Tag: United States
Americans Still Feel Connected To Their Neighbors, But Bonds Weakened
A recent survey sheds light on the evolving relationship between U.S. adults and their neighbors. It reveals trends in how well people...
A Global Surge in Military Spending
In 2024, global military expenditure reached a record-breaking $2.7 trillion, marking a 9.4% increase from the previous year. This is the steepest...
Cancer Mortality Drops, But Uneven Progress Remains
In a significant public health success, the overall cancer death rate in the United States continues to decline. This is according to...
HIV Epidemic’ Devastating Impact of US Funding Cuts
Millions of lives are at risk as deep cuts to US funding threaten global HIV treatment and prevention programs. UNAIDS warns that...
Rising Health Concerns Among U.S. Youth
A growing number of children and young adults in the United States are grappling with persistent and severe health issues, many of...
Climate Change Shrinks Tree Ranges
Trees are losing ground due to climate change and trees are disappearing from hotter areas. Nevertheless, they are not moving into cooler,...
Breast Cancer Cases Rising in Young U.S. Women
Breast cancer cases in U.S. women under 40 are climbing by nearly half a percent each year. Still, new research from Columbia...
Shuttered Clinics, Laid-Off Health Workers: Impact of UNAIDS Cut
A global crisis is unfolding as the US funding freeze severely disrupts HIV treatment and prevention efforts worldwide. Clinics are closing, health...
