Year: 2025

By Jason Henderson, BDO Staff Writer  For two decades, Washington, D.C., pediatrician Lanre Falusi has counseled parents about vaccine safety, side effects, and timing. But this year, she said, the conversations have changed. “For the first time, I’m […]

By  KIMBERLEE KRUESI and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as the nation’s largest abortion provider fights President Donald Trump’s administration over efforts […]

By Karen Heslop While matcha originated in Japan, its consumption has grown significantly in the U.S. over the years. Furthermore, statistics and projections from Grandview Research show that the matcha market shows no signs of slowing down. In […]

By Karen Heslop  While you might not think about your liver often, it plays an essential role in keeping your body healthy. A few of the liver’s functions include removing waste, producing important proteins for blood plasma, and […]

By Dominique Lambright Shigella bacteria may cause stomach issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In recent weeks, norovirus has dominated your newsfeed. Still, the CDC urges you to be aware of another […]

By Karen Heslop  You may have heard about the tell-tale signs of a stroke – slurred speech, loss of balance, trouble speaking, and more – but did you know you can have a stroke without knowing […]