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Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, transmitted through coughing and sneezing, with even small reductions in vaccination coverage leading to outbreaks. As of 2026, California has reported the highest annual number of measles cases in seven years. In response to this growing concern, researchers have begun to examine gaps in knowledge and vaccination coverage about measles. A UC Riverside study found significant gaps in knowledge, vaccination status, and acceptance of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine among patients visiting emergency departments in the United States. Posted on American Journal of Emergency Medicinethe study examines how misinformation…
Many people across the country have become involved with the ‘No Kings’ movement and rallies. We had more than 1,000 participate in our small town of Willits, California. I have been a rebel with a purpose all my life. My parents were active in the human rights and labor movements in the 1950s, and my father was one of the blacklisted writers in Hollywood who resisted McCarthyism. My causes include love, compassion and dignity for all people and true cooperation with the communities of life on planet Earth. Timothy Snyder is a widely respected professor and author of several books…
Black Maternal Health Week 2026 is coming to an end and BWHI was everywhere it needed to be. Underfoot. In the halls of Congress. In community spaces. In honest conversations with the people who do the work every day. This week, we showed up in full, and here’s a look at everything we’ve been up to and why it matters. We signed. We got up. BWHI proudly added our name to the 2026 Black Maternal Health Week resolution, led by Representative Alma Adams, Representative Lauren Underwood, and Senator Cory Booker, calling on Congress to stop treating Black maternal health as…
Last week, I shared with you the framework for a powerful exercise to help you identify and “turn around” your blind spots, weaknesses, temptations, and areas of weakness. As a quick refresher, you: Identify a conscious or unconscious pattern of identity in a paragraph. Name the redeeming opposite in a sentence. Boil this sentence down to a single word. One of the best ways to learn is by example, and I hope that revealing the results of my own identity reversal will inspire you and help you create your own. The following process took me about eight hours in total.…
Air pollution is associated with increased migraine activity, according to a study published April 15, 2026, in Neurology®the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Both short-term and cumulative exposure to air pollution as well as climatic factors such as heat and humidity were associated with increased migraine activity. The study does not prove that air pollution causes migraine attacks. shows only a correlation. These results help us better understand how and when migraine attacks occur. They suggest that for people with migraine susceptibility, environmental factors may play two roles: medium-term factors such as heat and humidity may modify…
I hate hope. I really do. Every time I feel it, I try to squash it. And there’s a good reason for that. Hope leads to disappointment and disappointment leads to depression and suffering. You might think I’m being negative here, but I’m not. I am a realist and speak from experience. If you have treatment-resistant bipolar disorder (or anything else), you know what I mean. I feel like hope is a mirage that ends up nagging at my ear, nose and throat. I hate hope and hope is dangerous. But there it is, again and again. So I tried…
If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirrored green color corrector under foundation, only to feel like your skin isn’t quite right, it’s time to discover Calm & Correct. Redness is one of the most common skin concerns we hear about. Whether it appears as a persistent flush, rosacea, or sensitivity that seems to deepen with age, its impact goes far beyond the surface. Research conducted with participants through National Rosacea Society found that Even mild facial redness can affect quality of life and self-confidence. It’s not just about how your skin looks. it’s about how you feel about…
Basic Takeaways In this Q&A with the director of an adaptive dance program, we discuss the emotional and social benefits of exercise and the empowerment and social connections that develop around the program. While the physical benefits are significant—coordination, strength, balance—the deeper impact is often emotional and social. Participants begin to see themselves not through the lens of limitation, but through capability. This change is powerful. In addition to friendships, participants develop strong social/emotional skills. Classes provide an opportunity to work on persistence, problem solving, attention span and emotional regulation. To learn more about…
Millions of people applying for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they work, go to school or volunteer for at least a month before they can get or keep health insurance through the government program. But Republican lawmakers in some states believe the new rules — part of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed last July by President Donald Trump — don’t go far enough. Indiana is leading the charge, with a new law requiring applicants to prove they have been working or engaged in similar activity for three consecutive months to receive benefits. Meanwhile,…
What foods should you avoid or minimize if you’ve been diagnosed with fatty liver disease? This is the question I will explore in today’s post. But before I get there, let me start by saying that anyone who knows me knows for a fact that I am not a dietitian who spends a lot of time telling you what NOT to eat. The foods I list below are things you should consider swapping out if you have them in large amounts, but they are not things you need to cut out 100% to successfully reverse fatty liver. Alcohol – High…