody’s time.” This delay can lead to delays in treatment, causing unnecessary stress and anxiety for patients. Dr. Pieter Cohen’s

The recent New York Times op-ed by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy brought to light the detrimental effects of social media on mental health, especially among adolescents. His call for warning labels on social media platforms sheds light on the issues of anxiety, depression, and social isolation that can stem from excessive use of social media