Billy Shore, a man who once navigated the stormy seas of politics, found his true calling in a different kind of battle. Instead of chasing political victories, he turned his attention to a more pressing issue: hunger. In 1984, while the world was gripped by the horrors of famine in Ethiopia, Shore
Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo
Kids in hospitals sometimes have heartbeats that are too slow. This can lead to serious trouble. Doctors have been trying different things to help. But, there's still a lot they don't know. A big look at past studies was done. They wanted to see what works best for kids with slow heartbeats and oth
The Emperor's Children, a faction of Space Marines who turned traitor, have gotten a lot of new models lately. They have fancy leaders, tough soldiers, and even flying monsters. But there's one thing missing: a healer, or apothecary. In the game, when a soldier falls, they're gone. But other factio
Smartphones are everywhere, and kids are getting them younger than ever. But is this a good thing? New research suggests that children who get smartphones before age 12 might face more health issues. The study, which looked at data from over 10, 000 kids across the U. S. , found that early smartphon
People often think about health in different ways when it comes to adults and children. This idea is important in health studies. Researchers wanted to see how people value health states for adults compared to children. They looked at many studies to find out. The results showed that people might v
The journey of young adults to college completion is not just about grades and test scores. It's also about the support and relationships they have at home. But here's an interesting twist: for kids of immigrants, the story is a bit different. Researchers looked into how family relationships during
Kids and screens go together like peanut butter and jelly. But what if those screens could actually help kids stay healthy? A recent study from the University of South Australia suggests that might be the case. Researchers looked at data from over 133, 000 kids and teens under 18. They found that di
In a recent event at the Vatican, Pope Leo was handed a copy of a U. S. Senate resolution. This resolution honored the victims of a tragic shooting that took place at a Catholic school in Minnesota. The senator who presented it was Amy Klobuchar, one of the resolution's co-sponsors. The shooting ha
The U. S. is the only country that hasn't joined a big agreement to protect kids' rights. This agreement, called the U. N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, was made 35 years ago. Almost every country in the world has agreed to it. But the U. S. hasn't. The U. S. did help make the agreement. B
