Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo
In the tech world, big things are happening. A startup called Paradromics just got the green light to test a brain implant that could help people who can't move much to speak again. This device is like a superhighway for the brain, sending lots of information quickly. It's a big deal because it coul
Food sensitivity tests are everywhere. They promise to find out which foods make you feel bad. But do they really work? Many experts say no. The science behind these tests is not strong. First, what is a food sensitivity? It is not a clear medical term. It is more of a catch-all for symptoms that d
People are worried. They think ChatGPT won't give legal or health advice anymore. But that's not true. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, says nothing has changed. They just updated their rules to make them clearer. The confusion started with a post on social media. It said ChatGPT would stop givi
A prominent Republican senator has publicly disagreed with former President Donald Trump on two significant issues: the use of acetaminophen and the topic of free speech. Senator John Thune from South Dakota believes that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should focus on science to regain publi
Chatbots are becoming popular in healthcare. They offer advice on health topics. But, there's a problem. Different studies on chatbot health advice (CHA) report things in different ways. This makes it hard to understand and compare them. Why does this happen? Well, there are no set rules for report
Amazon is a big name in online shopping. People buy everything from books to electronics there. But did you know many also turn to Amazon for health advice? That's where things get tricky. Not all the health info on Amazon is reliable. When someone reads about health on Amazon, they might buy a pro
Cape Verde, a small island nation, faces a big challenge. It is trying to meet a global health goal. This goal is about reducing the risk of long-term health problems. It also aims to improve the lives of those already dealing with these issues. One key way to achieve this is through health advi
The rules for age guidance on store-bought baby food can be confusing. Sometimes, the ages suggested on packaging do not match the advice from health experts. This can leave parents feeling uncertain about what is best for their babies. Many parents trust that commercial baby foods are healthy.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently changed its stance on COVID-19 vaccines. This change affects pregnant women and healthy children. The CDC is no longer pushing for these groups to get vaccinated. This is a big turnaround from what they were saying just a couple of we
