On Christmas Day, a family from Newton, Massachusetts, was found dead in their New Hampshire lake house. They were identified as Matthew Goldstein, 52, a teacher; Lyla Goldstein, 54, a project manager at Microsoft; and their daughters, Valerie, 22, and Violet, 19. The cause of their death is suspect
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) recently made masks mandatory again in certain areas due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Starting immediately, masks became a requirement in all inpatient units, the Emergency Department, the Urgent Care Centre, and the Children’s Outpatient
You might have heard that cannabis breathalyzers could be coming soon. But let's slow down and take a closer look. The science of measuring cannabis impairment is still in its early stages, and creating a reliable breathalyzer for THC isn't as simple as it sounds. Researchers at the University of Co
Recently, a fire broke out at one of the main hospitals in northern Gaza, forcing medical staff and patients to leave their posts. Israeli forces raided the Kamal Adwan hospital, following a strike that killed five staff members the day before. The hospital's director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, reporte
Smartwatches are flooding the market, promising to track your every move and help you live a healthier life. But are they really accurate? One study took a close look at the Huawei GT2 to see how well it measures physical activity and sleep during everyday life. This is crucial because we rely on th
Ever wondered why some trees are more appealing to certain pests? Meet Casuarina equisetifolia, a coastal tree that's a favorite snack for the wood-boring pest Anoplophora chinensis. These pests love to munch on Casuarina trees, but scientists found something interesting: a molecular switch called C
This Christmas, the Kardashian-Jenner crew chose to swap their extravagant parties for a more laid-back celebration. With home renovations in full swing, the family decided to host a cozy get-together instead of their usual grand Christmas bash. Surprisingly, this wasn't their first casual holiday e
Imagine you're on trial for something big. Really big. Like trying to kill the President-elect. That's the situation a man from Hawaii is in. His name? Ryan Routh. He's accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in Florida. Guess what? His trial won't happen until September 2025. Why the dela
This Christmas morning, Ukraine woke up to a harsh reality. Russia unleashed a wave of missiles and drones targeting the country's energy infrastructure. The attack was so massive that it included 78 missiles and 106 drones, according to Ukraine's air force. The strikes hit several regions, includin
Imagine being on a plane that suddenly hits a flock of birds, losing control, and needing to emergency land in thick fog. That's what happened to Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 564. Out of 62 passengers and 5 crew members, 29 were taken to hospitals in Kazakhstan. The Embraer 190 aircraft was traveling
