The Democratic Republic of Congo now reports close to 600 confirmed Ebola cases, most caused by the Bundibugyo strain. Health teams first noticed the outbreak on May 15, but delays in detection meant the virus spread quietly for weeks before anyone realized what was happening. The situation is espec
Most breast cancers that spread are hormone-sensitive, meaning their growth depends on estrogen or progesterone. Doctors usually start with hormone-blocking pills plus a second drug that slows cell division. This combo works well at first but becomes less predictable over time. Tumors change as they
For the first time in years, Alaska’s children are doing worse than nearly every other state in the U. S. A new national survey puts Alaska at 47th place for child well-being, sliding down seven spots in just one year. Experts say this sharp drop shows years of underfunded schools, weak support for
California just picked its two main candidates for governor in a messy, multi-day vote count. Steve Hilton, a British ex-TV pundit backed by Donald Trump, and Xavier Becerra, a seasoned Democratic insider who once worked for Joe Biden, are heading to the November showdown. The surprise here? A self-
Omaha’s weather might throw a surprise at the city just as summer festivities begin. A wave of intense storms could sweep through, bringing heavy rain and cooler temperatures right when people are getting ready for outdoor events. While the exact timing remains uncertain, the forecast suggests these
Southern California beaches saw some of the biggest waves in years last week, turning usually calm waters into dangerous surf zones. Orange County bore the brunt, with waves reaching up to fifteen feet in places like Newport Beach and Dana Point—so tall they crashed over protective rock barriers. Hu
Arizona’s monsoon kicks off June 15 and runs through September, bringing much-needed rain but also serious risks. Experts say this year’s monsoon could be wetter than usual, with a 30-50% chance of above-normal rainfall. That’s good news for the state’s water supply, but it also means preparing for
The Chicago region is in line for a serious weather shift this week. After some calm Tuesday evening storms, Wednesday and Thursday turn far stormier. Northern Illinois sits under the National Storm Prediction Center’s "enhanced" threat level, meaning damaging winds over 70 mph, large hail, and poss
A shift in weather patterns is bringing two key ingredients together for a stormy end to the week across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. After days of oppressive heat and high humidity, a cold front will collide with this air mass, sparking storms that could include damaging winds and hail.
Every year, doctors face a tricky puzzle: who should get extra heart protection before problems start. New guidelines now say doctors should use math—not guesswork—to pick the right treatments. Instead of just eyeballing a patient’s health, they’ll plug numbers into a system called PREVENT. This too
