Santa Ana winds are wreaking havoc in Southern California, fanning new wildfires and threatening the progress made in containing previous ones. These powerful winds, with gusts reaching over 100 mph, have sparked fresh concerns about more fires breaking out. Although the 80-acre Lilac Fire is now 10
Ever heard of amyloidosis? It's a sneaky condition where proteins go rogue and bunch up, causing chaos in different body parts, including the lungs. These protein clumps can be tiny and innocent, like nodules or cysts, or they can grow large and troublesome, making it hard to breathe. When amyloidos
The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), launched by the Indian government in 2005, aims to push people towards institutional deliveries. While the scheme's benefits are the same across the country, factors like income, interactions with health workers, and local conditions make a big difference. Using dat
"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv
Imagine you've had a spinal cord injury. You're one of the many who now live with neuropathic pain (NP), a debilitating condition that often doesn't respond well to medications. But what if there was another way to combat this pain? Enter exoskeletons: these robotic suits could help people with spin
In Ghana, diabetes can lead to serious problems like lower limb amputations if not managed well. People often struggle with managing diabetes due to limited access to proper care, low awareness about the disease, and a strong belief in religious and traditional medicine. When amputations happen, lif
Imagine if you're sitting in Finland, and suddenly, something big happens in your neighboring country, Ukraine. This event wasn't just a regular news item; it shook things up in a way that no one could have predicted. For a long time, Finns had strong opinions about NATO, and these opinions were oft
A sad day for law enforcement and the community: U. S. Border Patrol agent David Maland lost his life during a traffic stop in Vermont, close to the Canadian border. This incident, which also claimed the life of a German national and injured another suspect, took place on a busy highway in Coventry.
Lately, there's been a lot of buzz about the former US President's sudden dive into the crypto world. It all started when he launched the $TRUMP meme coin last Friday. Then, just days later, a company linked to Trump joined the Ethereum staking process. This rapid series of events has caught the mar
On Tuesday, January 21st, WBRZ's news, weather, and even sports teams hit the road. Their mission? To explore how residents were dealing with the first significant snowfall since 2018 in southeastern Louisiana. It was quite the show, with several inches of snow blanketing the region. Destiny Beasle
