Jaundice is a common issue in newborns. About 60% of full-term babies and 80% of premature babies experience it. This happens because of high levels of unconjugated bilirubin in their blood. This can cause serious health problems if not treated properly. Phototherapy is the standard treatment. It
The Juneteenth holiday weekend saw a flurry of activity in movie theaters. How to Train Your Dragon, a live-action remake of a popular animated film, took the lead with nearly $10 million in ticket sales. This film is expected to maintain its top spot despite the arrival of two highly anticipated mo
The World Health Organization supports two types of medication abortion. Both are safe and effective. One combines two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. The other uses only misoprostol. In the US, most medication abortions use both drugs. However, political and legal pressures may change this. Mo
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a bold move recently. They stopped Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering their stadium. This happened just as many people were protesting outside the stadium. The team said that the agents asked to use the parking lots, but the Dodgers said no.
Thailand is home to a large number of Buddhists. Many people wonder how their religious practices impact their mental health. Most studies have focused on Western religions, specifically Christianity. This research looked into the mental health benefits of various Buddhist practices among Thai pe
Foldable phones are becoming a big deal in the tech world. Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy Z Fold6, a foldable phone that is slimmer and lighter than its previous model. This move is part of a larger trend in the industry, where companies are trying to make foldable phones as thin as possible
In the quiet of night, an intruder struck again at the home of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman. This time, it wasn't a political attack, but a burglary. The home, already a crime scene from the tragic shooting of Hortman and her husband just days prior, was violated once more. Someone had pried open
There is a new trend where famous people are putting their names on phone services. This is not just about phones, but also about the services that make them work. These services are called mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs for short. They provide cell coverage by renting out the infrastruc
A powerful storm swept through Teller County, Colorado, leaving a trail of destruction. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with wind gusts reaching 106 miles per hour. This tornado touched down 2 miles north-northeast of Divide, Colorado, at 12:41 p. m. on Tuesday. The exact path
The crypto world is buzzing with excitement. The Senate just passed a new law called the GENIUS Act. This law is all about setting rules for stablecoins. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that tries to keep its value steady, unlike other cryptocurrencies that can be very volatile. They are ba
