The US health scene just got a lot more complicated. A big shot in vaccine development, Dr. Peter Marks, has quit his job. He was the top vaccine official at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He had a big role in the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines during the Trump administration. Mark
Microsoft is tightening the rules. Soon, every Windows 11 device will need an internet-connected Microsoft account to get started. This move is part of a bigger push to enhance security and streamline the user experience. The company is removing a well-known workaround that allowed users to skip th
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently decided not to release a forecast that highlighted the risk of measles in areas with low vaccination rates. This decision came despite the fact that the forecast was based on solid data and expert analysis. The CDC's choice to keep this i
A puzzling brain condition called idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) has three main signs: trouble thinking, walking issues, and bladder control problems. Plus, brain scans show enlarged fluid-filled spaces. What causes iNPH? That is a hard question to answer. Some people get better wit
There is a lot of talk about health tech these days. It is everywhere, and it is growing fast. But not everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, especially older adults. Why do some older folks say yes to health tech, while others say no? There are two main ideas that try to explain this. They are calle
The measles virus is making its way through West Texas, and it's not just sticking to one group. At least 327 people have caught the disease, and it's spreading fast. The first cases popped up in the Mennonite community, but now it's moving beyond that. Mennonites are part of the Anabaptist Christia
Measles is making a comeback in Canada's largest province, with numbers that have surpassed those in the recent Texas and New Mexico outbreak. The latest reports show over 100 new cases in just one week, pushing the total to 572 since October. This surge is largely due to people who have not receive
The way deaths caused by non-firearm force by police are classified matters. It affects how we hold law enforcement accountable and track these events. Over the past decade, understanding these classifications has become increasingly important. First, let's talk about why this is important. When po
Hispanic adults in the United States face a unique mix of factors that can affect their health. One big factor is how much they adapt to American culture. This process, known as acculturation, can change how people live and what they eat. Some people think this change always leads to worse health. H
Netflix's newest series, 3 Body Problem, has viewers glued to their screens. The show, based on a popular Chinese science fiction trilogy, is a visual treat. It's packed with mind-bending scenarios. The creators behind Game of Thrones, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, along with Alexander Woo, brought
