A helicopter carrying five people, including tourists and a pilot, crashed on Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The incident happened late Wednesday afternoon near Barafu Camp, a spot on the mountain's southeastern base. Those on board included a Tanzanian tour guide, a doctor, a Zimbabwean pi
Surgery is a high-stakes game. Every year, countless individuals undergo operations, placing their lives in the hands of medical professionals. But what if there's a straightforward way to enhance safety during these procedures? This is where the surgical safety checklist comes into play. It's akin
A lot of people think about how being a boy or girl affects health. But what about how someone sees themselves compared to what they were born as? A recent study dug into this. It looked at teens in Catalonia, Spain. The focus was on how health, behaviors, and relationships differ based on gender id
Codonopsis pilosula, a plant known for its edible roots, has been under the microscope. Scientists have found a new compound in these roots, along with 29 others. These compounds belong to two main groups: lignans and phenylpropanoids. The new lignan's structure was figured out using advanced techn
The royal family gathered for their annual Christmas walk, but this year, it came with a health update from King Charles. On Christmas Day, King Charles and Queen Camilla led the family to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene at the Sandringham Estate. Queen Camilla looked festive in a red coat, hat, an
Christmas can be tough for families with babies in the NICU. The usual festive celebrations often take a backseat when a child is in critical care. This year, however, things were a bit different for families at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Santa and Mrs. Claus
Virginia Beach's golf courses are more than just places for the wealthy to play. They are vibrant community hubs where people of all backgrounds enjoy the game. The idea that golf is only for rich white men is outdated and unfair. Public courses like Virginia Beach National Golf Club attract a diver
Tiger Woods, a name that echoes through the halls of golf history, is at a crossroads in his career. His journey has been marked by triumph and tribulation, and now, as he approaches his 50th birthday, the focus is on his health and potential return to the sport. John Daly, a fellow golf legend, re
Big food companies are pushing back hard against efforts to regulate their products. They've formed a new group called Americans for Ingredient Transparency. This group wants to make sure food rules are decided at the federal level, not by individual states. They say state-by-state rules will make f
People often have strong opinions against immigrants. This is a big problem because it can cause tension in society. But what if we could change how people see immigrants? Recent research shows that when people learn about immigrants' hard work and efforts, they start to view them more positively.
