In a county where many doctors have never seen measles, the first case in late January sent the local health team into action. The county’s public health officer, a family doctor who had once opposed vaccine mandates, assembled nurses, epidemiologists and community staff to map the outbreak. They tr
Apple has updated its health software so that people who are going through menopause can use the same app they already have on their phone. The new version can spot changes in a person’s cycle that may signal the start of menopause, sometimes up to ten years early. When it notices these change
Health officials visited the kitchen and storage rooms at a detention center on May 28. They reported that these areas looked clean and did not show any signs of rodents or other pests at the time of their visit. The report also mentioned that food was not kept at the right temperatures, which could
Plano city council voted 8‑0 to accept a plan that could bring the Dallas Stars hockey team to the suburb. The motion, called a Letter of Intent, does not guarantee construction, but it lets the team and city talk further. The idea is to turn a shopping mall called The Shops at Willow Bend int
Brain‑computer interfaces let people control devices with thoughts, and one popular way to do this is by using motor imagery—imagining moving a hand—and reading the brain’s electrical activity with EEG. The signal from an EEG is noisy and changes over time, so making accurate predictions about which
The state has passed a new rule that helps film and entertainment companies save money on future projects. Starting in 2026, any part of the $75 million tax credit that a company does not use in one year can be kept for later years. This means producers who keep working on movies, video games or com
In southeast Mesa, a fresh wave of development is arriving along Ray Road and Loop 202. A large distribution center for Potato Barn, a furniture retailer that is now moving beyond local borders, is already underway. The same block will soon host the first stage of a two‑story concert venue called Th
Diablo Immortal is adding a new hero class on June 17, marking the game’s tenth playable type. The addition follows a cinematic trailer that showcases a character who can summon demons and wield fiery spells from the Burning Hells. The Warlock is a hybrid of ranged magic user and demon controller
Scientists once claimed that a common kitchen herb could shield mice from the harmful effects of a toxic chemical. The experiment focused on carbon tetrachloride, a substance known to damage DNA. Researchers measured three signs of genetic injury: chromosome changes, tiny nuclear fragments called mi
The EPA is facing a new challenge. Scientists say they are being asked to soften the danger of chemicals that appear in everyday items like cleaners and makeup. Instead of showing how these substances could harm people, they are told to make the risks look smaller. A group of EPA workers ha
