Brucellosis is a big deal for people and animals in South Sudan. It's a disease that can make you really sick and cost a lot of money. Not many studies have looked into how common it is there. A recent study checked the blood of pastoralists (people who take care of livestock) and their animals in
Bridge Industrial, a Chicago-based developer, is pushing for a major commercial project in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The plan involves transforming the old CNH Industrial site on Veterans Boulevard into seven new buildings. However, not everyone is on board. A village advisory committee has expressed co
The Justice Department has started a fight with CVS Pharmacy, claiming they've been filling prescriptions that break the law. These aren't just any prescriptions, though – we're talking about dangerous amounts of opioids, and sometimes even mixes of drugs that aren't safe. Plus, they allegedly got p
Firefly Aerospace has scored a big deal with NASA. They're sending their Blue Ghost lander to the moon in 2028. This mission is special because it includes a rover and a cool destination: the Gruithuisen Domes. Scientists are excited about this area because it has rocks made from magma rich in silic
It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York
In the late 1880s, Arica, a city nestled on the northern border of Chile and Peru, faced a grim challenge: a cholera outbreak. This wasn't just a medical issue; it was a societal upheaval. The disease spread like wildfire, leading doctors to struggle with diagnoses and control measures. The authorit
Imagine this: a planet, just like Earth, but orbiting a supermassive black hole instead of the Sun. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, scientists are now saying it might be possible. They've discovered a pair of stars near Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. This discovery is
Ever heard of digital maturity in a doctor's office? It's not as easy to measure as it sounds. Companies often use maturity models to see how digital they are, but for medical practices, it's a different story. We don't really know what makes a practice digitally mature. So, let's dive in and explor
Did you know that urologic diseases in Canada cost over $20 billion each year? That's a staggering amount! To combat this, the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute has launched the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences. This place will be home to six special centers, each focusing on d
Imagine this: two storms are on a collision course, and they might just ruin your holiday travel plans. An Alberta clipper, a speedy storm from Canada, is zooming eastward. It's already left its mark on the northern Plains, and it's headed for the Great Lakes by Thursday night. Meanwhile, an offshor
