In a rare and unfortunate event, a person in Washington state has passed away after contracting the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. This is believed to be the first confirmed human case of this particular virus. The individual, who lived in Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with pre-existing h
Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six
The world has seen some big changes lately. Wars and sudden crises have shown how weak our medical supply chains can be. When things go wrong, we need medicines fast. But making and moving them quickly is tough. So, what's the solution? A group of experts got together to figure out which medicines a
In the world of medicine, tiny tools are making a huge difference. Scientists are using super-small technologies to fight diseases and deliver medicines in smarter ways. These tiny tools, called nanotechnology, are like tiny robots that can target specific parts of the body. This means medicines can
Rugby players often push their bodies to the limit, especially in hot conditions. A recent study looked at how cold-water immersion (CWI) between two intense rugby drills affects performance, body responses, and how players feel. Ten male athletes took part in two trials. Each trial involved two 14
Penn Badgley, known for his role in "You, " recently shared a deeply personal story about his marriage and family life. He talked about the tough times he and his wife, Domino Kirke, faced after experiencing two miscarriages in a row. These losses were so hard that they almost decided to separate.
Jehovah's Witnesses face a tough spot when it comes to treating severe bone injuries. Their beliefs about blood transfusions make things tricky for doctors. Not all Jehovah's Witnesses agree on what's okay when it comes to blood loss. Over time, new medicines and treatments have come up. These inclu
String theory is like a big puzzle. It tries to explain how tiny particles work. Recently, scientists found a new way to solve part of this puzzle. They looked at something called the 4-tachyon amplitude. This is a part of string theory that wasn't fully understood before. They used a special tool c
Microfluidic devices are like tiny labs on a chip. They can do amazing things, like making proteins or capturing cells. But to do these tricks, they need to organize molecules on their surfaces. This is called surface patterning. It's like drawing with molecules. The patterns help keep things in pla
Braden Thornberry had a fantastic finish to his 2024 season. He won the Korn Ferry Tour Championship and secured a spot on the PGA Tour for 2025. But his biggest achievement wasn't on the golf course. He got married to Grace McClanahan, his longtime partner, just before his rookie season. The weddi
