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
Chronic spontaneous urticaria, or hives, is a condition that causes itchy welts on the skin. It can be quite uncomfortable and frustrating for those who experience it. Interestingly, researchers have been looking into a possible link between this skin condition and thyroid function. The thyroid is a
Ukraine has been making waves with its clever use of drones. They have been targeting Russian military bases far from the front lines. One such base is Engels, a big air force base in southern Russia. This base is about 300 miles away from the fighting in Ukraine. The Ukrainians hit this base with d
A professional soccer player found himself in a nightmare situation. He was sent to El Salvador by the U. S. government, all because of a tattoo. This tattoo was a tribute to his favorite soccer team, Real Madrid. But officials mistook it for a gang symbol. The player, Jerce Reyes Barrios, had fled
The Taliban government in Afghanistan recently released an American citizen who had been held captive for over two years. This man, George Glezmann, was a tourist when he was detained in December 2022. His release was described as a humanitarian gesture by the Taliban's foreign ministry. This event
The Trump government is in a tough spot. A federal judge wants answers about flights that sent deportees to El Salvador. This happened after the judge temporarily stopped deportations using an old law from the 1700s. The judge wants to know why the government didn't turn around the planes that were
The Education Department has been a key player in ensuring equal access to education for all students since its creation in 1979. This mission was born out of the anti-poverty and civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s. The department's goal was to strengthen the federal commitment to equal e
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the game for mental health professionals. With the world in lockdown, the U. S. government loosened rules to make telemedicine more available. This shift allowed mental health providers to see patients and prescribe certain medications without needing an in-person visit
In China, where you live can greatly affect how well you age. A recent look into this topic showed clear differences between older adults in cities and those in rural areas. The study used a special measure called the Successful Aging Index (SAI). This index looks at many aspects of life, like socia
A Minnesota lawmaker has stepped down from his position after being ensnared in a legal trap. Justin Eichorn, a Republican senator from Grand Rapids, handed in his resignation after being caught in a sting operation. This operation targeted individuals involved in commercial sex with minors. The new
