In the world of baseball, a big game is just around the corner. The New York Yankees are facing the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). The Yankees have a seasoned pro, Gerrit Cole, on their side. Cole has shown his worth in the postseason, with an impres
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open found that children and teens who caught COVID-19 were more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes compared to kids with other respiratory illnesses like flu or bronchitis. The risk was especially high for obese children, who had double the likelihood of gett
Imagine this: heart disease isn't just a problem for the elderly. The American Heart Association aimed to cut heart disease deaths by 20%, but they fell short, achieving only a 15% reduction. Surprisingly, only 9% of Americans have ideal heart health. Experts point to a struggling primary healthcare
Heart disease might seem like an old issue, but it's still the leading cause of death in the U.S. What's the deal? Our healthcare system is grappling with common conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It's not just about personal choices; factors like race, gender, and where you
In a remarkable story, a Russian man named Mikhail Pichugin was rescued after spending 67 frigid days at sea. The Sea of Okhotsk, where he was adrift, is known for its harsh winters, freezing over from October to March. Mikhail's brother and nephew, unfortunately, did not make it. The family started
Imagine being stranded at sea for over two months in an inflatable boat. That’s exactly what happened to Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man who set off for a whale-watching trip with his brother and nephew. Things took a tragic turn when their engine failed. The trip to the Shantar Islands
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new home for marine life: beneath the ocean floor! Using a robotic submersible called SuBastian, researchers explored an area in the eastern Pacific Ocean called the Fava Flow Suburbs. They discovered that animals like tubeworms and mussels are living in caviti
Florida has seen its fair share of hurricanes this season. As we move into November, the weather is changing. The hurricane season officially ends on November 30, and while the tropics are still active, Florida is no longer in the main storm path. There's been some chatter about a new tropical syste
Imagine a journey through space, like no other. NASA's Europa Clipper is on a mission to explore Jupiter's moon, Europa. This icy world, slightly smaller than Earth's moon, is hiding a secret under its frozen surface. Scientists believe there's a vast ocean beneath the ice, potentially teeming with
Sean "Diddy" Combs is now dealing with a bunch of new legal trouble. On Monday, five lawsuits were filed in a New York federal court. These lawsuits are from three men and two women who say Combs sexually assaulted or raped them. The incidents are said to have happened between 1995 and 2021. One of
