“Alarming levels” of bacteria like E. coli in Paris Seine river present a challenge for Olympic swimming events
The swimming portion of the triathlon event at the 2024 Paris Olympics might be impacted by poor water quality in the... Read More.
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Famine is imminent in northern Gaza, with many facing catastrophic levels of hunger: Report
(NEW YORK) -- Famine is "imminent" in northern Gaza, as the entire population of the strip experiences high levels of food insecurity amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, according to a report released Monday.The report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative said... Read More.
Coastal US cities are sinking as sea levels continue to rise, new research shows
(NEW YORK) -- Several coastal cities around the United States are "disappearing" into the ground, according to new research, which could further exacerbate complications of sea level rise in the near future.A considerable amount of land in 32 U.S. coastal cities could be at... Read More.
15 states seeing ‘high’ or ‘very high’ levels of respiratory illness: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory illness activity is elevated or increasing across most areas of the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In total, 15 states plus New York City are experiencing "high" or "very high" levels of... Read More.
Public schools across the country plagued by high lead levels in drinking water
(NEW YORK) -- When Francis Galicia, a student in Rockland County, N.Y., arrives at their high school for class each morning, they cannot help but notice that something vital is missing.“We don’t have access to running water,” Francis said, referring to the lack of... Read More.
Newborn syphilis cases at ‘dire’ levels as analysis shows tenfold increase in last decade: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- The CDC is warning about "dire" levels of babies born with syphilis in the U.S., with a new analysis showing a tenfold increase from 2012 to 2022. The agency's data shows that 3,761 babies were born with syphilis in 2022, and... Read More.
FDA warns parents of fruit puree pouches recalled over high levels of lead
(NEW YORK) -- The issue was first brought to the FDA's attention when health officials in North Carolina were investigating elevated blood lead levels in four children and found that the WanaBana apple cinnamon pouches could be the common source.The North Carolina Department of... Read More.
Could low serotonin levels contribute to Long COVID?
(NEW YORK) -- Decreased levels of serotonin in the body may be a contributing factor in the development and persistence of so-called 'long COVID' symptoms, according to a new study.Researchers suggest that, even after acute COVID symptoms subside, traces of the virus remain in... Read More.
Record-low water levels recorded along the Mississippi River during prime season to ship grain
(NEW YORK) -- Mississippi River water levels have reached new record lows from Missouri to Arkansas, preventing shipments of grain and other important goods from making their way downriver during one of the busiest times of year, according to data from the National Weather... Read More.
Overdose crisis reaches historic levels in New York City
(NEW YORK) -- The overdose crisis has reached historic levels in New York City, according to new data from the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.Provisional data shows there were 3,026 overdose deaths in New York City in 2022, the highest total since... Read More.
Nursing homes must boost staffing levels under new Biden plan
(WASHINGTON) -- Nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare must adhere to new federally required staffing levels in order to keep receiving taxpayer money, according to a rule announced Friday by the Biden administration that would apply to some 15,000 centers.It’s an unprecedented move... Read More.
Panama Canal’s low water levels could become headache for consumers
(NEW YORK) -- Low water levels at the Panama Canal are causing a traffic jam at the historic trading route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, threatening to ensnarl the holiday shipping season and raising alarm among canal officials.The 109-year-old canal works through... Read More.
