Vitamin D is crucial for our health. It affects many things in our body. Doctors often check levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-(OH)D) to see if someone has enough vitamin D. Normally, they take blood from a vein. But there's a new way: dried blood microsampling. This new method is less invasive. It
Terence Crawford, the famous American boxer, has decided to hang up his gloves at the age of 38. He leaves the sport with an unbeaten record of 42 wins and no losses. This decision comes after he made history by becoming the first male boxer in recent times to win undisputed titles in three differen
In the early hours of Sunday, Brown University students finally received some relief. After spending over 13 hours in lockdown, they were told that a suspect had been taken into custody. This news came after a horrifying campus shooting on Saturday that left two students dead and nine others injured
In Los Angeles County, a sneaky virus is making a comeback. Health officials have noticed a sharp increase in norovirus cases. They found this out by checking wastewater, which is like a virus detective tool. The numbers are worrying: a 154% jump in the city and over 250% in the county. This virus
Nuno Loureiro, a standout figure in the world of physics and fusion science, has passed away at the age of 47. He was more than just a professor at MIT; he was a visionary who pushed the boundaries of plasma science and fusion technology. Loureiro's work was all about making fusion energy a reality
Stanford's football team has some big changes coming up for the 2026 season. The ACC, which Stanford joined a couple of years ago, has decided to play nine conference games instead of the usual eight. This means Stanford and 11 other ACC teams will have a busier schedule. The other five teams will h
Christmas Day is about to get a whole lot more festive. Snoop Dogg is stepping up to the mic for the halftime show during the Lions-Vikings game. This isn't just any halftime show; it's a full-blown party called \"Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party. \" Expect plenty of hits, holiday cheer, and surprise
A doctor involved in providing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his tragic death received a relatively lenient sentence. Dr. Mark Chavez, aged 55, was ordered to spend eight months under house arrest and three years on supervised release. This decision came after Chavez admitted his role in th
Sherrone Moore's journey from Michigan's football field to legal issues has been swift and shocking. Recently, he was fired from his coaching job and then arrested. The story starts with an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. This relationship was kept secret until an anonymous tip led t
The latest report from UCLA shows a big drop in diversity in Hollywood. More than 90% of top streaming shows were made by white people. This is a step backward from the progress made after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. White men are still the majority of show creators. They make up 79% of t
