Ohio has seen its first human case of bird flu during the current outbreak. The infected individual is an adult farmer from Mercer County, located about two hours from Cincinnati. The man came into contact with infected commercial poultry that had already died from the virus. This strain of bird flu
The US has been busy making changes to how electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, are sold and marketed. First, a nicotine warning statement became mandatory in September 2018. This was a big deal because it meant companies had to clearly state the risks of nicotine. Then, in December 2019,
Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a tough cancer to treat. It's caused by asbestos exposure, and it's not easy to cure. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight this disease. Recently, they have found some promising results with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs are a type of drug th
In January 2024, an 18-year-old teenager from Lancaster, Calif. found himself in serious trouble. Alan Filion would spend four years behind bars as punishment. He had made hundreds of toxic swatting calls. Swatting is a dangerous prank where a person makes a false call about a violent crime to a loc
A group of experts has created a helpful guide for healthcare providers to manage mood and anxiety disorders in pregnant and postpartum women. These disorders can happen during pregnancy and after childbirth. The guide helps doctors and nurses understand and treat these conditions better. M
Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) often begins as a precancerous condition known as high-grade vulvar intraepithelial lesion (HSIL). This condition, linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), poses a significant risk, with 8% of cases progressing to cancer. This is why it's so important to understand
Elite athletes face unique challenges. If you are one of them, you have different important ways you can deal with stress. Mental pressure is your constant companion. You seem to tuck away their feelings until a sudden moment. Ideal mental health performances needs particular considerations such a
Edmen Shahbazyan is all set to enter the Octagon for his 11th UFC fight, facing Dylan Budka. This Armenian-American MMA fighter isn't sure if he'll win or not. But let's ask a different question. Do you know what religion Edmen Shahbazyan practices? Edmen Shahbazyan was born in Glendale, Calif
Ismael Bonfim, the Brazilian MMA star, is set to face Nazim Sadykhov in the Octagon. With 20 wins and 4 losses, he's got plenty of fight left in him. Winning against Vinc Pichel recently, he's now focused on maintaining his winning streak. There's been some curiosity about his religious bel
COVID-19 sped up the race to get healthcare technology up and running. The pandemic forced healthcare to quickly adopt new technologies to keep up with healthcare delivery, making everything move faster. Usually, getting these systems in place is tough due to complicated tech and human factors. Tec
