Anguished Parents. Doctors in Tears. Utah’s Long Measles Outbreak Takes a Toll.
SALT LAKE CITY — Ben Dowse hadn’t expected to treat measles when he became a doctor, but there he was, examining a newborn exposed to the virus in the womb.…
Environmental Factor – May 2025: Pediatrician shares keys to reducing wildfire smoke exposure
As a young doctor at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Mary Crocker, M.D., faced a clinical challenge from an unanticipated source: wildfire smoke. Her patients were presenting with exacerbated asthma symptoms from…
DrTung’s Tongue Cleaner Reaches Major Milestone
For more than 25 years, DrTung’s has been transforming oral care with products that work with the body, not against it. The company proudly announces that its Stainless Steel Tongue…
First Guideline on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Released
A new U.S. guideline covers the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. CKM syndrome is defined as a health disorder stemming from connections among heart disease, kidney…
Optos Appoints Industry Veteran Alexandre Montague as Its New CEO
Alexandre Montague.DUNFERMLINE, U.K.—Optos, a retinal imaging technology company, has announced the appointment of Alexandre Montague as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Montague, who succeeds Rob Kennedy as CEO,…
Storage Shed Caused Nashville Parking Garage Fire, Travelers Says in $10M Subro Suit
Nashville residents will likely remember the massive fire—one year ago today—that destroyed the downtown library’s parking garage, totaled dozens of vehicles, and left the library closed for months. Travelers Excess…
Kids’ Risk of Severe Respiratory Infection Rises With Comorbidity Count
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) continue to be a substantial cause of mortality in children under 5 and contribute to morbidity, hospitalizations, and healthcare costs. Nearly one in four of the…
Essentials for Parenting Teens | Essentials for Parenting Teens
A trusted resource for families Essentials for Parenting Teens is a free online resource for parents and caregivers of youth between the ages of 11 and 17. CDC reviewed extensive…
FCC/FEMA Emergency Communications Tips | Federal Communications Commission
Preparing for an emergency Understand how power outages may affect your landline service Know what type of landline telephone service you have. Is your telephone service provided over broadband connections,…
Connected Communities
There are three stages of developing a Connected Community. Each stage consists of common steps that help advance the communities, which we invite you to explore. Click through each stage:…
