Rabies is making a comeback in Nassau County, and health officials are concerned. Since last July, there have been 25 confirmed cases of rabies, the highest number in nearly a decade. The last time the county saw numbers like this was before they declared terrestrial rabies eradicated in 2016. Most
In 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) set ambitious targets to improve oral health globally by 2030. This sparked a wave of collaboration, particularly among educators training future dentists and hygienists. The United States and Europe took the initiative to unite global efforts. They aime
In a tragic turn of events, a man lost his life after a metal chain he was wearing became dangerously attracted to an MRI machine's powerful magnetic field. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the immense power these machines possess and the importance of following safety guidelines. The un
In the early hours of the morning, a car plowed into a group of people on Santa Monica Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that at least 20 individuals were hurt. Out of these, five are in very bad shape, and another ten are also seriously injured. This scary event took place around
A big chance to help was lost. Almost 800, 000 doses of mpox vaccine, promised to African nations, are now useless. They expired because they weren't sent in time. This was part of a bigger plan by the Biden team. They wanted to send over 1 million doses to Africa. But, only a small part of that pro
People are looking for ways to make engines work better and pollute less. One idea is to use two different fuels at the same time. This is called RCCI, or Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition. It uses a mix of fuels with different properties to burn more efficiently and produce fewer harmful g
People looking for details on nipple reconstruction might find it hard to get clear and easy-to-understand info online. This is true for both English and Spanish speakers. A recent study looked at how easy it is to find and understand this kind of health info on the web. The study checked many onli
Malaria is a serious illness that can be deadly. It's caused by tiny parasites, with one type, Plasmodium falciparum, being the worst. This parasite is responsible for most malaria deaths around the world. Right now, doctors treat malaria with medicines, but the parasites are getting resistant to th
Tadej Pogačar, the top contender in the Tour de France, had a scary moment during stage 11. He crashed hard in the last 5 kilometers but walked away with just a few scrapes. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, quickly checked him out and confirmed he was okay, even though he was a bit banged up. The c
Senecavirus A (SVA) has been a major headache for the swine industry, causing big problems and losses worldwide. To tackle this, scientists have been working on virus-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (NAbs). These NAbs are like tiny soldiers that can help us understand how the virus interacts with
