For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal
The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s
A sneaky app called WalletConnect appeared in the Google Play Store. It looked like a real crypto wallet, but it was actually a scam. The app had over 10,000 downloads before people started noticing something fishy. Around 150 users lost their cryptocurrency because they trusted this fake app too mu
Leo Case, a decorated World War II veteran, was one of the first to be exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Sadly, he passed away from multiple cancers at the age of 58. His granddaughter, Jessie Hoerman, an attorney from St. Louis, has been on a mission to prove that her
Fluoride has been a big deal in dental health for a long time. While it helps keep our teeth strong, some people are now wondering if it's safe and effective. But should we really stop putting fluoride in our water supply? Let’s explore the science behind this and consider both sides of the story.
As a nation, we've become all too familiar with the sound of gunfire and the sight of students huddled under desks. For many Minnesotan families, this is more than just a drill - it's a harsh reality that threatens to upend their sense of security. Governor Tim Walz's personal experience with his so
For decades, obesity has been a growing concern, with nearly a quarter of Europeans and over 40 percent of Americans affected. The journey to understanding and treating this issue began with a curiosity-driven physician-scientist, Joel Habener, who started his career in the mid-1970s. Initially focu
It's a chilling reality that has left many families shattered and outraged. In a 10-month investigation, NBC News exposed how two of the most populous counties in the United States, Dallas and Tarrant, have been sending unclaimed bodies to a Texas medical school for research and training purposes. T
It's a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm: the chronically single. With millions of views on TikTok, people everywhere are flocking to understand what drives this pattern of perpetual singledom. One expert, Amy Chan, a relationship and breakup coach, has spent years studying the behaviors
In the past three decades, the chances of dying from cancer have plummeted in New York, and the state's story is a testament to the power of medical advances and public health efforts. The 43.5% drop in cancer death rates between 1991 and 2021 is a staggering achievement, and one that has left exper
