Ethiopia's Wollo area is heavily reliant on rain for agriculture, but the amount and distribution of rainfall can vary greatly over time and space. A recent study looked into how much and how often it rained in Wollo from 1981 to 2022. The study used data from the Climate Hazards Group Infrared Prec
Ever wondered what the weather will be like in the coming months? Well, let's talk about Michigan! We're halfway through the winter outlook by NOAA, and so far, the weather has been a bit unpredictable. But don't worry, we've got some new projections for February, March, and April. Southeast Michiga
Have you heard about radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy? It's a common treatment for thyroid issues. But did you know there might be some side effects? Scientists are looking into a link between RAI and a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). PHPT affects the parathyroid glands, which a
Some federal health agencies have temporarily stopped sharing certain information, like updates on food outbreaks and flu vaccinations. This pause is part of a wider communication break ordered by the Trump administration. It gives the new team time to set up their own way of sharing important healt
In a recent development, President Donald Trump has decided to end Dr. Anthony Fauci's security detail provided by the National Institutes of Health. This action took place on Thursday evening, leaving Fauci to personally cover the costs of his own private security, as he continues to receive threat
Former and current federal judges have strongly criticized President Trump's pardons for over 1500 people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. They argue that these pardons are an abuse of power and could be considered a "high crime" worthy of impeachment. Judge Amy Berman Jackson highlighted t
President Trump has signed a new executive order that sets up a special group to look into digital assets like Bitcoin. This team will have just a month to figure out what rules are already in place for these assets. Then, they'll need to make recommendations to the president within six months. What
Stunting, a clear sign of long-term undernutrition, shows that a child isn't growing as they should. While most studies in Ethiopia focus on early childhood and use traditional methods, this research took a different path. It aimed to find the best machine learning model to predict stunting among te
The internet is buzzing with claims about "autism detox treatments, " promising to remove heavy metals and reverse autism diagnoses. These products, often made with zeolite, are targeted at kids and come in forms like tinctures and sprays. The FDA isn't buying it—they warn that these treatments aren
Did you know that hospitals sometimes see patients again right after surgery? When this happens more than 30 days after rectal cancer surgery, it's called a delayed readmission. Why does this matter? Well, it's linked to higher death rates and heavier burdens on the healthcare system. Unfortunately,
