A man named Brian Walshe was recently given a life sentence in prison. He was found guilty of killing his wife, Ana, and then cutting up her body. The judge called his actions "barbaric and incomprehensible. " Ana's body has never been found. Brian, who is 50 years old, admitted to lying to the pol
Growing up, many people knew someone affected by polio. It was a harsh reality. Those who survived often needed machines to help them breathe. Some used iron lungs. Others relied on rocking beds. These were not choices. They were necessities. The polio vaccine changed everything. Suddenly, new cases
Measles is making a comeback in the US. It's spreading fast in places like Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina. Many of those affected are kids in school. This is happening because not enough people are getting vaccinated. In South Carolina, over 138 people have caught measles. Most of them are in Sp
New York City is facing a tough flu season, and it’s hitting hard and early. The city is seeing a lot more flu cases than usual for this time of year. The CDC reports that NYC and nearby areas like Long Island and northern New Jersey are some of the worst-hit places in the country. Health officials
Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is out for the season after knee surgery. This is a big deal, not just for the Chiefs but for the whole NFL. The league is facing its first postseason in years without Mahomes, Tom Brady, or Peyton Manning. The Chiefs' head coach, An
Flu season is here, and it's not just about avoiding the sniffles. It's about making sure you don't miss out on all the fun stuff happening around you. The city health department is spending a lot of money to remind everyone to get vaccinated and take extra care to stop the flu from spreading. They
Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si
The CDC has recently made a significant update to the childhood vaccination schedule. They decided to stop recommending that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine right after birth. This change comes after a federal advisory panel suggested it. Why did they make this change? Well, they looked at
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shifted its stance on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. Instead of universally recommending the vaccine at birth, the CDC now suggests that mothers who test negative for the virus should discuss with their healthcare providers about delaying
A new flu strain is causing a surge in illnesses earlier than usual, and it's hitting hard. This year, the influenza A H3N2, specifically the K variant, is spreading quickly across the globe and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an 8. 1% increase in positi
