The U. S. Department of Education recently declared a significant change in their funding strategy. They have allocated over $208 million to bolster mental health services in schools. This move comes with a notable shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that were previously
In the Gaza Strip, winter has brought more than just cold weather. It has brought floods, despair, and tragedy. The Abu Jazar family woke up to the devastating news that their 8-month-old baby, Rahaf, had passed away due to hypothermia. The family's tent, like many others, was flooded overnight, lea
Doctors are swamped with patient referrals. It's a big job, and if things get delayed, patients might get hurt. So, how can we make this process better? Some people think artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning could help. But before we jump in, we need to make sure the system is safe and
In South Carolina, measles is spreading quickly. This is mostly happening in one church and a few schools in Spartanburg county. Health officials say 111 people have gotten sick. Most of these people were not vaccinated. Some were only partially vaccinated. Over 250 people are now in quarantine. Thi
Jeff Garcia, known for bringing life to beloved characters like Sheen in "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, " has passed away at the age of 50. His family confirmed the sad news, revealing that he was taken off life support after a battle with pneumonia and other health issues. Garcia's son, Jojo, shared
Jenny Carlson Donnelly has seen malaria up close. She's worked in many countries in Africa, like Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Her job? To help stop malaria from spreading. She did this by studying mosquitoes, the tiny insects that carry the disease. Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the w
The link between belly fat and lung health has been a hot topic. A recent study dug into this by looking at data from a big health survey. The focus was on the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI), a measure that reflects how much fat is stored around internal organs. The idea was to see if higher VAI lev
In a small town in Idaho, a man was scratched by a skunk while holding a kitten. This simple incident set off a chain of events that led to two deaths. The man who was scratched later became very sick and died. He had donated a kidney to a man in Michigan. Sadly, the recipient of the kidney also got
Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can happen after giving birth. It can lead to dangerous problems like seizures, stroke, and even death. But there isn't much information about how common this is in Ghana. This makes it hard to create plans to help women there. A recent study looked at how o
Tennessee is about to get a visit from a polar vortex, bringing some seriously cold air. This isn't just a little cold snap; we're talking temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s overnight. That's the kind of cold that can cause frostbite in minutes, so it's important to bundle up properly. Fi
