As the weather gets colder, many people expect to catch the flu. But there's another bug making the rounds: norovirus. Yes, it's here in Eau Claire County! Kristy Polden, a public health nurse, recently handled a big outbreak in our community. Even UW-Eau Claire had a two-day norovirus party in Dece
President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress have pointed fingers at President Joe Biden's border policies following the tragic New Orleans truck attack. However, the truth is that the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, is a U. S. citizen and an Army veteran. Initially, Fox News wro
Triple-negative breast cancer, one of the toughest types to treat, can spread to places like your lungs. Scientists have struggled to understand how this happens until now. They’ve discovered that a process called palmitoylation is to blame. In this process, a molecule named GRK6 gets tagged with fa
Ever stopped to think about how information moves from one place to another? It's a huge part of our lives and work, and sometimes, different bits of info fight for our attention. This can be useful or it can cause trouble. Scientists designed a special model to figure out this competition. They fou
This winter, a nasty stomach bug called norovirus is causing a lot of trouble in the United States. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of outbreaks has jumped from 69 to 91 in just one week. This time last year, we only saw 65 cases. But what exactl
Antibiotics have long been heroes in the medical world, battling bacterial infections with ease. But lately, bacteria have started fighting back, leading to a global health concern called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This means some antibiotics don't work as well as they used to, making it crucia
During the pandemic, ordering takeout became a common activity for many families, including a couple who wanted to support local restaurants and avoid the hassle of washing dishes. They realized that relying on delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats wasn't the best way to support local businesses
Thrips are tiny but mighty pests that wreak havoc on cowpeas in Hainan, China. Traditional pesticide methods often miss the mark because thrips are small and like to hide. Researchers set out to improve pesticide effectiveness by tweaking how and when they're applied. They tested different times of
You know how doctors sometimes give moms-to-be antibiotics? Well, recent studies hint that these medicines might mess up the baby's gut bacteria. That's a big deal because those tiny bugs play a huge role in keeping us healthy. When moms take antibiotics, they can pass on the wrong kinds of bacteria
Ever been told to push off faster when sprinting? Turns out, that's solid advice. Recent research shows that the speed of your foot when it hits the ground (called "negative foot speed") really matters. This study used tiny sensors called IMUs, strapped to runners' shoes, to track how foot speed aff
