This winter, flu cases are skyrocketing, making it one of the toughest flu seasons in over a decade. Reports from February show that 43 states are experiencing high to very high flu activity. Doctors are seeing a lot of flu-like illnesses, with nearly 8% of visits related to the flu. This is the hig
Imagine a world where your favorite food joint suddenly becomes a bit sketchier. That was the case for McDonald's in 2024. It all started with an E. coli outbreak. This outbreak caused a big drop in customers and a drop in profits. This was a rougher year for McDonald's. This was not the only p
Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake and is a vital source of food and income for many communities. It is home to countless artisanal fishers who brave its waters daily. These fishers face many challenges and risks. Researchers wanted to know more about these risks and how they impact the lives
The shift from pediatric to adult health services is a big deal. Experts have been saying for a while that we need to get ready better. They also talk about the need for better coordination. Without considering what patients really want and need, it's hard to get them to follow recommendations. I
Researchers have set their sights on a critical question: Do medications taken during pregnancy impact the risk of childhood cancer? This is a big deal because, in wealthy countries, cancer is a major cause of death in kids. The problem is that we don't have much information on how in-utero medicati
When tackling climate change, the benefits often go deeper than just the obvious. Besides curbing global warming, these efforts can also slash air pollution, boost health, and support other development goals. Imagine a win-win situation where addressing one problem also helps with others. This is wh
Modern agriculture is all about tough pants. Plants need to be strong and resilient for crops grown. Communication among plant hormones is key to improving crops. What's going on inside those plants? Plants use internal communication signals to talk to each other. This is so they can respond and
The quality of care in control arms of clinical trials is a big deal. In the medical world, patients in control groups should get the best standard treatment. This is even more true when testing new treatments. Problems have been found in some trials for cancer treatments. This is where things s
Doctors could be unintentionally showing their opinions on patients based on the language they use to describe them. Using a type of artificial intelligence called Natural Language Processing, it's possible to identify subtle biases. This AI looks at the language used in the medical records to figur
A judge put the brakes on a team member's access to sensitive Treasury data, right before someone from the team stepped down after some nasty social media posts came to light. There are three union groups involved, blasting the way all this was handled. The judge tossed a temporary restriction at U.
