Politics and medicine should not mix, but sometimes they do. A recent example is U. S. Rep. Nancy Mace's claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism. This claim is not backed by science. It is important to note that major medical groups, like the American College of Obstetricians and
The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on how well the United States could manage vaccination efforts. Unlike many other countries, the U. S. left much of the decision-making to individual states. This created a patchwork of policies and strategies across the country. The goal was to see how these
A person who tried to harm a Supreme Court judge got a big punishment. But it wasn't as big as some wanted. The judge in the case, Deborah Boardman, gave Sophie Roske about eight years in prison. This was much less than the 30 years that prosecutors wanted. Roske had a gun and other tools when they
In North Carolina, the ongoing federal government shutdown has led to a tough situation for state workers. Around 200 employees are now on unpaid leave, a move that the Office of State Human Resources says is a last resort. The shutdown, which started last Wednesday, is causing ripples across the st
In a recent study, researchers put the CORE wearable sensor to the test to see how well it measures body temperature during exercise in hot conditions. The device aims to estimate core body temperature without invasive methods, which is crucial for preventing heat-related illnesses during physical a
Berkshire Hathaway is making waves with a $9. 7 billion acquisition of OxyChem, a chemical division of Occidental Petroleum. This deal might be one of the last big moves by Warren Buffett, the legendary dealmaker who has been at the helm for decades. Buffett's involvement in this deal is notable, e
In a surprising move, the US has sent $230 million to Lebanon. This money is meant to help Lebanon's military and police. The goal is to weaken Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon. The US gave $190 million to the Lebanese Armed Forces and $40 million to the Internal Security Forces. This ha
Connelly Early, a rookie pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, is set to face the New York Yankees in a crucial Game 3 of the wild-card series. This is a big moment for Early, who has only pitched a few games in the major leagues. He will be the first pitcher ever to start a deciding playoff game so soon
The FDA is considering changes to the strictest warning labels on hormone replacement therapies for menopause symptoms. This move comes after years of debate over the risks and benefits of these treatments. The current black box warning, the most severe type of alert, has been in place since 2003.
The US Senate Finance Committee is set to discuss crypto taxes. This comes right after the Treasury and IRS released some new rules to make things easier for companies dealing with crypto under the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The CAMT is a 15% tax on big companies' profits, signed int
