Polio eradication has been a long, winding road. Back in 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) set an ambitious goal. By 2000, they aimed to wipe out polio. They didn't quite make it, but progress was still impressive. By 2014, only three countries—Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan—w
The number of autism diagnoses has been on the rise. Today, about one in 34 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a big change from the 1960s, when only one in 10, 000 children received an autism diagnosis. Several factors have contributed to this i
Technology is changing how we care for older adults. One exciting development is digital health twins (DHTs). These are virtual copies of real people. They can help doctors and nurses take better care of older adults. But, like any new technology, there are challenges. First, there are ethical conc
Texas is making waves by suing the companies behind Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue. The state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, claims these companies have been misleading pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol. He says they've known about possible risks but kept quiet to keep making money.
Theme parks are like sports teams, and every year, there's a big report that shows which ones are scoring the most points. The report is called the TEA Experience Index, and it counts how many people visit the top theme parks around the world. Disney is like the superstar team, winning most of the
In a move to boost their market presence, Huntington Bancshares has decided to acquire Cadence Bank. This isn't just any deal; it's a massive $7. 4 billion all-stock agreement. Why are they doing this? Well, regional banks like Huntington are feeling the pressure to grow and compete with the big sho
The government shutdown has left many federal workers in a tough spot. With no paychecks coming in, they're worried about how they'll make ends meet. But there's some good news: a law passed in 2019 says that once the shutdown is over, these workers should get their back pay. So, who gets this back
OpenAI is diving into the AI music scene, a market that's expected to grow big time by 2030. They're working on a tool that can create original music from simple text or sound inputs. This isn't just any project; they're teaming up with Juilliard students to fine-tune the tool's understanding of mus
A vegan restaurant chain recently closed all its locations. This isn't just a story about food choices. It's about politics, culture, and the challenges of running a business that serves a small group of people. First, let's talk about the numbers. In the U. S. , only 6% of adults are vegetarian an
The Mayans, a brilliant ancient civilization from Central America, were ahead of their time in astronomy and math. They could predict solar eclipses with surprising precision. But how did they do it? Recent studies offer some answers. A key piece of evidence is the Dresden Codex, a famous Mayan ast
