In tropical countries like Thailand, dengue is a big health problem. Kids aged 5-14 get it the most. This study looked into how often kids with dengue get stomach problems and what signs might mean a severe case. Researchers checked medical records of kids aged 0-14 who went to Charoenkrung Prachara
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed strong opposition to President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates. Trump criticized the move, arguing that it disrespects the victims' families and ignores the severity of the crimes. He promised to push for capita
High-profile business leaders are shelling out millions to support President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee. Companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Uber are making big donations, hoping to win favor with the incoming administration. Trump's 2017 inaugural committee set a record with $107 mil
Ever wondered how our minds estimate our memory strength? Researchers took a closer look at this with a study on anchoring information. They had two main ideas: the "glass half full/empty" view, where anchors change how sure we feel about our memory, and the "scale shift" view, where anchors mess up
President Joe Biden decided to commute the death sentences of 37 murderers to life imprisonment. While some news outlets focused on the potential spread of coronavirus during the Trump administration’s executions, they often missed out on the gruesome details of the crimes committed by these individ
President Joe Biden recently signed a defense bill into law, approving a significant increase in military spending and pay raises for junior enlisted members. The bill, totaling $895 billion, aims to counter China's influence and boost military capabilities. However, Biden expressed strong oppositio
You might think the extra stuff in your medicine doesn't matter, right? Wrong! Those so-called "inert" ingredients, called excipients, can actually cause allergic reactions. A recent study dug deep into medical records to find out just how big a deal this is. They checked out case reports from all o
Recently, some researchers argued that limited evidence isn't the same as no evidence at all. They're responding to a claim that there's no evidence to support a certain idea. This debate is all about how we interpret what we find. Let's think about it this way: If you're looking for clues to solve
Imagine hitting the slopes on a beautiful day, only to find yourself falling over 30 feet from a chairlift. That's what happened to several skiers at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe. The chairlift seemed to go haywire, causing five people to end up in the hospital. It all started early in th
TikTok isn't just for dancing; it's also where you can find some amazing products! Take Mouthwatchers, for example. This small business, founded by a dentist named Ronald Plotka, creates special toothbrushes that are like superheroes for your teeth. They fight germs and give you a deeper clean than
