Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys' star quarterback, has found himself on the injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring in their recent loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The injury is reported to be a partial tear, which could keep him sidelined for six to eight weeks. Initially, the team hesitated
Imagine having a roadmap to deal with disasters, like having a DRM legislation in place, but then a real disaster like COVID-19 hits and you find out your map has a few missing roads. That's where South Africa's experience during the pandemic can teach us a lot. Since 2002, the country has been prai
It seems like the bird flu H5N1 is affecting more people than we realize. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 7% of dairy farmers in Michigan and Colorado tested positive for antibodies to the virus. Since 2022, this highly pathogenic avian flu has been jumping
The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic hasn’t been the newest smartwatch from Samsung for a while now, since the Galaxy Watch Ultra took its place earlier this summer. But don’t count it out just yet. It’s still the most modern Galaxy Watch Classic you can get and now, it’s a lot cheaper thanks to a recent disc
Ever wondered how what you eat can affect your mood? Well, let’s talk about a fascinating link between your gut bacteria and depression. Scientists have found that long-term alcohol use, known to raise the risk of depression, might be influenced by something found in our bellies - short-chain fatty
Wall Street celebrated Donald Trump's presidential win with a bang! The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed over 44, 000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 broke the 6, 000 barrier. Investors were thrilled about the possibility of a Republican sweep in Congress, hoping for business-friendly poli
Imagine a satellite made of wood. Sounds crazy, right? But scientists in Japan are giving it a shot. They're sending a small, wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station. Why wood? Well, metal satellites leave behind harmful particles when they burn up. Wood, especially from
In Ibadan, Nigeria, many pregnant women turn to unprescribed and herbal medicines. This is a big concern because these medicines can harm their unborn babies. Scientists studied 571 women and found that 31. 9% used unprescribed medicines and 21. 7% used herbal medicines. They wanted to know why wome
Lifestyle habits, like smoking or lack of exercise, can lead to health problems. Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is a way to prevent and treat these issues by changing habits. Doctors who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) focus on helping people live better lives after injury or illn
Imagine if Hurricane Harvey or Ida just hit your neighborhood. Do you think everyone would bounce back at the same speed? As it turns out, there's quite a bit of variety in how people get their lives back to normal after a big disaster like a hurricane. A recent study took a really close look at wha
