For many years, Dick Eastland knew the Guadalupe River could be dangerous. He saw it flood Camp Mystic many times. Once, his pregnant wife had to be flown to a hospital because of the floodwaters. Eastland worked hard to make things safer. He helped create a new flood warning system after 10 kids di
A German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, made headlines after surviving 12 days in Australia's harsh Outback. She vanished on June 29, last seen in the tiny town of Beacon, where only 123 people live. A day after her abandoned van was found, a local spotted her wandering a forest trail, weak but unhurt.
President Donald Trump is heading to Texas to check out the damage from recent floods that have caused over 100 deaths. The floods hit hard and fast, overwhelming entire neighborhoods in minutes. This has led to questions about how well the government warned people and how quickly they responded. T
Missouri workers who had just started earning paid sick leave will lose it soon. This change comes from a new law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. The law also stops the minimum wage from going up with inflation. Business groups wanted this change. They argued that the paid sick leave law was too muc
Ovarian cancer treatment often involves surgery followed by chemotherapy. But when should the chemo start? This is a big question. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see how the time between surgery and chemo affects survival rates. First, the basics. Ovarian cancer is serious. Surgery i
Scientists are always looking for better ways to study the brain. One tool they use is called PET scanning. This tool helps them see how different parts of the brain work. But the data from these scans can be tricky to understand. One method to make sense of this data is called spectral analysis. I
Vet teachers need help to get better at their jobs. But many don't join programs because they're too busy, don't understand the benefits, or think their school won't notice. This piece shares a plan to help vet teachers at any stage in their career. It offers different ways to learn and grow, making
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital's emergency room has been hit hard by staff shortages. The emergency department had to close its doors for several hours on July 7 and 9 due to a lack of doctors and nurses. This is not an isolated incident. Across Northern Health, more than 90% of emergency room clos
Doctors in training often miss out on learning about religion and spirituality. This is a big deal because many patients find comfort and meaning in their faith. But how can medical schools fix this? One cool idea is to take students to museums. Museums have tons of artifacts from different religio
Hospitals are changing how they handle patient care. They are joining a new program called the Transforming Episode Accountability Model. This model is all about improving the quality of care and making sure patients get the best treatment possible. Not all hospitals are the same. Some are big and
