In California, firefighters face an unexpected threat: fire tornadoes. These are not your typical tornadoes. Instead, they are caused by wildfires themselves. When the conditions are right—high winds and extremely dry conditions—fires can create their own weather. This can happen when a fire's hot a
Author Neil Gaiman has strongly denied allegations of sexual assault and abuse made by several women. These claims were reported in a recent article by New York Magazine. Gaiman posted a statement on his website, clearly stating, "I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. "
For many people living with schizophrenia, daily pills are the standard treatment. But what if there was a better way to manage this mental health condition? Long-acting injectable antipsychotics, or LAIs, might just be the game-changer. Unlike oral antipsychotics (OAPs), which patients have to reme
Pop singer Beyoncé is donating a massive $2. 5 million to help those affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California. She announced this on her Instagram post, encouraging fans to contribute and learn more at Beygood. org. Beyoncé's contribution will specifically assist families in Altadena
Meet a 28-year-old man from Timor-Leste who shocked doctors with a rare brain infection. This infection, called neurocysticercosis, is caused by a tiny worm called Taenia solium. It's usually found in places where pigs are raised and pork is eaten a lot. But Timor-Leste isn't one of those places, so
Imagine getting an early warning about a massive wildfire, even before it starts! That’s what Edgar McGregor, a 24-year-old climate scientist, did for thousands of Californians. He runs a small Facebook page called Altadena Weather and Climate. On January 6, he predicted a powerful Santa Ana windsto
In the midst of devastating wildfires, Los Angeles and Orange County's professional sports teams have joined forces to donate a massive $8 million. These teams, including the LA Lakers, Dodgers, and Chargers, are stepping up to support those affected. The fires have been catastrophic, burning around
Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) often face infections due to their weakened immune system and the treatments they receive. One rare but serious infection is Cryptococcus, a fungus that can cause pneumonia and spread to the brain. Here's a look at a patient's experience with this infection. A 75
This week, the United States is experiencing some crazy weather! In the central states, it's incredibly cold, with temperatures dropping to -22 degrees Fahrenheit in the northern Midwest. Meanwhile, it's much warmer in parts of Florida and California, reaching up to 77 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA's GEO
In Los Angeles, massive wildfires have been wreaking havoc, leading firefighters to use a unique tool: hot-pink fire retardant. These fires have caused significant damage, destroying thousands of structures and displacing many people. The question on everyone's mind is, what's in this pink stuff and
