The U. S. has made some big changes to its childhood vaccine schedule. Starting now, four vaccines won't be on the standard list. Instead, parents and doctors will decide together if kids need them. These vaccines are for rotavirus, flu, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A. This isn't the usual
In Kampala, Uganda, young refugees face big challenges when it comes to protecting themselves from HIV. A recent study looked at 330 young refugees aged 16 to 24. It found that only a small group, about one in five, used condoms regularly. But over half had access to HIV self-testing kits, and half
In Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, a massive bluefin tuna became the star of the show. This wasn't just any tuna; it weighed a whopping 535 pounds and sold for a jaw-dropping 510 million yen, which is about $3. 2 million. That's a lot of sushi! The buyer was Kiyomura Corp. , owned by Kiyoshi Kimura, wh
The crime drama "Mayor of Kingstown" is wrapping up after five seasons. This show, which stars Jeremy Renner, has been a hit on Paramount+. The final season will have eight episodes, fewer than the previous ones. Edie Falco, who joined the cast recently, will also be back. The show's creator, Taylo
In Europe, there's a big problem. Not everyone gets the same help for heart issues. This is especially true in the south. Even though there are new tools to help hearts work better, not everyone can use them. These tools are called LVADs. They stand for left ventricular assist devices. They help he
The U. S. is seeing a big change in how obesity is treated. Novo Nordisk has just launched the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss. This pill, called Wegovy, is a game-changer because it's much cheaper than the usual weekly injections. The price ranges from $149 to $299 per month, depending on the
Wound care is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists have created a smart bandage that can monitor and treat infections. This isn't your average bandage. It's a 3D-printed hydrogel pad that does two things at once: it checks the wound's pH level and releases medicine when needed. Here's how it wor
Scientists have been working hard to improve materials that can store energy and help make hydrogen. They created something called PVMo11-BMI-PPy. This is a mix of special chemicals that work together to do two important jobs: storing energy and helping to produce hydrogen. First, let's talk about
The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
Savannah Guthrie, the well-known co-anchor of Today, has recently shared some good news about her health. She had surgery on her vocal cords and is now on the road to recovery. Guthrie took to Instagram to update her fans, showing a photo of herself holding a whiteboard that read, "All good! Thanks
