A well-known children's cough syrup has been pulled from the market. The US Food and Drug Administration made this announcement. Medtech Products, the maker of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup, has taken five batches off the shelves. This syrup is meant for kids aged 1 and up. The problem? It contains Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. ...
COVID-19 is still a big deal in Wisconsin. The state's health department is pushing hard for everyone to get the latest vaccine. This isn't just for adults. It's for kids as young as six months and pregnant women too. Why? Because the vaccine helps prevent serious illness and stops the virus from spreading. The vaccine has been thoroughly checked for safety....
Avian flu has made another appearance in Maricopa County, Arizona. This time, it's hit a commercial farm that raises poultry. The Arizona Department of Agriculture confirmed the news after tests came back positive. The farm, identified as Hickman's Family Farms, quickly went into quarantine mode. They moved fast to stop the virus from spreading. The birds started sh...
Chinese researchers have found something unusual in space. A new type of bacteria has been discovered on the Tiangong space station. This bacteria, named Niallia tiangongensis, is not found on Earth. It is a relative of a common Earth bacteria, but it has changed to live in space. This is not the first time unusual bacteria have been found in space. In the past,...
In the boxing world, a big change has happened. The International Boxing Association, or IBA, has decided to stop using headguards in amateur boxing. This has caused a lot of talk about how to keep boxers safe. Some people think headguards help prevent injuries like cuts, concussions, and broken bones. But others say there isn't enough proof that headguards make a bi...
The Health and Human Services department has made a surprising announcement. They want new vaccines to go through a specific type of testing before they are approved. This testing involves giving half of the participants a placebo, which is usually just a saltwater shot. This is to compare results with the actual vaccine. This method is already used for new drugs...
A warning has been sent out about a risky pill. It is round, white, and sold as "Oxycocet. " It is not safe. It contains a dangerous chemical called isotonitazene. This chemical is just as bad, or even worse, than fentanyl. It is so dangerous that it cannot be found with regular fentanyl test strips. This is serious stuff. The warning comes from Northern Healt...
School bus drivers in Central are demanding better conditions. Their buses have become playgrounds for raccoons overnight. They are fed up with having to deal with messes left behind by these animals. These drivers are tired of being asked to clean up bodily fluids, like blood and vomit, with nothing more than cat litter and wipes. Drivers are forced to clean u...
Imagine working in a digital universe where your job is just as real as in the physical world. Welcome to the metaverse, where traditional labour laws might not apply. With virtual work on the rise, it's time to ask: Is meta-work a real job? The gig economy is already changing things, but the metaverse could shake it up even more. One major question is how wages wor...
The U. S. is taking action against bird flu, with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) throwing $306 million at the problem. The goal is to improve disease tracking, testing, and safety measures. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the risk to the public is low, the HHS is playing it safe by working with partners across the co...