A recent meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual data-driven discussions, the CDC scientists found themselves defending vaccine safety and effectiveness against skep
Utah is seeing more cases of measles. Health officials just found two more people with the disease. This makes the total number of cases in the state five. One of the new cases is a child, and the other is an adult. They live in different parts of Utah. One is from Utah County, and the other is fro
Exercise is great for the body and mind, but how much and when you do it matters. The usual way to think about exercise is by looking at how often, how hard, how long, and what kind of activity you do. This is called the FITT principle. But there's more to it. Density is a new factor to consider. I
Talaromycosis, a sneaky fungal infection common in Southeast Asia, has been a challenge to diagnose. The usual method, growing the fungus in a lab, takes too long and often misses the mark. But there's hope on the horizon. Scientists have been cooking up new ways to spot this tricky infection. They
McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are calling it quits. The two big names in fast food and sweets teamed up last year, but it didn't work out like they hoped. Krispy Kreme donuts were sold at over 2, 400 McDonald's spots, but the numbers weren't adding up for both sides. McDonald's says they were selling
Death Stranding 2 keeps surprising players with unexpected cameos. The latest addition is Pac-Man, a classic arcade character, who now has a mini-game in the game's vast world. This isn't just any cameo; it's a playable feature where Sam Porter Bridges, the main character, eats pizza and then plays
In Hong Kong, nurses' views on their work settings in public hospitals were recently studied. Over a year, nurses from 71 different wards in four hospitals shared their thoughts. They filled out surveys every three months, and the number of participants varied from 604 to 865 each time. The surveys
Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) were at the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with the most serious cases. A study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wanted to understand how these nurses felt about their ability to handle the crisis. The study looked at how confident they were in their s
In Italy, a big question is being asked about a new treatment for babies born with a rare condition called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This condition affects the nerves that control muscles, making it hard for babies to move, breathe, and even swallow. The treatment in question is called onasemno
SpaceX's Starship rocket faced another setback when it exploded during a test in Texas. This happened late at night on June 18, 2025, while the rocket was being prepared for its 10th test flight. The explosion was powerful enough to light up the night sky, but luckily, no one was hurt. The rocket,
