When it comes to understanding how kids with juvenile myositis (JM) are feeling, it is key to have tools that can accurately capture their experiences. One system that's been in the spotlight is the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System, or PROMIS. This system uses fixed short for
H5N1 bird flu is showing off its tricks. In a surprising turn, a second type of H5N1 has possibly hopped from dairy cows to humans and we need to pay attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and health officials in Nevada reported that a farm worker in Nevada has been
In 2023, Australia tightened vaping device sales to tackle youth use. The news media has been keeping an eye on vaping since 2018. Australian newspapers showed a lot of interest in it but were often more exciting than accurate. Every publication is different though. News Corp put out 242 articl
This winter, flu cases are skyrocketing, making it one of the toughest flu seasons in over a decade. Reports from February show that 43 states are experiencing high to very high flu activity. Doctors are seeing a lot of flu-like illnesses, with nearly 8% of visits related to the flu. This is the hig
Years before we are born, tiny changes can happen while we grow in the womb. Some of these changes are small and may not be noticed. They may even cause only minor trouble. Others can lead to major problems with how we eat and how we talk. This also includes how our teeth come in
The Eagles made a big move. Brandon Graham, the defensive end, made a comeback to the field. His return inspired a lot of chatter. He was declared questionable earlier, making everyone wonder. But, turns out, when he was put on the list of injured players it meant he was definitely going to play! Hi
Sean Strickland, who recently faced Dricus Du Plessis in a UFC rematch, lost. He spoke about the loss on his Instagram. In the fight, Sean's nose broke in six different spots due to Du Plessis's licks. Sean admitted this was a first for him. Sean wasn't happy about the loss. This isn't the first ti
Picture this: you're in a hospital or clinic, and you're asked to fill out a survey about your health. Easy, right? Not so much for everyone. Turns out, many people from diverse backgrounds and Indigenous communities find these surveys, called Patient Reported Outcomes (PROMs), a bit tricky to com
Imagine this: A sports reporter, Adan Manzano, travels to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl. He checks into a local hotel. Life seemed normal. But soon, he ends up dead in his hotel room. Shocking, right? Danette Colbert, a woman from nearby Slidell, Louisiana, was the one who was seen on
At around 8:27 pm on Thursday, a suspected tornado struck small communities in Morgan County, East Tennessee, causing severe damage during the winter storm event impact across the eastern US. It's a tragic event, a mother, and a daughter, both died in a family home. Other tornadoes in Febru
