President Donald Trump briefly interrupted his campaign rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Friday after appearing to struggle to keep one eye open. Donald Trump paused during a Daytona Beach rally to wipe his eye with a wet napkin, then resumed speaking. The President paused midway through his remarks to supporters, using a napkin dipped … Read more
For Amy Acton, politics has never been entirely divorced from medicine. Over the course of her professional life, she has worked as a hospital administrator, taught in the classroom, and worked in public health and community outreach, both within and outside the state. But the underlying theme that has remained constant is the question of … Read more
United States President Donald Trump launched a personal attack on a journalist on Thursday, following questions about his health and the decision to cancel two election rallies in Kansas and Iowa. Trump’s campaign funding group, MAGA Inc, said it would instead organise a series of tele-rallies featuring the President in at least 19 states. (Bloomberg) … Read more
Pittsburgh , The year 2026 has been an expensive one for social media platforms. Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Research suggests bans aren’t the answer Since March, YouTube and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, have settled or paid out in multiple lawsuits to the tune of more than … Read more
Mark Shenefield, or ‘Tattoo Mark’, was a Dallas Cowboys superfan who died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning. Mark was known for his passion for the team and philanthropic work which he carried out through the Tattoo Mark Foundation. Mark Shenefield, or ‘Tattoo Mark’ died unexpectedly. (Facebook/Mark Shenefield) The news of Mark’s passing was reported by CBS … Read more
Many of us have probably skipped a doctor visit because it cost too much or took too long to arrange. In Charlotte, North Carolina, regular care was a real challenge for many people. In October 2017, Novant Health announced a $7 million gift from basketball star Michael Jordan to open two health clinics for families … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo lung surgery to remove a small lump, known as a lung nodule, that doctors discovered during medical check-ups. The 71-year-old pope made the announcement on Sunday after the traditional Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery and … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo lung surgery to remove a small lump, known as a lung nodule, that doctors discovered during medical check-ups. The 71-year-old pope made the announcement on Sunday after the traditional Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery and … Read more
Christa Pike’s lawyers shared the latest update on her health after the botched execution attempts in Tennessee. Pike has been on death row since she was convicted in 1995 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. Christa Pike has been on death row for the murder of Colleen Slemmer. (X/@ThePoliticalPom) Her execution was initially halted an … Read more
Bailey Quinn FrankPhoto credit: Society for science When Bailey Quinn Frank learned that scientists can identify species from genetic material left behind in the environment, she saw an opportunity to apply the same idea to public health. The eighth-grader from Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale designed a simple air sampler using small fans and … Read more