St. Louis is about to get really cold and snowy. Winter is coming early. The first snow show is predicted to start late Monday night and go into early Tuesday morning. It will be hard to predict how much snow will fall. Southern counties might see more snow, up to two inches, and there will be s
Surrogacy has evolved. It's no longer just for heterosexual couples. Now, it's an option for same-sex male couples. It's also an option for transgender women. But what does the general public think about this? Is surrogacy widely accepted? Not so fast. The general public's attitude toward surrogacy
Let's talk about a common health problem. Yup, livers taking a beating from poor diets. What can turn things around? Research went deep into the role of exercise and probiotics hitting rats' livers. First things first, what are probiotics? Ever had yogurt? They're the good bacteria in it. And exerc
When it comes to viewing a rocket launch, SpaceX sure knows how to give the public a show. What can you expect to see when the Falcon 9 rocket takes off on Sunday? Right away, the launch time isn't set in stone. It is planned for 4:03 p. m. , but this depends on the weather. It is not a one-time ch
On February 3, after a collision between an American Airlines plane and military helicopter, It was announced that all the biggest parts of the wreckage had been collected from the Potomac River. Recovery took place in the vicinity of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as a result of
Ever wondered why dentures, made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin, sometimes feel like a breeding ground for germs? Well, it's all about the surface. These dentures are popular in prosthodontics because they're easy to mold and handle. However, they have a dark side— they can easily beco
Getting sick from the flu can be miserable, but have you ever thought about how dirty air and weather conditions can make things worse? Many parts of China have been struggling with pollution, which raises lots of questions about how this along with the weather, affects our health, particularly our
Think of rats. You might not consider them when thinking of a complicated diet. But did you know that these little creatures can help us learn a lot about how our bodies change when we eat poorly? By eating a high-fat diet, rats can become obese. This is not that surprising, since it is kn
During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping healthcare workers (HCWs) safe was a top concern. A big study called to discover just how many HCWs got sick with SARS-CoV-2 and what put them at risk. The search looked at almost 500 reports and narrowed it down to 63 studies that were deemed reliable and relev
In a world where urban development is rapid, children's health is a hot topic. Lead is a dangerous metal that can harm kids, especially through exposure to the environment. Children absorb lead from their surroundings, which can cause lead to enter their bloodstream. Studies have shown that changes
