A first-grade classroom near Atlanta was buzzing one Thursday morning—but not with typical school sounds. Instead of reading books, kids were hunched over plastic bricks, trying to make a tiny figure feel at home. The teacher didn’t ask them to draw or write. She asked what made a shelter feel safe.
A recent survey in Jirapa Municipality, Ghana’s Upper West Region, looked at how many pregnant women carry hepatitis B. Researchers measured the presence of HBsAg, a marker that shows active infection, and examined which factors make it more likely. The study was carried out in local health faciliti
The Patriots are almost ready to bring A. J. Brown to New England, with the deal expected to close by June 1. Reports suggest a framework is already set, meaning the trade should happen unless one side changes its mind. The Eagles and Patriots have been negotiating the compensation details, but both
When someone breaks their back in a bad fall or car crash, doctors have two main ways to help: either perform surgery to fix the bones or let the body heal itself with bracing and rest. A recent study looked at people with specific types of spine injuries called A3 and A4 thoracolumbar burst fractur
A major medical device company just won a court case that could shape how heart pumps get made in the future. A jury decided that Abiomed’s Impella heart pumps don’t break Maquet’s patent rules. Even more surprising? The jury said Maquet’s patent itself wasn’t even valid. That’s a double win for Abi
After leaving the hospital, many patients get a call from a nurse to check on them. That’s helpful, but hospitals don’t always have enough staff to make those calls. Some places now use text messages or patient apps to send reminders and health tips instead. The idea is good—fewer people end up back
Northeast Ohio is getting lucky with a weather pattern that traps dry, sunny days while thunderstorms soak much of the country. This setup, called an omega block, happens when the jet stream curves into a giant slow-moving wave shaped like the Greek letter omega (Ω). The middle of this wave acts lik
Northern Michigan is under a serious dry alert. The state has hit pause on burn permits for outdoor fires because the risk of wildfires is rising fast. Experts warn that with no rain in sight for another week, even a small spark could turn into a serious blaze. The problem isn’t just the heat—it’s t
Workers who spend their days on vibrating machines face serious health risks over time. A new tool aims to make those risks easier to study. Scientists built a portable system that records whole-body vibrations—those constant shakes and jolts from operating equipment like tractors or bulldozers. Ins
June 14 isn’t just about fireworks and backyard barbecues—it’s also Flag Day, the halfway mark to America’s 250th birthday, and Donald Trump’s 80th. But this year, the date is getting hijacked by two very different celebrations. One side is throwing a party with pop stars and speeches, while the oth
