You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And
Hey, New York hunters! There's a scary disease known as 'zombie deer disease' that's back in the state after almost 20 years. This disease, called chronic wasting disease (CWD), makes the brains of deer and elk turn spongy, and it's always fatal. Recently, a case was found in a northern county near
Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en
French actor Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021, will not be present at his court hearing in Paris on Monday. His lawyer, Jérémie Assous, has stated that Depardieu's health is not allowing him to attend. The 75-year-old actor has d
So, daylight saving time is about to end. You'll gain an extra hour of sleep, but it gets dark earlier. This can mess with your body clock. The shift is easier in the fall than spring, though some folks might struggle. It's not just about sleep; heart rate and stress hormones are affected too. Healt
The upcoming U. S. presidential election could significantly impact several industries. Let's explore which ones are at stake. Big banks could soon need more capital to protect against financial shocks, which might affect their profits and lending ability. The winner of the election could determine
As the weather cools down and flu season kicks in, tracking the spread of H5N1 avian influenza becomes trickier. The virus has been detected in 380 dairy herds across 14 states. With winter approaching, public health departments face a tougher job separating H5N1 from regular flu cases. People with
In Minneapolis, a standoff finally ended with the arrest of John Herbert Sawchak, a 54-year-old man charged with attempted murder. The case started when Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor, Davis Moturi, who was trimming a tree. The incident sparked a political storm, with the Minneapolis City Counc
McDonald's is in the spotlight due to a food poisoning outbreak. The culprit? A strain of E. coli found in their Quarter Pounder burgers. This bacteria, called E. coli O157:H7, can cause serious illness, especially in young kids, older adults, and folks with weak immune systems. As of now, about 50
Recently, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a facility located in the state's Region 6 area. This disease affects the brains and nervous systems of deer, elk, and moose. The infected sample was discovered during routine t
