A recent social media outburst by former President Donald Trump has stirred up quite a storm. His posts, suggesting severe consequences for six Democrats who reminded troops about their duty to refuse illegal orders, have sparked a heated debate. The Democrats, including Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Rep. Deluzio, had released a video encouraging military personnel to uph...
A 22-year-old woman, Morgan Geyser, was recently caught in Posen, Illinois, after leaving her group home in Wisconsin. She had cut off her monitoring bracelet and was found at a truck stop with a 42-year-old man. The man was charged with trespassing and released, while Geyser awaits transfer to Cook County Jail for an extradition hearing. Geyser's story goes back to...
Joshua Enneking, a 26-year-old who loved baseball, lacrosse, and tinkering with cars, had a hidden struggle. He was close with his family, especially his nephew, and always brought laughter to the room. But behind his tough exterior, he battled depression and suicidal thoughts. He turned to ChatGPT for support, sharing his darkest moments with the AI chatbot. His fam...
In a concerning turn of events, a person in Washington state has passed away due to a rare bird flu virus. This is the first known case of this particular strain, H5N5, in a human in the U. S. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, was hospitalized in early November and succumbed to the illness on Friday. The H5N5 strain is not commonly seen in ...
In a move to protect public health, Twin Sisters Creamery has pulled four types of raw milk cheese from shelves. The recall affects Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed cheeses, all made with unpasteurized milk. This action follows the discovery of harmful E. coli bacteria in some samples. So far, three people in Oregon and Washington have fallen il...
In the United States, many adults might not be drinking enough water. This could be a big deal for their kidneys. A recent study looked at how water intake affects kidney health. It found that people who drink less water than they need might be at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study used data from over 9, 000 adults. It measured how much water they dran...
Pollution is a big problem. It messes with our health and the health of animals. One pollutant, potassium perchlorate, is used a lot in industries and the military. It's known to mess with thyroid function. But what about its effect on male reproductive health? Not much is known. Scientists decided to study this. They used medaka fish as their test subjects. They ex...
Morgan Geyser, now 22, made headlines in 2014 for a shocking crime. She and a friend stabbed another girl 19 times, claiming it was to please "Slender Man, " a creepy internet character. Both were sent to mental health facilities. Recently, Geyser was moved to a group home and given a monitoring bracelet. But now, she's missing. Police say Geyser cut off her bracele...
Health inequities are not simple. They arise from a mix of factors like gender, class, ethnicity, age, and migration status. These factors don't work alone. They interact with each other and with bigger systems like policies and institutions. To tackle health inequities, we need to look at these factors together, not separately. This approach is called intersectiona...
Donald Glover recently opened up about a serious health issue that forced him to cancel his 2024 tour. He shared this news during a concert at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles. Glover, known for his high-energy performances as Childish Gambino, revealed he had a stroke and other health problems last year. He mentioned feeling intense head ...