Dengue fever is becoming a bigger problem worldwide, especially for older folks. The number of people getting sick from it has been going up, and more of them are over 65. This age group faces tougher challenges when dealing with the disease. Their immune systems aren't as strong, and they often hav
Gainesville and Alachua County are buzzing with events this January, offering a mix of medieval fun, live music, and thought-provoking performances. The Hoggetowne Medieval Faire kicks off the festivities on January 24-25 at Depot Park, transforming the space into a lively medieval kingdom complete
In October 2025, Atlanta, Georgia, will be the stage for celebrating some of the brightest stars in nursing. The ANCC Magnet and Pathway Conference will shine a spotlight on the recipients of the 2025 National Magnet Nurse of the Year® awards and the ANCC Magnet Prize®. These awards are not just abo
Obesity is a big problem for many people around the world. It affects health and daily life. Fat cells, which come from special cells called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), play a big role in how the body stores fat. Scientists are looking into how these fat cells develop. They found that a process
Arkansas is in for a rough ride as a winter storm system takes over the central U. S. Starting Friday evening and lasting through Sunday, the state is expected to see a mix of snow, sleet, and ice. The cold is not playing around, with temperatures dropping to near zero degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Visa has teamed up with Mercuryo to make moving money from crypto to regular cash easier. This new feature lets people with Visa cards turn their digital money into everyday cash quickly and cheaply. Visa Direct, Visa's fast payment system, makes this possible. It helps move money fast between diffe
Big changes are coming to GM's factories. The Chevy Bolt EV, a budget-friendly electric car, will soon be gone. Its factory in Kansas will instead make a Buick SUV from China and a Chevrolet Equinox from Mexico. Why the switch? It's all about money and politics. Building cars in China and Mexico go
Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has recently shared some sobering news about the company's upcoming products. He warned that the production of the Cybercab robotaxi and the Optimus humanoid robot will be much slower than many people expect. Musk explained that since these products are entirely new, with man
The Trump administration has put an end to federal funding for research projects that use tissue from aborted fetuses. This decision was announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and took effect right away. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer use its funds for
Bees are in big trouble. Their numbers are dropping fast. In just 22 years, things could get really bad. This is the starting point for a new play called "The Apiary. " It's a mix of science fiction and theater. The play asks big questions. Like, how far should we go to save a species? The play is
