As one of the busiest travel seasons in the US kicks off, severe weather has already caused a buzz with hundreds of flight cancellations. Texas and Louisiana witnessed tornado warnings on Thursday, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to halt operations at two airports. Texas Governor Greg Ab
Bird flu, a virus that's been affecting wild birds, chickens, and other animals for years, has now been linked to the death of a house cat in Oregon. This case has raised questions about how to keep pets safe during the ongoing outbreak. The virus was found in frozen cat food made from raw turkey, l
From 2015 to 2020, researchers have been keeping a close eye on how well flu vaccines protect kids from severe influenza. The goal? To boost vaccine use and make sure policies around the world are solid. Kids can get hit hard by the flu, and severe cases can lead to hospital visits or even worse. S
Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is
A cat in Oregon recently passed away due to bird flu after eating raw cat food. The food was found to have the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This is quite worrying as it's not just about our pets. Bird flu has been affecting animals and people this year. The Oregon Depart
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' quarterback, has made his mark on the NFL as a formidable runner. He recently broke Michael Vick's record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback in the league's history. This achievement came in his 102nd game, while Vick took 143 games to set the previous record. Jac
Managing ulcerative colitis (UC) often involves using a drug called infliximab (IFX). But should doctors track the drug's levels in the body (a process known as therapeutic drug monitoring, or TDM) to improve outcomes? The answer isn't clear-cut; TDM might provide better results, but is it cost-effe
Have you ever wondered what drives the population of disease-carrying mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti, along the U. S. -Mexico border? This mosquito species, known for spreading viruses like dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever, is becoming more common in temperate regions. Our study aimed to
In Washington, a horrible event struck the Wild Felid Advocacy Center. Over the course of a few weeks, bird flu claimed the lives of 20 big cats, which is more than half of the sanctuary's population. Located in Shelton, this non-profit sanctuary is now under quarantine to halt the spread of the vir
Five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in a targeted strike by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on their vehicle in central Gaza. The journalists, who were employees of the television channel Al-Quds Today, were asleep in their broadcasting truck marked as press. According to witnesses, the t
