Platte County has not been able to implement a youth mental health fund. This fund was approved as a quarter-cent sales tax by voters. However, it was halted by commissioners in December. Months later, this decision remains contentious. A report was released from the Platte County Health De
Alcohol is in the news recently. There is a concern about the connection between alcohol and cancer. The big concern is that some people may not have the full picture. Knowing the facts can help people make better choices for their health. It is reported that In 1942 when Finland was fighti
Our bones might feel far stronger than what they may really be; Rust-like things called reactive oxygen species(Ways to describe them can vary. We've heard of free radicals as an example) could possibly damage them over long stretches of time. This science term for "arthritic degeneration. “ In a
It is tragic but true. Malaria, especially during pregnancy, can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child. But finding drugs that are safe for pregnant women, especially during the first three months, has always been a challenge. Researchers have long been trying to
A new painkiller has been approved for sale. This medication, Journavx, is a step forward that skips those addictive opioids that many of us are familiar with. Think of it as a shortcut around the addiction crisis. This pain reliever tackles those intense, short-term pains from things like surgery,
On January 9th, a drone operator, Peter Akemann, was caught in a serious incident involving a wildfire-fighting aircraft. The drone, a DJI Mini 3 Pro, was flown far beyond the legal limit and collided with the aircraft, leaving a hole in its left wing. The collision caused the aircraft to crash. It
Brain surgery might not sound like a walk in the park, you might imagine a robot hand trying to create a fine painting. Yet, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure worth discussing. DBS can be traced back to its origin in the 1950s and involves the implantation of electrodes in specific brain
Cameroon faces an uphill battle with HIV it struggles with it clinically. Among those fought hard on is the North West Region of the country. This area faces a stark reality: roughly 4 out of 100 of residents are living with HIV. That's significantly higher than Cameroon's national average of 2. 7
Climate change is making extreme weather events like droughts and floods happen more often and with greater force. This is a big problem, especially in Africa. Africa is super vulnerable to these changes. It's also where a lot of the world's young children die. This is why scientists have been l
The NFL Draft is getting more exciting as we approach 2025. The future of the league is being shaped by the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. Recent mock drafts are filled with unexpected changes. Abdul Carter, a defensive end from Penn State, is suddenly a top pick. He had a great
