Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: Risks, Tips and Protection A hazy orange sun hangs over the city, casting an eerie glow through the thick smoke. The smell of burning wood seeps into homes and schools, and it becomes hard to breathe. Wildfires—once mostly a rural concern—are now affecting urban areas across North America and beyond. … Read more
Travel Alert: Chikungunya Outbreak in Guangdong—What You Need to Know You’ve booked a long‑awaited trip to southern China, only to see headlines about a mosquito‑borne virus spreading through the region. Should you cancel your plans? In early August 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 travel notice for Guangdong province … Read more
SuperAgers: The Brain Secrets of Exceptional Memory Picture an 85‑year‑old who not only remembers the names of their grade‑school classmates but also learns new languages and beats younger opponents at chess. These remarkable individuals are known as SuperAgers, and scientists are uncovering why their brains seem to defy time. A 25‑year study from Northwestern University’s … Read more
