Measles Cases Linked to International Travel in Western Pennsylvania Two cases of measles have been reported in Western Pennsylvania, according to the Erie County Department of Health. Both cases are connected to international travel and do not pose a high risk of community spread. The department will notify anyone who may have been exposed, according … Read more
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common among women, with up to 60% experiencing one during their lifetime. Post-menopausal women are particularly susceptible due to lower estrogen levels, which can lead to a decrease in beneficial bacteria that fight infection-causing bacteria. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Blujepa, the first new antibiotic for … Read more
The notion that vaccines cause autism has been a persistent myth despite decades of research showing no association between the two. The 1998 paper by Andrew Wakefield that first suggested a link between vaccines and autism has been widely discredited, but the misconception persists. In reality, numerous large-scale studies have investigated the relationship between vaccines … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about shark behavior, challenging the long-held myth that sharks are eerily silent. Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute found that some species of sharks, including the Mustelus lenticulatus, or small-spotted catshark, can actively make noise by clicking their jaws together. The discovery was made possible by studying juvenile … Read more
The number of measles cases in Texas and New Mexico has risen to 370, surpassing last year’s nationwide count of 285 infections, according to state health departments. This is one of the largest outbreaks in the past decade. Most of the new cases were reported in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. The … Read more
A new study by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has found that chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces into people’s mouths. The small study analyzed seven types of chewing gum and discovered that a gram of gum released an average of 100 microplastic fragments. The researchers tested synthetic gum … Read more
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery at his Vatican residence of Casa Santa Marta, following a 38-day hospitalization in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to bilateral pneumonia. The Pope’s convalescence plan, as described by doctors, includes pharmacological treatment, full-time mobility and respiratory-related physiotherapy, and oxygen administration. He is also concelebrating Mass in the residence’s chapel, similar … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow has finally addressed the rumors surrounding her recent video post that some believed was a dig at Meghan Markle. The actress, 52, shared a casual breakfast-making video on social media, which led to speculation about a possible feud between the two. Markle recently launched her own Netflix cooking show, “With Love, Meghan,” to … Read more
The expiration of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) one year ago has left the future of US aid for HIV/AIDS programs uncertain. The Reorganizing Government Act 2025, which is the only bill up for discussion on this date with any connection to PEPFAR, aims to extend President Donald Trump’s authority to propose … Read more
Google has released its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5, designed to tackle complex thinking tasks with greater reasoning and analysis. The new version is available now in Google AI Studio and provides improved performance on tasks such as coding, mathematics, and science. Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental sets a new standard for the series by incorporating … Read more