Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off
Imagine this: a simple runny nose and tickling cough could turn into violent, whooping coughs that make you throw up or even break your ribs. That's pertussis, or whooping cough, and it's happening way more this year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just updated their data, s
What happens when a businessman turned politician's policies could hurt his own ventures? That's the situation with Donald Trump's tariff proposals. Newsweek found that many Trump-branded products, like hats, jackets, and even Bibles, are made in countries like China and Vietnam. These are the same
Last week, nine monkeys in Hong Kong's oldest zoo passed away within two days due to an infection. The cause? A bacterial disease called melioidosis. This illness is spread through contaminated soil and water, and it's common in the region. Experts think the monkeys might have caught it from digging
Meet Richard Pawuski, a former personal trainer who loved his new backyard in Colchester, Connecticut. In August 2019, while clearing leaves, he was bitten by a mosquito. Days later, he noticed a strange bump and intense headaches. Doctors diagnosed him with Eastern equine encephalitis (Triple E), a
Meet the economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson - they just won the Nobel Prize for their fascinating work on global economic inequality. These guys are from MIT and the University of Chicago, but none of them were born in the US. They've been looking into how colonialism shape
Kamala Harris has invested a lot into her presidential campaign. She's outspending even Donald Trump on ads and has a huge team of volunteers. But, her poll numbers haven't budged. It's like she's stuck in a race where everyone else is moving ahead, and she's not. There could be a few reasons why. P
You might think once a big storm passes, it's time to breathe a sigh of relief. But hold on, because the real health headaches often begin after the skies clear. A new study found that killer storms like hurricanes can bring about extra deaths that linger for up to 15 years! Wondering how? These sto
As the calendar flips to the second week of October, New Englanders can expect some beautiful weather. Today, temperatures are starting in the 40s and will rise to the upper 50s, with a pleasant breeze from the northwest. Boston might not hit 60 degrees, but that's okay – it's a great day to enjoy t
Did you know that Covid-19 can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes for up to three years after infection? A recent study found that people who caught Covid in 2020 had twice the risk of major heart events compared to those who didn't test positive. Even more concerning, those hospitalized
