Month: July 2022

US May Declare Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

The monkeypox outbreak in the United States is spreading rapidly, with thousands of cases now reported. As the Biden administration considers declaring a public health emergency, it is also contemplating appointing a White House coordinator to oversee the response. With the situation worsening, it is crucial for effective measures to be put in place to […]

Published on July 26, 2022

Omicron BA.5 Dominates COVID Variants in US, CDC Reports

Imagine a popularity contest for COVID variants, and Omicron BA.5 is currently the reigning champion in the United States! According to the CDC, this subvariant accounted for a whopping 82% of coronavirus variants last week. That’s like everyone at a party wanting to dance to the same song – Omicron BA.5 is definitely the hit […]

Published on July 26, 2022

Threat to Preventive Screenings and Contraception Due to New ACA Challenge

Just when you thought the Affordable Care Act (ACA) had all its ducks in a row, another challenge comes swooping in to shake things up. This time, the repercussions could be profound for those in need of cancer screenings, contraception, or breastfeeding support. It’s like the ACA is a patient on an operating table, with […]

Published on July 26, 2022