Ever wondered if changing what you eat can help soothe a fussy baby? Researchers dove into this question, focusing on breastfeeding moms dealing with colic. They wanted to see how moms' diets might affect their babies' upset tummies. Instead of just looking at one side of the story, the study took
In a surprising turn of events, UnitedHealthcare has chosen Tim Noel as their new CEO. This announcement comes after the tragic murder of their previous leader, Brian Thompson, in December. Noel, who has been with the company since 2007, was previously in charge of Medicare and retirement plans. The
A federal judge in Seattle just dropped a big pause button on President Trump's plan to limit birthright citizenship. This temporary block will last for two weeks. The case hits the heart of the 14th Amendment, which says anyone born in the U. S. is a citizen, except for kids of diplomats. Four stat
Choanoflagellates are tiny, single-celled organisms that have been traditionally grouped based on their protective outer layer, or periplast. Craspedida species have a purely organic periplast, while Acanthoecida species have a silica-based one called a lorica. Previous studies have suggested that t
Imagine someone goes to the emergency room (ED) and is treated, only to come back within a short time feeling worse. These quick returns can signal serious issues like complications or even death. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, these emergency department revisits got pretty complicated. Screening
A former NYPD sergeant has been convicted for punching a man multiple times during a 911 call. Christian Zapata, 37, was found guilty of attempted assault but won't serve any additional jail time. The incident happened in December 2022 when Zapata allegedly punched Jerome Collins, who had asked offi
Ever wondered who science thinks is the most beautiful supermodel? Dr. Julian De Silva, a London-based facial cosmetic surgeon, used the "Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty" to find out. This ratio measures facial symmetry and classically beautiful features. He ranked supermodels at the height of their fa
As the sun rose on Wednesday, chilly air filled homes that had lost power in the capital area. DEMCO initially reported about 2, 600 customers without electricity in Livingston Parish. By mid-morning, the number dropped to zero. Entergy reported a similar situation in Ascension and East Baton Rouge
Imagine squeezing more brains into computers! Scientists are working on making computers smarter by mimicking how our brains work. These new computers, called neuromorphic systems, need lots of tiny parts called synapses and neurons to handle huge amounts of messy data. But fitting all those parts i
Pro basketball player Jimmy Butler is in the hot seat again, with the Miami Heat suspending him for two upcoming games. This isn't the first time Butler's behavior has led to a suspension this month. He missed a team flight, likely due to ongoing trade rumors. Earlier in January, he was suspended fo
