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June 11, 2025

News·USA

Fact Check: Trump Did Not Order Men to Reverse Vasectomies, Claims Originated from Satirical Source

Recent social media posts claim President Donald Trump signed an executive order forcing men to reverse their vasectomies. This claim is completely false and originated from a satirical article by The Onion,

Health·News·USA

Avian Flu Outbreak Hits 33 U.S. Dairy Herds: FDA Ensures Milk Safety Amid Rising Concerns

While the virus is lethal for commercial poultry, most infected cattle seem to recover within two weeks, according to experts. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday that pasteurized milk samples had tested positive for traces

April 25, 2024

Trump Administration Cuts $12B in Health Grants, States Lose Funding

News·USA

The Trump administration has abruptly canceled over $12 billion in federal grants to state health departments, money that was supporting critical public health programs

Ozempic Penis” Effect: Male Users Report 1-1.5 Inch Size Increase After Weight Loss, Science Explains Why

Health·News

Men taking Ozempic for weight loss are reporting a surprising side effect – their penises appear larger. This phenomenon, dubbed “Ozempic penis” or “Ozemdick”

Health·News·USA

McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Across 10 States Leaves 50 Ill, 1 Dead—CDC’s Investigation Ramps Up

Fast-food giant McDonald’s is confronting a severe multi-state E. coli outbreak that has left nearly 50 people ill and claimed one life. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has

Tejal Somvanshi

October 25, 2024

Rapid Antigen Test Kit on a Flat White Surface.

Health·News·USA

COVID Tests Available for Free—Here’s How to Secure Yours as New Variants Spread

Free COVID-19 Tests Return: What You Need to Know As we gear up for another fall and winter season, the U.S. government is bringing back a familiar tool in the fight against

Tejal Somvanshi

September 28, 2024

A new study led by MIT scientists reveals that burning ammonia in ship engines could still contribute to ozone pollution while causing serious impacts on air quality.

Energy·Mobility·Sustainability·Technology

MIT Study Reveals Ammonia as Maritime Fuel Could Cause Over Half a Million Premature Deaths Annually

A recent study from MIT found that proposing ammonia as an alternative for maritime fuel could further degrade the air quality and can have serious impacts on public health. The study revealed

Sunita Somvanshi

September 12, 2024

Health·USA

9 Dead and 7 Million Pounds Recalled in the Largest U.S. Listeria Outbreak Since 2011 Linked to Boar’s Head Meats

Six more people have died as a result of a food poisoning outbreak that led to the recall of more than 7 million pounds of deli meats, according to the Centers for

Tejal Somvanshi

August 30, 2024

Health

Massachusetts Towns Under Curfew After Deadly EEE Virus Detected—Critical Risk and 30% Mortality Highlight Urgent Warnings

The Massachusetts Public Health Center has declared a “critical risk level” after detecting a human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a severe viral disease transmitted through the bite of an infected

Tejal Somvanshi

August 27, 2024

Climate·Health·Weather

Europe’s Lethal Heat: Nearly 176,000 Annual Deaths and Rising — What Can Be Done?

Around 175,000 people die each year in Europe from heat-related causes, and that number is expected to rise in line with the planet’s constant warming, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on

Tejal Somvanshi

August 2, 2024

Air China B-2471 takeoff SFO runway 28R , Photo credits - dsleeter_2000 ,CC BY-NC 2.0

Europe·Pollution

52 Million Europeans Exposed to Risks from Ultrafine Particles Emitted by Nearby Airports

An report prepared by the European ecologist federation Transport & Environment (T&E) warns that ultrafine particles (UFP), emitted by air traffic, could affect up to eight million people living near major airports

Rahul Somvanshi

June 29, 2024

The cattle farm OÜ Estonia in Oisu has some 1,000 cows. Photo: Patrik Rastenberger/NEFCO-CC BY-NC 2.0

Health·USA

Bird Flu Pandemic Possibility: CDC Reports Low Current Risk, High Mortality Potential

The US health authorities stated that there is currently no risk of a pandemic from avian flu A(H5N1), despite outbreaks in 12 states among dairy cows, and at least three people infected

Tejal Somvanshi

June 25, 2024

Hot Heads, Broadway between Duane and Reade streets.( Photo Credit: Swerz,CC BY-NC 2.0 )

Climate·News·USA

NYC Heatwave Closure Alert: 43% of Cooling Centers Shut Down, Discover Open Locations Now

More than 200 cooling centers in New York City are closed today, Wednesday, due to the Juneteenth holiday, amidst the first heatwave of the year in the tri-state area expected to last

Tejal Somvanshi

June 19, 2024

The Imperial Towers, Tardeo , Mumbai Photo Credit: Satish Krishnamurthy {CC BY-SA 2.0}

India·Pollution

Mumbai’s Air Pollution Complaints Surge 305% in Five Years Amid Deteriorating Air Quality

According to a report released by the Praja Foundation on Tuesday, complaints related to air pollution in Mumbai city have increased by 305 percent over the past five years. The report indicates

Govind Tekale

June 13, 2024

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