A German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, made headlines after surviving 12 days in Australia's harsh Outback. She vanished on June 29, last seen in the tiny town of Beacon, where only 123 people live. A day after her abandoned van was found, a local spotted her wandering a forest trail, weak but unhurt.
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. , with cases soaring to levels not seen in decades. The current outbreak, fueled by a surge in Texas, has surpassed the number of cases reported in any year since 1992. Experts attribute this rise to several factors, including increased travel during the sum
Texas is still reeling from the recent floods. Over 120 people lost their lives, and 160 are still missing. This disaster has put a spotlight on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) operates. The Trump administration has made some changes to Fema's procedures. One big change is that t
Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i
People around the world are struggling with obesity, which leads to many serious health problems. Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in our guts are super important for keeping our bodies healthy. One type of bacteria, called Bifidobacterium, is getting a lot of attention for its ab
Medicare has been experimenting with new ways to pay for medical services. One of these experiments is called Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced, or BPCI Advanced for short. This program started in 2018 and includes spine surgery done outside of the hospital. The idea is to pay a set amo
Surviving a serious lung condition in the hospital's intensive care unit can change lives forever. Many people face lasting problems, known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). But what do these survivors and their caregivers think is most important for recovery? A study tried to find out. It as
Evolutionary biology has been a hot topic lately, with a lot of arguments happening around something called the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis (EES). This idea brings together scientists from different fields like ecology, developmental biology, and epigenetics, along with science philosophers. The
Schizophrenia can make it tough to stay active. Social isolation and low motivation often stand in the way. A recent study explored a new way to tackle this issue: virtual group walking. The idea? Use technology to bring people together, even when they can't meet in person. The study involved 37 ad
Pregnancy can bring about serious health issues related to the heart and metabolism. These issues can lead to bigger health problems later in life. But how aware are pregnant women and new moms about these risks? This review looks into how women who are at high risk see their chances of facing these
