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A recent study by Pregnancy Justice found that criminal charges related to pregnancy have increased since the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The study identified at least 210 cases in the year following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, marking the highest number of such cases in any […]
New York State is celebrating its 16th annual Climate Week from September 22 to 29, focusing on combating climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting environmental sustainability. Brendan Woodruff, Director of Sustainability at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), highlights that the week aims to bring together local, state, and federal […]
SZA took to social media to express concern over the resurgence of nitrous oxide—commonly known as “whippets”—and a product called “Galaxy Gas” that she believes is being aggressively marketed to Black youth. Posting on X, she questioned why the government isn’t intervening, highlighting that the product has appeared suddenly and is being sold openly in […]
With COVID-19 cases increasing across the country and New York State, the federal government will once again offer free COVID test kits. Starting later in September, each household can sign up to receive up to four free tests by mail. You can order the tests here. So far, the free COVID test program has delivered 900 […]
For the first time in decades, U.S. drug overdose deaths have significantly declined, with a 10.6% drop reported by the CDC. Experts like Dr. Nora Volkow of NIDA are optimistic, with some researchers predicting even larger declines when more state-level data is analyzed. States in the eastern U.S. are seeing the biggest drops, with some […]
Black women are more likely than white women to die from even the most treatable types of breast cancer, a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found. The findings, experts say, underscore that it’s racial disparities, not biology, driving the biggest differences in death rates between Black and white women. While Black women and […]
A new report shows the Rochester is ranked number 2 in the country as one of the most challenging places to live with asthma. 1. Allentown, PA 2. Rochester, NY 3. Detroit, MI 4. Springfield, MA 5. Philadelphia, PA 6. Cleveland, OH 7. Lakeland, FL 8. Baltimore, MD 9. Charleston, SC 10. Providence, RI 11. […]
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet for the first time face-to-face Tonight night for perhaps their only debate, a high-pressure opportunity to showcase their starkly different visions for the country after a tumultuous campaign summer. The event, at 9 p.m. Eastern in Philadelphia, will offer Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically changed […]
A new study has linked the use of personal care products, such as lotions and hair conditioners, to higher levels of phthalates—endocrine-disrupting chemicals—in young children. Phthalates, commonly found in plastics and personal care products, can interfere with hormones and are particularly concerning for children, as they may disrupt key developmental stages. Previous studies have connected […]
A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 65 people across nine states, according to U.S. health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 24 people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been recorded. The outbreak is tied to eggs from Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market, which […]
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