As the government considers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a key health role, pediatricians from across the U. S. are sharing their experiences with vaccine-preventable diseases. The American Academy of Pediatrics has collected nearly 200 stories that show the devastating impact of these diseases. These
Chrystia Freeland, a Canadian politician running for prime minister, thinks it's time to fight back against U. S. President Trump's tariff threats. She wants to hurt the U. S. economy where it matters most. For example, she mentioned targeting Florida orange growers, Wisconsin dairy farmers, and Mic
You've probably heard about the Patient Activation Measure (PAM), a popular tool used globally to gauge how involved patients are in their healthcare. A recent study in Italy focused on the Italian version of the PAM, known as PAM13-I, to see how well it works among patients undergoing elective surg
In the United States, where diversity is growing, a common stereotype is that being American means being White, while being foreign means being Asian. Researchers have been examining this stereotype for years, but this study is the largest so far, covering 17 years and over 666, 000 people. The stu
Ever since her controversial departure from Hollywood, Roseanne Barr has been cooking up a new TV show. This time, she's blending comedy with a unique take on an American family. The series, co-written with her old pal Allan Stephan, follows a small-town Alabama farmer who fights crime and defends A
When Tulsi Gabbard agreed to serve under Donald Trump, she vowed to sell her crypto holdings. This is typical for new government officials, as ethics rules have long banned owning crypto to avoid conflicts of interest. However, these rules don't apply to the president himself. Before his inauguratio
You might think polylactic acid (PLA) is a safe bet for the environment. After all, it's biodegradable and often touted as an "eco-friendly" alternative to traditional plastics. But hold on! Recent studies have found that PLA microplastics (PLA-MPs) could be causing trouble for male mice. Imagine i
Menthol is a natural substance found in peppermint and corn mint oils. It's widely used in medicines, cosmetics, and food. Out of the eight forms of menthol, (-)-menthol is the most effective at giving a refreshing feeling. Scientists have long known that (-)-menthol feels cooler and more refreshing
Ever wondered why skipping feels tougher than running, even though you're not hitting the ground as hard? Scientists did too! They found that when you skip, your body moves up and down more, which burns more energy. This happens because certain muscles, like the gluteus maximus, vasti, and soleus, w
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been causing a buzz in European politics. But not everyone is pleased. Billionaire Bill Gates recently voiced his concerns in an interview. He's worried that Musk's involvement is creating confusion. Musk has been supporting a far-right party in Germany an
