By Chris Tobias California has long been plagued by wildfires, with increasing frequency and intensity due to climate change, deforestation, and urban sprawl. These devastating events disrupt lives, destroy properties, and strain public resources. While the damage caused by wildfires is vast, their impact is not felt equally. Marginalized communities, including Black Californians, often face […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY State Attorney General Letitia James and counterparts sue to ensure Medicaid and other dollars continue to flow. An order from President Donald Trump’s budget office to freeze grant funding to states has already sown confusion and spurred pushback in New York. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and five other […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens As of January 27, 2025, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose significant challenges globally and within the United States. This analysis provides an overview of the current state of the pandemic, the cumulative impact up to the end of 2024, and projections for 2025. Cumulative Impact as of December 31, […]
Air pollution has an alarming effect on global health. In 2019, it was responsible for 4.2 million global deaths. Inhaling air pollution harms health in many different ways beyond simply having effects on the lungs. Over 70% of air pollution deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases – diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as […]
By: Dr. Marisa Donnelly, Healthbeat New York | Thecity.nyc This article was originally published by Healthbeat, a nonprofit newsroom covering public health published by Civic News Company and KFF Health News. Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnelly’s community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Covid-19 is here to stay, and […]
By: Lorne J. Hofseth |Editorial credit: Scott Habermann / Shutterstock.com Red 3 – also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127 – has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before. It’s a common additive to many candies, beverages, baked goods, cereals, maraschino […]
By Jeanmarie Evelly, CITY LIMITS | Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com With frigid weather in the forecast this week, City Limits spoke to Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park about what Code Blue entails, and what it means for people experiencing homelessness. Each night, thousands of New Yorkers sleep unsheltered, according to estimates—bedding down […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Navigating healthcare coverage options like Medicare and Medicaid is essential for New York City residents seeking affordable medical services. This article outlines the eligibility criteria for both programs, provides a step-by-step guide to the application processes, and offers information on where to apply. Medicare Eligibility and Application in NYC Eligibility Criteria: […]
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: paulaah293 / shutterstock.com Washington, D.C. — January 15, 2025: In a significant move aimed at improving public health, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the use of Red No. 3, an artificial colorant commonly used to give food and beverages a bright, cherry-red hue. The ban, […]
By: John J Stremlau | TheConversation.com| Editorial Credit:Drew Angerer/Getty Images Former US president Jimmy Carter, who had been frail for some time, has died at the age of 100. His opposition to racism and his support for human rights are legendary, made more compelling by his life-long commitment to live among rural Georgians where segregation was severe and […]