Mpox, a virus known for causing flu-like symptoms and painful sores, has a new, more severe strain spreading in California. This strain, called Clade 1, has been found in three people who hadn't traveled outside the U. S. It's the first time this strain has spread locally in the country. Clade 1 is
The movie world loves bringing back old favorites. Think Michael Keaton's Batman, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, and Patrick Stewart's Professor X. These returns often feel like a mix of excitement and desperation. Spider-Man: No Way Home showed us that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's versions of Spi
LG has just dropped a massive new TV that's not your average screen. It's a 136-inch beast packed with Micro LED tech, and it's aiming to change how we think about home theaters. This isn't just about size; it's about control. LG's Active Matrix tech lets each pixel do its own thing, creating insane
A recent study has brought good news for parents worried about RSV in their little ones. It turns out that babies can get an antibody shot to protect them from RSV, even if their moms were vaccinated during pregnancy. This shot, called nirsevimab, is a big deal because RSV is a common and serious re
ChatGPT has become a hot topic in medical education, especially for teaching clinical reasoning skills. One way to test this is through Script Concordance Tests (SCTs), which check how well someone can make decisions when things are uncertain. Recently, four versions of ChatGPT—3. 5, 4, 4o, and 5—we
In a world where vaccine support is often treated as unshakable belief, a legal expert is calling for a shift from blind trust to informed scrutiny. The new book, "Vaccines, Amen: The Religion of Vaccines, " suggests that discussions around vaccines have taken on a religious tone, where doubt is met
In 2018, a significant number of people in Aceh, Indonesia, refused to get vaccinated during a national measles-rubella campaign. The reason? Many believed the vaccines contained traces of pork, which is forbidden in Islam. This refusal was not just a personal choice; it was backed by the local gove
Over the past century, science fiction movies have done more than just entertain. They've shown us possible futures, warned us about potential dangers, and even reflected our current fears and hopes. From the 1920s to the 2010s, these films have evolved alongside our world, often pushing the boundar
Flu season is here, and it's important to know how to protect yourself and others. The flu can be serious, causing millions of illnesses, hospitalizations, and even deaths each year. In New York City alone, thousands of people lose their lives to the flu and pneumonia combined every year. Last year,
Scientists have found something interesting. Covid vaccines might help cancer patients live longer. This is not their main job. But they might boost the immune system. This can help fight tumors. The news came from a big meeting in Berlin. Researchers shared their findings. They looked at cancer pa
