Water beads, marketed as colorful sensory items for kids, are posing a serious Health hazard for young children, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. These absorbent polymer beads, which can grow to the size of a marble or golf ball when immersed in water, have led to nearly 7,000 ingestion injuries between 2018 and…
Ninez Ponce Honored for Advocacy in Achieving Health Equity Dr. Ninez Ponce, director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and renowned public health advocate, was recently awarded the prestigious 2024 Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award for her significant contributions to data equity and health policy. Ponce has dedicated her career to ensuring that…
Scripps Mercy Chula Vista’s decision to close its maternity ward has sparked protests from South Bay Health care workers and supporters. The department will be consolidated with Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest, a move that critics argue will negatively impact mothers and babies, particularly those from low-income communities who may have difficulty traveling the distance to…
Duke researchers have been delving into the intricacies of human cognition, emotions, and social interactions to understand and address the challenges impacting mental Health. The Chronicle has highlighted a few ongoing projects that shed light on these issues: One study conducted by a Duke research team, including Alyssa Sinclair, Candice Yuxi Wang, and Rachel Alison…
groundbreaking ruling by medical professionals that will mark a turning point in the field of liver transplants, as well as advancements in genetic testing for gynecologic cancers. The news also covers the importance of timing and planning in brain recordings before surgery, the impact of specific genes on COVID severity, and the rise of targeted…
Raquel Torres assists students in navigating challenges such as anxiety and depression in a supply closet near the science classrooms at Port Chester Middle School. The space is compact, with just enough room for a desk, a chair, and a stuffed whale that offers comfort to students. The school district, in partnership with Family Services…
State Senator Jean Breaux of Indiana announced on Monday that she will be stepping down from her position after serving in the statehouse for 18 years. She expressed her desire to focus on spending time with her loved ones in the remaining time she has. Sen. Breaux has been a member of the Indiana Senate…
