New Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S.
Effective December 6, all air travelers aged two and older, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, must present a negative viral COVID-19 test result taken within one day of their flight to the United States.
About Teen Pregnancy
The U.S. teen birth rate (births per 1,000 females aged 15 to 19) has steadily declined since 1991. Teen birth rates dropped from 17.4 per 1,000 females in 2018 to 16.7 per 1,000 females in 2019, marking a new record low and a 4% decrease from the previous year. This decline was also observed in different age groups: birth rates for females aged 15 to 17 decreased by 7%, while those aged 18 to 19 dropped by 4%
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight
A balanced eating plan is crucial in managing weight and improving overall health. To enhance your diet, incorporate healthy foods and "eat the rainbow." Including a colorful array of foods like dark leafy greens, tomatoes, oranges, and fresh herbs provides essential vitamins, fiber, and minerals. For convenience, add frozen vegetables like peppers, broccoli, or onions to dishes like stews and omelets for a quick nutrient boost.
How Connecting With Nature Benefits Our Mental Health
Our connection with nature, how much we notice, appreciate, and engage with our natural surroundings, plays a crucial role in supporting good mental health and preventing emotional distress. Nature is essential for many, contributing to emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.
Employee Financial Stress and Healthcare Concerns
U.S. employees remain uncertain about achieving their long-term financial goals, and retirement savings often serve as a fallback for short-term needs. With employees feeling pressured by concerns over healthcare costs and the financial demands of supporting both aging parents and adult children, employers have an opportunity to provide meaningful support.
Questions and Answers Regarding Milk Safety During Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Outbreaks
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state partners to investigate an illness affecting dairy cows in multiple states. This illness is causing symptoms such as reduced milk production, poor appetite, and other health issues.
Water Vapor and Climate Change
Water vapor is estimated to contribute approximately 60% of the Earth’s greenhouse warming effect. However, water vapor itself does not directly control the Earth’s temperature. Instead, its concentration is regulated by temperature. The atmosphere can hold only a limited amount of water vapor, and this capacity depends on the surrounding temperature.
Index of Economic Freedom
Economic freedom is a fundamental pillar of prosperity and innovation, shaping nations' success and their ability to compete globally. The 2008 Index of Economic Freedom evaluates 162 countries across ten key economic freedoms, providing an in-depth assessment of how open and competitive each economy is.
Understanding the Epidemic
The number of drug overdose deaths continues to climb, increasing by nearly 5% from 2018 to 2019. Alarmingly, overdose deaths have quadrupled since 1999, with opioids involved in more than 70% of the 70,630 deaths reported in 2019.
Energy & Environment
Americans have been told that the nation is running out of energy for years, but that narrative has proven false. The country’s energy revolution has delivered affordable, reliable power to consumers while creating stable, well-paying jobs for small businesses. At the same time, carbon emissions have fallen to their lowest levels in 25 years. The U.S. energy policy must balance environmental responsibility and economic growth, fostering innovation, discovery, and long-term prosperity.