Students in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are getting a hands-on education about where their food comes from and how to grow it. This is all thanks to a collaboration between a local non-profit called GROW and Western Technical College. The college's greenhouse is the setting for these educational field tri
Natural killer (NK) cells are like the body's secret agents, they produce special proteins called cytokines. These proteins are crucial for the immune system to work properly. One of these proteins, NK cell-conditioned medium (NK-CdM), is packed with these cytokines and has shown promise in healing
Edutainment is a big deal in the world of kids' entertainment. It's a mix of education and entertainment. Since COVID-19, kids are spending more time on entertainment platforms. This could be a great chance to teach them about oral health. Researchers wanted to see if edutainment could help kid
Brazil is home to millions of university students, but there is a serious lack of information about their mental health. This is a problem. Around 30% of students worldwide struggle with mental health issues, and shockingly, nearly 80% of these students do not get the help they need. This is a hu
New medications like tirzepatide and semaglutide are making waves in the fight against obesity. These drugs do more than just help people lose weight; they also reduce the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. But there's a significant downside: they are expensive. This has sparked a hea
Wendy Williams, a beloved TV personality, has been going through a tough time. She was recently taken to Lenox Hill Hospital after throwing a note out of her window asking for help. The note read, "Help! Wendy! ! ". The note was a cry for help from Williams, who has been living in a memory care uni
The western part of Texas is facing a measles outbreak, with the virus spreading like wildfire. This is not just a local issue; it's a national concern. The US has seen over 250 cases this year alone, stretching from Oklahoma to New York. The epicenter of this outbreak is in western Texas and nei
The White House has pulled the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to head the CDC. This decision came just hours before Weldon's confirmation hearing. The reason? There weren't enough votes to confirm him. Weldon had been a controversial pick from the start. He had a history of questioning vaccine safety
Doctors have always been the captains of the healthcare ship, making calls based on their skills and experience. But now, AI is joining the crew. This tech can sift through mountains of data and find patterns that humans might overlook. This could mean better diagnoses and treatments. But it also me
Allergies are a common problem for many people, especially when the weather starts to warm up. Many people do not know that allergens like pollen and dust mites can follow you inside your home. The Environmental Protection Agency has found that indoor pollutant levels can be much higher than outdo
