We all know that surviving critical illness is a big deal, especially for kids. In developed countries, many of these kids make it, but they often face physical problems later on. One big issue is muscle loss. Doctors have been tracking this using ultrasound on the quadriceps femoris muscle. They wa
Ever feel like your cold medicine isn't doing much? Well, the FDA agrees. They're planning to phase out phenylephrine, a common decongestant found in many over-the-counter cold medicines. Why? It turns out phenylephrine isn't as effective as we thought. When you swallow it, your stomach breaks it do
After months of back-and-forth negotiations, the Animation Guild members have voted in favor of a new three-year deal with studios. What’s interesting is that this contract wasn’t as popular as the last one, with only 76. 1% of members voting in support compared to the previous deal’s 87%. The new a
Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl, " recently filed a complaint against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She alleges sexual harassment and retaliation, with support from the author of the book, Colleen Hoover, and several Hollywood A-listers. While not a law
As China continues to modernize, an intriguing question arises: how do the living arrangements and internet habits of older adults impact their mental well-being? Researchers have noticed that the digital age has brought about significant shifts in social dynamics, particularly for the elderly. Let
A holiday drone show in Orlando, Florida took a dangerous turn when multiple drones crashed during the performance. A boy was injured and hospitalized after one of the drones struck him. Thousands of spectators watched as the small drones collided and fell into the crowd. The incident happened at El
Burt, the well-known saltwater crocodile who starred in the hit 1986 movie 'Crocodile Dundee, ' has died. Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived for many years, announced the news on social media. "It's tough to say goodbye to Burt, the iconic croc from the classic Australian film, " they posted. "He wa
In a recent diplomatic spat, former US President Donald Trump stirred things up by suggesting the Panama Canal should be returned to US control. Trump accused Panama of unfairly charging high fees for using the canal. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino quickly responded, emphasizing that the canal
Imagine a world where art isn't just about human creativity, but also about machines making creative decisions. This is the case with Botto, an AI artist that's been making headlines – and lots of money. Born from the minds of a software collective called ElevenYellow and German artist Mario Klingem
In 2023, Canada faced its most devastating wildfire season ever, with over 15 million hectares burned. This was more than double any previous record. The fires led to massive evacuations and terrible air quality all the way to the northeastern United States. Using climate models, scientists found th
