CDC reports second case of bird flu in Michigan 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that bird flu, which has spread to affect farm animals and some dairy products, has now infected two humans. The first case... Read more »

Florida approves law change on where c-sections can be performed 

Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals after a private equity-owned physicians group argued the change would reduce costs and provide pregnant women... Read more »

Can Ozempic really lead to unexpected pregnancies?

Ozempic has helped countless people to lose weight, and the drug has even been included in weight loss programs, including the Costco program. However, a peculiar trend has emerged among women who... Read more »

Scammers targeting previous victims in “recovery scams” 

With so many online scams to look out for, it can be hard to keep up. But, the experts have now warned about a new problem: “recovery scams”, sometimes known as “reloading”.... Read more »

US Agriculture Department announces new measures to stop the spread of bird flu 

In late March, outbreaks of bird flu (H5N1) were initially observed among dairy cattle nationwide. As the virus spreads, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented measures aimed at stopping... Read more »

US approves a new aid package for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel 

The US House of Representatives has announced a new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The vote passed with 311-112 votes, with all attempts to decrease Ukraine’s aid being... Read more »

Eli Lily warns of temporary insulin shortages due to manufacturing issues 

Eli Lilly has issued a cautionary notice about the limited availability of two of its insulin brands, stating that they will be temporarily out of stock until later this month.  The affected... Read more »

What’s the deadline to claim tax refunds from 2020? 

According to the IRS, close to 940,000 people have yet to claim their refunds from 2020, which collectively is over $1 billion. Now, as the 2024 tax season comes to an end,... Read more »

10 tips for successfully transitioning to remote work

Transitioning from a traditional office setting to remote work can be a big adjustment. Whether you’re new to remote work or adapting to a fully remote setup, here are ten tips to... Read more »

FDA issues a warning over mental health risks of asthma medication 

The FDA has released a new warning after research found evidence of a link between widely used asthma medication to severe psychological episodes, including suicidal thoughts.  Concerns about the medication, Montelukast (commonly... Read more »