Srebrenica, a small town in Bosnia, was the site of a terrible event 30 years ago. On July 11, 1995, more than 8, 000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed. This is known as the only genocide in Europe since the Holocaust. Every year, people gather to remember this tragic event. This year, seven
President Donald Trump is heading to Texas to check out the damage from recent floods that have caused over 100 deaths. The floods hit hard and fast, overwhelming entire neighborhoods in minutes. This has led to questions about how well the government warned people and how quickly they responded. T
Texas is still reeling from the recent floods. Over 120 people lost their lives, and 160 are still missing. This disaster has put a spotlight on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) operates. The Trump administration has made some changes to Fema's procedures. One big change is that t
Missouri workers who had just started earning paid sick leave will lose it soon. This change comes from a new law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. The law also stops the minimum wage from going up with inflation. Business groups wanted this change. They argued that the paid sick leave law was too muc
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a complex condition that varies greatly among individuals. Recent discussions have focused on whether education and lifestyle choices play a role in shaping how MS progresses. Education might indirectly impact MS. People with higher education levels often adopt healthi
Bacteriocins and essential oils are like a dynamic duo in the fight against harmful microbes. They have shown promise in working together to tackle tough pathogens. However, scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how they do this, especially when it comes to Gram-negative bacteria and fun
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital's emergency room has been hit hard by staff shortages. The emergency department had to close its doors for several hours on July 7 and 9 due to a lack of doctors and nurses. This is not an isolated incident. Across Northern Health, more than 90% of emergency room clos
People around the world are struggling with obesity, which leads to many serious health problems. Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in our guts are super important for keeping our bodies healthy. One type of bacteria, called Bifidobacterium, is getting a lot of attention for its ab
Medicare has been experimenting with new ways to pay for medical services. One of these experiments is called Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced, or BPCI Advanced for short. This program started in 2018 and includes spine surgery done outside of the hospital. The idea is to pay a set amo
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are stepping up as strong contenders in the world of energy storage. They are seen as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, especially for large-scale applications. However, making SIBs that can handle different temperatures, deliver high performance, and last
