public health

tuberculosis, COUGHING, burping

Alarming tuberculosis surge strikes Kansas hard

Kansas finds itself at the epicenter of the largest tuberculosis outbreak in United States history, with numbers climbing steadily since 2021. The Kansas Department of

lung cancer

Why the FDA says menthol cigarettes must go now

The Food and Drug Administration has ignited a heated debate with its latest review of menthol cigarettes, revealing concerning patterns that could lead to significant

prostate cancer, men's health, early detection

Doctors warn as superbug gonorrhea hits young adults

A dangerous new strain of gonorrhea has medical professionals deeply concerned. This antibiotic-resistant “superbug” version of the sexually transmitted disease poses unprecedented risks, particularly to

chemicals

How forever chemicals secretly harm brain health

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are synthetic chemicals engineered for their remarkable resistance to heat, water, and oil. These properties make them

heart

How your heart fights for survival

Heart disease affects millions globally, ranking as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. From coronary artery disease to congenital heart defects, cardiovascular conditions

HIV

10 US cities with the highest HIV cases

The HIV epidemic continues to disproportionately affect major urban centers across the United States, with southern cities facing particularly severe challenges. Health department data shows