A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how people talk about health. Now, even simple medical advice can spark big arguments. These arguments are often more about politics than science. A doctor recently spoke about this issue. He said that the way we talk about vaccines has become too political. The do
In the UK, a big study called PINEAPPLE is looking at how kids do before and after surgery. The idea is to see if checking kids over before they go under anesthesia helps things go smoother. This check-up is called pediatric preassessment. It's like a pre-flight check for kids before they have surg
When kids are sick, parents often wonder if a virtual doctor visit is enough. A recent study suggests that for babies and toddlers, it might not be the best choice. The study looked at nearly 283, 000 kids in Ontario, Canada, aged 3 months to 2 years. It found that those who had a virtual doctor vi
Pedro Pascal has become a big name in Hollywood. He's been in many popular shows and movies. But his best role might not be in The Last of Us. It could be in Narcos. This show is about the real-life drug lord Pablo Escobar. It's a crime drama that many people love. Narcos was a huge hit for Netflix
Laughter yoga is a unique way to boost health without using medicine or invasive treatments. It combines deep breathing with laughter exercises. The idea is to laugh on purpose, even if it feels silly at first. This review looked at studies to see how laughter yoga affects children's well-being. Th
A recent study has shed new light on the ancient species Sahelanthropus tchadensis, suggesting it might be the oldest known human ancestor. This species, found in Chad's Djurab desert in the early 2000s, has been a topic of debate among scientists. The big question was whether it walked on two legs,
In a small village in Quintana Roo, Mexico, a young girl's life took a sudden turn. She was just eight years old when her stomach started hurting badly. She threw up and couldn't go to the bathroom. Her parents rushed her to the hospital, worried and confused. Doctors did some tests and found out h
Antarctica, once seen as a barren, frozen wasteland, is now a hotspot for urgent scientific study. The ice here is not as permanent as it once seemed. Due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels, the ice is melting at an alarming rate. This melting is not just a local issue. It's causing sea
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking legal action against the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The reason? A sudden cut of nearly $12 million in federal funding. This money was crucial for various child health programs. The AAP claims these cuts threaten dozens of
