A small aircraft carrying six individuals met a tragic end in a soggy field in upstate New York. This incident occurred on a Saturday, catching the attention of local authorities. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office was alerted around midday via a 911 call. The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B, was en rou
The world of orthodontics has seen a huge shift with the rise of clear aligners. These nearly invisible braces have become a popular choice for straightening teeth. To make these aligners, dentists use special software to plan tooth movements on a computer. This is called a virtual setup. The softwa
The spotlight is on Maine as a critical deadline has passed. The state is now in a standoff with the federal government over transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. This isn't just about sports. It's about money and the law. The federal government has accused Maine of breaking a key law ca
Dialysis is a tough road for anyone, but it can be even harder for some people. It turns out that where a person starts their dialysis treatment can make a big difference. Some patients begin their dialysis at the main facility of the kidney doctor they saw before starting dialysis. This might seem
The flu shot is a simple and effective way to protect against the flu. However, not everyone is taking advantage of it. Some groups, like older Black and Hispanic adults, are not getting the flu shot as much as they should. This is a worry, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how peop
A fresh wave of investment is sweeping across Europe, focusing on startups that prioritize both the planet and people. This shift is evident in the recent closure of a €100 million fund by Revent, a European venture capital firm based in Berlin. The fund, known as Fund II, is specifically earmarked
The quest to tackle racial disparities has long been hindered by the way data is collected. For years, different racial groups have been lumped together, making it tough to spot and address specific issues within these communities. Recently, there's been a push to break down these groups into smalle
The NCAA Tournament's Final Four is here, and it's a battle of the top seeds. Houston, Duke, Florida, and Auburn are all in the mix, each starting as the number one seed in their region. This is only the second time in tournament history that all Final Four teams were top seeds, the first since 2008
In Europe, there is a notable trend of lower vaccine uptake within certain religious communities. This is a pressing issue for public health. While being part of a religious group can have positive effects on health, it can also lead to vaccine hesitancy. This is due to a surprising link between rel
A recent study took a close look at how tough times in childhood affect when kids hit puberty. It focused on a wide range of young people. The study zeroed in on something called Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs for short. These are tough things that happen to kids, like abuse, neglect, or
