Ever wondered how scientists study child deaths? One method is Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS), which helps understand the causes of child mortality. This process is used in countries with high child death rates, like Ethiopia. But guess what? In many places, people worry if this method go
A cat in Oregon recently passed away due to bird flu after eating raw cat food. The food was found to have the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This is quite worrying as it's not just about our pets. Bird flu has been affecting animals and people this year. The Oregon Depart
You know how some kids have a slight overbite or underbite? Well, this kid had something much bigger to deal with: a giant open bite due to a large tongue, or what doctors call macroglossia. This isn't very common and makes it tough to bite and chew properly. It also affects the way the face looks.
Imagine trying to get home for the holidays. For some families at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night, that plan went terribly wrong. A group that knew each other had a heated argument that sadly escalated into violence. Police arrived at Terminal 4 just after 9:45 PM to find
On Christmas Day, former President Donald Trump took to social media to express his displeasure with Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Trump, a long-time supporter of capital punishment, didn't mince words when he told the pardoned prisoners to go to hell
Sugary drinks are a hot topic in public health. With people in China drinking more of these beverages, there's a pressing need for effective regulations. A clever study looking at choices in five big Chinese cities found that plain old warning labels on SSBs can reduce how much folks buy. But here’s
In Thailand, certain bacteria are giving doctors a hard time by not responding to even the strongest antibiotics. To tackle these superbugs, doctors are trying out a drug called sulbactam on kids, but they're not sure how it affects children's bodies. A team of experts has started observing kids tak
When it comes to making universities inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities, what do the teachers think? Researchers set out to find answers by talking to professors from Spain, Italy, and Portugal. They analyzed the discussions using Grounded Theory, looking at how important certain
Ever wondered how to turn fish poop into plant food? Well, scientists have found a clever way to do just that! They've designed a special filter to speed up the process of breaking down fish waste. This helps plants in aquaponics systems grow better and reduces waste. The filter uses tiny, hollow ba
In Washington, a horrible event struck the Wild Felid Advocacy Center. Over the course of a few weeks, bird flu claimed the lives of 20 big cats, which is more than half of the sanctuary's population. Located in Shelton, this non-profit sanctuary is now under quarantine to halt the spread of the vir
