President-elect Donald Trump has chosen a mix of unique figures to lead health agencies, including a retired congressman, a surgeon, and a former talk-show host. These picks might significantly alter the government’s approach to health, from healthcare and medicine to food safety and scientific rese
Did you know that some herbicides can have a big impact on our water plants? We're talking about stuff like indaziflam, sulfentrazone, clomazone, and tebuthiuron. These chemicals were tested to see how harmful they are to two common water plants, duckweed (Lemna minor) and water ferns (Azolla caroli
Ever wondered what makes someone who attempted suicide decide to seek help? Researchers are diving into this question, focusing on factors like how much people know about suicide, how they feel about it, and the support they get from others. They're using a method called structural equation modeling
Hey there, Coloradans! Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Like there's nothing you can do to change things? Well, think again. Democracy isn't just about voting; it's about speaking up and getting involved. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? "With liberty and justice for all"? That's not just
You might be surprised to learn that scientists are turning to old drugs to combat COVID-19. Medicines like chloroquine, ivermectin, and remdesivir are being explored as potential weapons against the new coronavirus. These drugs aren't fresh off the assembly line, but they could be mighty effective
Every year, millions suffer from Schistosoma mansoni infections, a nasty parasite that's tough to kick out with regular drugs. Scientists in a lab decided to test a new approach using ivermectin, a drug that usually works against other worms. They wanted to see if boosting ivermectin's potency with
A Queens Democrat, Robert Holden, recently penned a letter to top city and state leaders, including Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. The core of his concern? The sanctuary policies in New York City and state, which he believes protect criminal migrants and put New Yorkers in danger. Holden argues th
Have you ever thought about how plants can be helped to grow better? Scientists have found a curious protein named VDAL that can do just that. This protein is made by a fungus called Verticillium dahliae, which usually causes trouble for plants like cotton. But in a surprising twist, when this prote
Donald Trump made tougher crime policies a big part of his campaign. He wants to send immigrants away, bring back "stop-and-frisk", and kill drug dealers. But will these ideas actually work? Experts aren't so sure. They say crime rates go up and down no matter who's in charge. Plus, immigrants don't
President-elect Donald Trump has a new candidate for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Dr. Marty Makary. Makary, from Johns Hopkins University, is no stranger to controversy. He’s known for his views against some COVID-19 health measures, like vaccine mandates. His nomination comes as part of
