Over the years, the CDC has been putting money into helping health departments meet certain standards. But what does this investment really mean for the people? A recent study looked at the money spent on this from 2005 to 2023. It wanted to see how this funding has affected how many health departme
South Carolina is facing a growing measles outbreak, with 114 confirmed cases as of December 10. Most of these cases are in the upstate region, and nearly all of them are in unvaccinated people. The state's health officials have put 254 people in quarantine, including 16 in isolation. The outbreak
Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
A business in Pennsylvania caught a break when the state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) decided to cut some of the penalties for late sales tax payments. This wasn't a full win, though. The business still has to pay the actual tax and interest for the last quarter of 2021. The issue started wh
In a thrilling turn of events, a skydiver found himself in a precarious situation high above Queensland, Australia. Adrian Ferguson was part of a group planning a 16-way formation jump from a Cessna Caravan. However, things took an unexpected turn when his reserve parachute got caught on the plane's
Many entrepreneurs focus too much on growing their business and forget about their personal lives. They create detailed financial plans and perfect their company's mission, but they don't think about what they want their everyday life to look like in the future. This focus on business often leads t
Candida albicans is a sneaky fungus that can cause serious infections. It's a big problem in hospitals and for people with weak immune systems. The trouble is, it's getting harder to treat because it's becoming resistant to common medicines. Scientists have found a new weapon in the fight against C
In the upcoming elections, Texas Democrats have a chance to make a real difference. But they need to focus on taxes. People are tired of hearing vague promises. They want clear plans on how to lower taxes, especially for working families in Lubbock County. Property taxes are a huge problem. They ke
Health insurance is supposed to be there for us, like a safety net. But lately, in Maine and across the U. S. , people are feeling that net slip away. They see it in delayed appointments, unexpected bills, and the fear that their doctor might suddenly be out of network. This isn't just a Maine prob
Electric cars are changing the game. They're not just eco-friendly; they're also incredibly fast. Let's talk about some of the quickest electric vehicles out there. First up, the Aspark Owl. This Japanese supercar is one of the fastest street-legal vehicles. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 1. 72 s
