Federal worker unions are in a tough spot. The current administration has been making it hard for them to do their jobs. One union leader, Anthony Lee, found out about mass layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the hard way. Employees were getting fired as they tried to enter the buildin
A federal judge has thrown a wrench into the Trump administration's plans to lay off thousands of government workers. The judge's order means that for at least the next two weeks, no federal agency can send out any notices about job cuts. This pause is a big deal because it affects a whole bunch of
Rice is a staple food for many people around the world. It's a big deal. But there's a problem. High nighttime temperatures are messing with rice crops. This is a big issue for farmers. It's also a big issue for people who eat rice. But there's hope. Scientists have found a way to make rice stronger
Breast cancer is a scary thing. But doctors have tools to fight it. One tool is called the Medical Imaging Projection System. It shows special pictures of lymph nodes during surgery. These nodes are important because cancer can spread to them. The system uses a dye called ICG to make the nodes light
Candida albicans is a sneaky fungus. It lives in the gut, mouth, and vagina of most people without causing any trouble. But sometimes, it can cause infections. This fungus has tricks up its sleeve. It can change shape and produce substances that help it cause disease. These diseases can be mild or s
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. But how much do we know about the health of people living there? Not as much as we should. Health surveys are crucial for understanding the well-being of a population. One such survey is the EQ-5D. It's a pop
When a pandemic strikes, hospitals face a tough job. They must care for both pandemic patients and those with regular health issues. This is tricky because pandemic patients need special isolation to stop the virus from spreading. Meanwhile, regular patients still need care, and hospitals have limit
A recent announcement has put Dr. Casey Means in the spotlight. She is the latest choice for the role of U. S. surgeon general. This position is crucial for public health in the country. Means is known for her work in wellness and has been a key figure in the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
The partner of a once-celebrated Silicon Valley figure has secured significant funding for a new biotech venture. This startup, Haemanthus, aims to revolutionize medical testing using artificial intelligence. The name Haemanthus is inspired by the Greek word for "blood flower, " hinting at its focus
A recovery mission for a sunken superyacht off Sicily has hit a snag. The yacht, named Bayesian, went down last year during a fierce storm. Seven people, including tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his teen daughter, lost their lives in the disaster. The vessel lies 49 meters beneath the surface. A s
