Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) recently made masks mandatory again in certain areas due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Starting immediately, masks became a requirement in all inpatient units, the Emergency Department, the Urgent Care Centre, and the Children’s Outpatient
Ever wished your iPhone could help you avoid loud noises? iOS 18. 2 has a new feature called Volume Limit that lets you set a maximum volume for media playback. This is great news for anyone worried about hearing loss. The feature is easy to find in the Sound & Haptics menu of the Settings app. You
Last November, a southern Chinese court handed a death sentence to a 62-year-old man, Fan Weiqiu, who killed 35 people by driving into a crowd. The court revealed that Fan was driven by anger over his divorce settlement. The attack took place at a sports center where people were exercising. The cour
As one of the busiest travel seasons in the US kicks off, severe weather has already caused a buzz with hundreds of flight cancellations. Texas and Louisiana witnessed tornado warnings on Thursday, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to halt operations at two airports. Texas Governor Greg Ab
Bird flu, a virus that's been affecting wild birds, chickens, and other animals for years, has now been linked to the death of a house cat in Oregon. This case has raised questions about how to keep pets safe during the ongoing outbreak. The virus was found in frozen cat food made from raw turkey, l
Hello, morning commuters, it's time to brace for some dense fog out there. The↑Midwest is drooling in a thick mist. Blame it on the warm nights, melting snow, and a whole lot of moisture floating around. Expect visibility to be as poor as the light on a moonless night until noon. So, what should you
Medical errors, or MEs, are a big deal around the world. They happen when healthcare goes wrong and can be really dangerous for patients. In China, a recent survey checked out what causes these errors among doctors and nurses. First, let's get into the nitty-gritty. This survey was a special kind c
Hey, everyone! Do you know L. A. County's health officials are giving a heads-up to cat owners? They're asking us to steer clear of a specific brand of raw cat food. Why? Well, a cat in Oregon ate some and got sick with bird flu, and now health officials are worried about cats in L. A. County too.
In a surprising turn of events, New Mexico prosecutors have decided not to appeal a court's decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin. This case revolves around a tragic shooting incident on the set of the Western movie "Rust" in 2021, where cinematographer Ha
Have you ever considered the tiny iron particles hiding in your water? These microscopic invaders can harm our bodies and damage the pipes that transport water. Fortunately, scientists have found a clever way to capture these iron ions using two materials called polydopamine (PDA) and polymethyl met
