The Dancing With the Stars ballroom was filled with emotion during the latest episode, as each celebrity dancer paid tribute to someone special in their lives. This time, no one was sent home, so all 10 couples moved on to the next round. The night started with Andy Richter dancing with his daughte
Measles is back and spreading fast across the United States. In Minnesota alone, there are now 20 confirmed cases, with three new infections just reported in Dakota County. The latest cases involve unvaccinated kids who likely caught the virus from an unvaccinated adult. This is part of a bigger pro
Qualcomm's latest chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, is making waves, but not in a good way for phone makers. This chip is built using TSMC's advanced 3nm technology, which is expensive. The cost of making this chip is now 27% higher than the previous model, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This means phone
In Minnesota, leaders are taking a stand for science and public health. Governor Tim Walz and his wife recently got their COVID-19 and flu shots in public. This is a big deal because it shows they trust science and want to protect everyone's health. Meanwhile, some people still spread false informat
A brand-new spot for marine lovers is about to make a splash in Sarasota. The Mote Science Education Aquarium, or Mote SEA for short, is set to open its doors on October 8. This isn't just any aquarium; it's a massive 146, 000-square-foot campus filled with creatures big and small, from manatees to
A health organization in Detroit is in a legal tussle with a group from Texas. The group is accused of spreading false information about a study on vaccines and kids. The health group, Henry Ford Health, says the study was flawed and should not have been shared. They sent a legal notice to the group
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently updated its guidance on Covid vaccines. Now, shots are mainly recommended for people aged 65 and older, but only after consulting with a healthcare provider. This change comes after months of uncertainty and controversy. The CDC's de
The Americas might soon lose its measles-free status. This is because cases are popping up in Canada, Mexico, and the U. S. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is worried. To keep the measles-free title, these countries must have zero cases within a year. But time is running out. Vaccinatio
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is becoming more common in the U. S. It can be very serious, especially for babies. The disease can cause severe breathing problems and even be life-threatening for infants under two months old. Many people think of whooping cough as a bad cough with a "whoop"
Politics and medicine should not mix, but sometimes they do. A recent example is U. S. Rep. Nancy Mace's claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to autism. This claim is not backed by science. It is important to note that major medical groups, like the American College of Obstetricians and
