Measles cases in the US have surged, hitting a 35-year high in 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a staggering increase from 285 cases in 2024 to 2, 144 in 2025. The upward trend continued into 2026, with at least 171 cases reported in just the first two weeks. Exper
Medical students often have packed schedules, leaving little time for exercise. Yet, staying active might be a secret weapon for better grades. Research suggests that physical activity can improve academic performance. This is especially important for medical students, who face high stress levels an
Maine is about to get a serious cold snap. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning. This alert covers central, western, and northern parts of the state. It starts Friday night and might last through Saturday night. Temperatures are going to drop fast. Around Portland, it wil
Many famous people have turned to surrogacy to grow their families. For some, it was the only option. For others, it was the best choice. Meghan Trainor, for example, said it was the safest way for her to have another baby. Olivia Munn chose surrogacy after her breast cancer diagnosis. Michelle Will
McDonald’s is shaking things up with new menu items to attract more customers. Starting January 27, some locations will offer a hot honey sauce for a limited time. This move is part of a bigger plan to bring in more people by adding protein-rich options. The company is introducing several new sandw
Minneapolis is in the spotlight as immigration enforcement actions intensify. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the city, urging people to stop resisting these operations. He claims that most people are cooperating, but tensions remain high. Protests have erupted in response to the aggressive
Mental health experts are rethinking how they view disorders. Instead of seeing them as separate boxes, they're looking for shared threads. These threads could be life events, biology, or social factors. They also look at common psychological processes. These processes lead to symptoms that cut acro
Misty Coolidge, a resident of New Gloucester, Maine, made waves recently by winning the title of Mrs. USA. This isn't her first time shining on a big stage. She previously won Mrs. Worldwide in 2022. By day, she runs Coolidge Family Farm, a popular wedding venue in southern Maine. But her real passi
Mozambique is facing a serious situation right now. Heavy rains have been causing major floods for the past two weeks. So far, 13 people have died, but this number is likely to go up. As the water starts to go down, more bodies might be found. The floods have been really bad. Rivers and dams have o
Michigan is in for a rough ride this January. The state is bracing for a deep freeze that will last well into the next couple of weeks. The good news? There's a light at the end of the tunnel, but it's still a ways off. Roads are a mess right now. The tiny snowflakes that come with extreme cold pac
