The White House is buzzing with talk about a potential executive order to shut down the Department of Education. This news, first leaked by The Washington Post, has been making waves. The draft, labeled "pre-decisional, " was circulated on Wednesday and obtained by NPR. It directs the newly confirme
In a move that's sure to shake things up, a major investment is coming to Green Bay. Two hospitals are about to get a serious upgrade. The plan is to pump $270 million into HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. This is the biggest investment ever made in the area.
Sepsis is a serious condition where the body's response to an infection causes widespread inflammation. This can lead to organ failure and even death. Doctors often use the ACTH test to check if a patient's adrenal glands are working properly. These glands produce hormones that help the body deal
Imagine a microscopic war zone inside a child's body. This isn't a fantasy; it's a real fight between HIV and the body's defense mechanisms. The body's defense team includes special agents called CD4+ T-cells. These cells come in two main types: naive and memory. Naive cells are like fresh recruits,
President Donald Trump is planning to shake up the education system. He is expected to issue an order soon. This order will ask the new Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, to start closing down the Department of Education. This is a big move, but it won't be easy. It will require a lot of legal step
Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is a common infection that affects nearly one-third of women worldwide. It is often overlooked as a sexually transmitted disease, which means that male partners are typically not treated. This oversight can lead to recurring infections in women. The infection can cause it
Imagine you're on a mission to find a tricky bacteria called H. pylori, which can cause stomach ulcers and even stomach cancer. Scientists have developed three tests to spot this bacteria in stool samples. These tests are like different tools in a detective's kit, each with its own strengths and wea
West Texas is facing a measles outbreak with 159 confirmed cases. The situation has sparked a debate about treatment methods. The US Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has been pushing for unconventional treatments. These include vitamin A, steroids, antibiotics, and cod
Imagine tiny iron atoms working together to clean up water. These atoms are connected by sulfur bridges, which help them stay close and work efficiently. The sulfur bridges change how the iron atoms bond with other molecules, making them better at breaking down harmful substances in water. Iron ato
Imagine this: a government agency that's supposed to help people is suddenly in turmoil. That's what's happening with the Social Security Administration (SSA) right now. It all started when a group called DOGE, led by a businessman named Musk, began making big cuts to government spending. These cuts
