In the heart of Texas, a family is grappling with an unimaginable loss. Their 6-year-old daughter recently passed away from measles. This was the first child death from the virus in the United States in a decade. The parents, members of the Mennonite community in Gaines County, remain steadfast i
Measles is back with a vengeance, spreading rapidly across Texas and into neighboring states. The outbreak, which began in West Texas, has now infected hundreds of people, with no signs of slowing down. The virus is taking advantage of communities where vaccination rates are low, finding and infecti
Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, has put Washington Dulles International Airport on high alert. Two travelers returning from overseas tested positive for measles after spending time at the airport's baggage claim on March 5. One group was at Concourse A between 8 am and 12:30 pm, while
Measles is making a comeback in Texas, with 309 cases reported in just two months. This number has already surpassed the total cases reported across the entire United States last year. The majority of these cases are among individuals who have not been vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unkno
In a remote part of Texas, a family's beliefs led to a tragic outcome. A 6-year-old girl from a Mennonite community in Gaines County died from measles. Her parents, who chose not to vaccinate her, spoke to an anti-vaccine group. They shared their views on vaccination and their daughter's battle with
In the plant world, drought can be a major problem. It can mess with a plant's ability to photosynthesize, grow, and even reproduce. In the worst cases, it can kill the plant. But here's a twist: some plants have a trick up their sleeves. They can fix the damage caused by drought and bounce back. Th
A mother's loss of a child to measles has sparked a heated debate about vaccines and alternative treatments. The mother, who prefers to remain anonymous, has four other children who contracted measles but recovered. The mother attributes their recovery to cod liver oil and other unproven treatments,
Illinois is taking steps to tackle sexual misconduct in healthcare. A recent push aims to strengthen how healthcare workers and systems handle and report sexual misconduct claims. The goal is to prevent abuse from being swept under the rug. This comes after a series of revelations about how some hea
In the world of big data, measurement errors are a common headache. They can throw off the results of statistical models, especially when dealing with lots of variables. Traditional methods to tackle this issue often fall short. They usually need to estimate the error distributions, which can be a c
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out stricter identity checks. This means millions of people will need to visit an SSA field office instead of handling things over the phone. Starting March 31st, verifying your identity over the phone will no longer be an option. If you can't veri
