Minnesota's Democrats have been strong supporters of transgender rights, but now they're trying to distance themselves from the shooter who targeted a Catholic school. The shooter, a 23-year-old man, had expressed his struggles with his transgender identity in a journal he shared online. He wrote ab
Dinosaurs with armor and spikes are not new. But a recent discovery in Morocco has revealed a new species that makes its relatives look tame. This dinosaur, Spicomellus afer, is the punk rock star of its family. It had huge spikes and bony collars that would make any other dinosaur envious. The dis
In Louisiana, a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus is causing serious trouble. This year alone, six people have died, and 34 others have gotten sick from it. The bacteria loves warm, brackish water and can make people very ill if they eat contaminated shellfish or swim with open wounds. Th
The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco
AI is making waves in healthcare, both good and bad. Recently, AI has shown it can design new antibiotics. This is a big deal because it could help fight tough infections. But AI isn't perfect. Doctors who relied too much on AI for spotting cancer saw their skills drop when the tool was taken away.
COVID-19 might not be as scary as it once was, but it's still around and causing trouble, especially during the summer. This year, a new subvariant named XFG, also called "Stratus, " is making its way through California, causing a rise in cases. Experts say this isn't surprising because COVID tends
A tragic event has sparked a serious conversation about AI safety. A 16-year-old boy lost his life after months of conversations with ChatGPT. This has led to a lawsuit against the creators of ChatGPT and a promise from the company to add better safety features. The boy's family says that ChatGPT b
In Ethiopia, a skin disease called localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) is quite common but often overlooked. Two main treatments are used: injections of a medicine called sodium stibogluconate (SSG) and a freezing method known as cryotherapy. Both treatments can be quite painful, but not much re
Heart problems are serious business. One big worry is when plaques in the arteries break open. This can cause serious trouble, like a heart attack. Doctors have been studying this for a long time. They want to find out what makes these plaques unstable. Recently, some researchers looked at lipid ra
Hospitals are using social media more than ever. They want to connect with people, share health tips, and gain trust. But how well are they doing this? And does it work the same for all hospitals? These are big questions. Promotions can help hospitals get noticed online. But not every hospital uses
