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Roughly 93 million CT (computed tomography) scans are performed on 62 million people each year in the U.S. While these scans are valuable diagnostic tools, they also expose patients to radiation, which can increase the risk of cancer. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine estimates that CT scans conducted in 2023 alone could lead to about 103,000 radiation-related cancer cases...

If Donald Trump is anything, he’s consistent—especially in his disdain for low-flow plumbing fixtures. Throughout his first term, the president took up arms against appliances he believed prioritized environmental efficiency at the expense of actual performance. From the rally stage, he repeatedly mocked dishwashers that failed to clean, toilets that required multiple flushes, and faucets that barely trickled water. This personal vendetta...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine has sparked significant backlash from anti-vaccine groups. "The most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is the MMR vaccine," Kennedy stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter), following a meeting with families in Gaines County, Texas, who had recently lost children to measles during an outbreak....

U.S. Sees Deadliest Flu Season for Children Since 2009, CDC Reports More children in the U.S. have died from the flu this season than in any year since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to a CDC report released Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 216 pediatric deaths so far this season—surpassing last year’s total of 207 and marking...

The U.S. surpassed 700 confirmed cases of measles in 2025, marking a troubling milestone, according to the CDC. About 32% of cases are in children under 5, and 38% in those aged 5 to 19. So far, 79 people have been hospitalized—45 of them under age 5. Most infections (97%) involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. Measles has been...