Vitamin D is crucial for our health. It affects many things in our body. Doctors often check levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-(OH)D) to see if someone has enough vitamin D. Normally, they take blood from a vein. But there's a new way: dried blood microsampling. This new method is less invasive. It
In the early hours of Sunday, Brown University students finally received some relief. After spending over 13 hours in lockdown, they were told that a suspect had been taken into custody. This news came after a horrifying campus shooting on Saturday that left two students dead and nine others injured
In Los Angeles County, a sneaky virus is making a comeback. Health officials have noticed a sharp increase in norovirus cases. They found this out by checking wastewater, which is like a virus detective tool. The numbers are worrying: a 154% jump in the city and over 250% in the county. This virus
Scientists have found a way to make a healthy food even healthier. They took a grain called djulis and fermented it with a special fungus called Monascus purpureus. After eight days, the fermented djulis showed a significant ability to inhibit an enzyme called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), wh
Floods can be really scary and messy. After the water goes down, it's important to be careful when cleaning up. The health department in Snohomish County has some good advice to keep everyone safe. First, don't go back into your home until officials say it's okay. Look for any damage to the buildin
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit. This legal action involves investors who bought shares between July 1, 2024, and November 5, 2025. The lawsuit is about the merger with Cedar Fair L. P. Investors have until January 5, 2026, to join as lead plaintiffs. Six Flags runs a
Patricia Heaton, a well-known actress, recently shared her reasons for leaving Los Angeles and settling in Nashville. She pointed out that the high crime rates, homelessness, and taxes in LA were major factors in her decision. During a podcast chat, she mentioned that she and her husband were filmin
Missouri's sports betting apps are making waves, even though local teams aren't winning as much as fans hoped. Since the launch on December 1, Missourians have been betting on out-of-state teams too, giving them plenty of options to win big. DraftKings stands out with its user-friendly app and grea
In the summer of 2024, Sydney's central business district (CBD) faced an unexpected health challenge. A rare outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 (Lp1), made its presence known among visitors to the bustling area. Legionnaires' disease is no
A top White House official, Susie Wiles, recently shared her shock over the quick shutdown of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She spoke about this in a conversation with Vanity Fair. Wiles, who serves as the White House chief of staff, found it alarming how billionaire Elon M
