Ever since her controversial departure from Hollywood, Roseanne Barr has been cooking up a new TV show. This time, she's blending comedy with a unique take on an American family. The series, co-written with her old pal Allan Stephan, follows a small-town Alabama farmer who fights crime and defends A
Kansas is dealing with the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in U. S. history, with 67 cases of active TB and 79 cases of latent TB confirmed so far. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported that the outbreak began in January 2024, with most cases concentrated in Wyandotte an
Imagine tuning in to the Super Bowl, expecting the usual fun and laughter from commercials. But one ad breaks the mold. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health has a plan. They're using their 30-second spot to shine a light on a tough topic: America's weight problem. The ad, set to air in the third qu
Did you know that trees, like poplars, face a constant challenge in nature? They're often short on phosphorus, a crucial nutrient. When phosphorus is scarce, the poplar tree's stems suffer the most, which slows down their growth and reduces the activity of certain wood-forming genes, including PagSN
Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a big deal in Europe. It causes about 30% of all sickness and death in the European Union. But how bad is it in each country? That's what researchers wanted to find out in Spain. They looked at data from hospitals over five seasons, from 2015 to 2020. What did t
You know how sometimes cows have abortions? Well, a lot of the time, it's because of a tiny parasite called Neospora caninum. This little bugger can pass from momma cow to her unborn calf, causing abortions, stillbirths, or even sick calves that don't show any signs. In the Swiss canton of Grisons,
Liver cancer is tough to treat, often forcing surgeons to remove large parts of the liver. This can lead to liver failure after surgery. A procedure called ALPPS, which stands for Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy, was invented to help. It aims to grow the l
Imagine this: It's the final moments of the AFC Championship Game. The Bills are down, and their hopes rest on a single play. Tight end Dalton Kincaid has a clear view of the ball thrown by quarterback Josh Allen. But instead of catching it, he watches the chance at a Super Bowl slip through his fin
When someone is seriously ill, family caregivers play a crucial role in their care. In Taiwan, there's a need for a quick and reliable way to assess how these caregivers are coping after the loss of their loved one. This is where the Hospice Foundation of Taiwan steps in. They've created a new tool
