As the weather gets colder, many people expect to catch the flu. But there's another bug making the rounds: norovirus. Yes, it's here in Eau Claire County! Kristy Polden, a public health nurse, recently handled a big outbreak in our community. Even UW-Eau Claire had a two-day norovirus party in Dece
Delirium, a sudden change in mental state, is becoming more common in people with cancer at the end of their lives. It's like a sudden confusion that's hard to understand, and it affects their attention and awareness. Doctors know that nurses have important roles in preventing delirium, but how well
Imagine you're a university student in Beirut, Lebanon. You might be surprised to learn that your diet could impact your risk of cancer later in life. A recent study found that many students don't know enough about how food affects cancer prevention. This isn't just about Beirut—Lebanon faces a heav
India is home to about half of the world's snakebite deaths. To tackle this problem, the country has rolled out a new National Action Plan. This plan has a clear goal: making sure everyone can access antivenom when they need it. It also focuses on improving healthcare systems and training doctors an
Hollywood is starting the year with a bang! The Golden Globes are back, and so are the celebrations. The party scene might not be as wild as before the pandemic, but there's still plenty to enjoy. Let's dive into the exciting events planned for the first awards weekend of 2025. On Friday, January 3
Imagine this: you're dozing off on a plane, and suddenly, your wallet is lighter—by a lot! In-flight thefts are on the rise again as travel picks up after the pandemic. Narita International Airport is taking action with a unique approach. Airport staff, along with police and airlines, are handing ou
Extreme weather events, like wildfires, are getting more severe and common due to climate change, leading to worse health outcomes. But these effects can differ based on location, time, and who's affected. To tackle this, researchers used a two-part method called generalized synthetic control. They
The PGA Tour's 2025 season is about to begin with a bang at The Sentry in Hawaii. This big-money event brings together 60 of the world's top golfers, including big names like Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa. Despite World No. 1 being out due to an injury, the field is still packed with talent.
Conor McGregor has gone where Dana White couldn't, securing a massive deal to bring a Maori fighter to Italy. This move came after White's plans to host a UFC event at the Colosseum fell through. The initial idea was to have tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg fight there, but the event
Ever wondered if popping a vitamin D pill could help fight COVID-19? A recent clinical trial decided to find out. Scientists randomly picked a bunch of people and divided them into two groups. One group got a daily dose of vitamin D, while the other got a sugar pill, also known as a placebo. The goa
