Parts of Texas and New Mexico have been struck by measles outbreaks, sickening nearly 100 people, health officials announced last week. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday…
Day: February 24, 2025
Lynda Brown-Ganzert, RxPx
Lynda Brown-Ganzert is CEO of RxPx. The company is the 2022 merger of the company she founded, Curatio, which was a support system for rare disease patients, with RxMx, a…
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Health Conditions
The eyes of the Catholic world are focused on Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome, where Pope Francis remains hospitalized for a number of health issues. Here’s what to know about…
Parkinson’s Patients Have a New Way to Manage Their Symptoms
There is still no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new deep brain stimulator that could benefit patients with the motor condition.…
What Are Abortion Shield Laws?
In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, many states have moved to protect the right to abortion, and several have turned to…
Today is Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA and it’s the sweetest way to help animals
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stouffville, ON (Feb. 24, 2025) – The sweetest day of the year has finally arrived! Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA is today, and it’s your opportunity to…
Saved from a dumpster, Korra gets a new start
On a frigid winter’s night, Korra’s story nearly ended tragically inside a dumpster in an Ajax alleyway. Instead, thanks to a good Samaritan, the team at the Humane Society of…
Data centers are overwhelming the grid. Could they help it instead?
This is the first article in our four-part series “ Boon or bane: What will data centers do to the grid?” Sign up for our Feb. 25 online panel discussion…
Are Ohio solar critics speaking as elected officials — or as neighbors?
In Ohio, county and township officials have a lot of influence over permitting decisions for wind and solar farms. So when local elected officials oppose a project, it matters whether…
Hostage Situation and Shootout in Pennsylvania Marks Latest Attack Against Hospital Workers
A man who took hostages in a Pennsylvania hospital during a shooting that killed a police officer and wounded five other people highlights the rising violence against U.S. healthcare workers…