A new COVID-19 strain has emerged that appears likely to stick around in the U.S. through the holiday season. JN.1, which is a close relative to BA.2.86, is the fastest growing variant in the U.S. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, JN.1 was responsible for more than 1 in 5...
INDIANAPOLIS — An NCAA survey of student-athletes suggests they are experiencing fewer mental health concerns than they did at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but some demographics have shown more improvement than others. More than 23,000 student-athletes participated in the NCAA Student-Athlete Health and Wellness Study between September 2022 and June 2023. The data...
Climate change and varying rainfall patterns are forcing municipalities in semi-arid regions such as the Okanagan to investigate more resilient ways to retain and use stormwater. With this in mind, a team of UBC Okanagan engineers used the campus itself to examine and evaluate the lifecycle of low-impact developments (LIDs) that are intentionally created to...
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommended that the Medicare base payment rate for home health care be reduced by 7% for CY 2025. The recommendation is another chapter in the contentious relationship between the commission and the home health industry. It also recommended that Congress eliminate any payment updates for hospice providers in 2025....
City of York Council is offering up to 29 extra emergency beds to accommodate rough sleepers this winter. Emergency winter provision is put in place to ensure every rough sleeper has the option of a warm place to stay as the temperature drops and the health risks of sleeping rough increase. York’s emergency winter bed...
Gaza’s health system is “collapsing,” U.N. chief says – CBS News Watch CBS News The head of the United Nations is sending a dire warning about the situation in Gaza. Patrick Hamilton, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross’ delegation for the U.S. and Canada, joins CBS News to discuss what needs to...
As we prepare for an anticipated hot summer season, we are sharing a few simple tips to ensure you are well equipped to cope with the heat and look after your health. Heat can cause illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Being prepared for hot days will help you avoid these illnesses. ...
Kate Cox is about 21 weeks pregnant and her fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal. She is also having problems with her own health that has sent her to the emergency room multiple times. Cox family hide caption toggle caption Cox family Kate Cox is about 21 weeks pregnant and her fetusÂ...
Senior Pentagon officials underscored the Defense Department’s role as a global leader in managing the impacts of climate change on resilience, peace and stability during the 28th Conference of the Parties, or COP28, being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The DOD delegation to the annual United Nations climate change conference includes the Assistant Secretary...
Shannon Magsam Colleagues gathered in Dean Mamiseishvili’s office to take a peek at the newly published 2023 Leading with Care magazine. The College of Education and Health Professions’ annual magazine, Leading with Care, is now available. The fourth edition of this year-in-review, published in print and online, is divided into...