Month: October 2024

Mountain Town Confronts an Unexpected Public Health Catastrophe

Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters. The mountains of western North Carolina have been known […]

Published on October 18, 2024

Whooping Cough at a Decade-High Level in US

Whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. There have been 18,506 cases of whooping cough reported so far, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. That’s the most at this point in the year… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on October 17, 2024

US High School Students’ Vaping Rates Hit Record Lows

Is vaping finally losing its coolness for American teens? The latest tally of federal data finds that 550,000 school kids, mostly high schoolers, quit using e-cigarettes in 2024.Vaping rates fell from 10% of high school students in 2023 to 7.8% this year, “reaching the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 17, 2024