As CNN reports, for the first time since 2016, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for clinicians and patients on the use of prescription opioids to treat short-term and long-term pain. The update comes as drug overdose deaths have risen dramatically in recent years, although the majority of those deaths […]
Respiratory illnesses in children are overwhelming hospitals across the United States right now. As Axios reports, physicians across the country have been reporting unseasonably high numbers of the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in children in recent weeks, putting a strain on hospitals that are already preparing for the typical wintertime surge of patients ill […]
To combat feelings of loneliness and anxiety, a new pilot program in partnership with Joy for All Companion Pets provides lifelike robotic therapy pets to the elderly. “Joy for All Companion Pets are designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to elder loved ones. Our interactive cats and pup are all about an ease-of-care and convenience that […]
Bear 747 may not be as big as the airplane that shares his name, but the animal has a huge new title. On Tuesday night, the brown bear, who weighs an estimated 1,400 pounds, was named the champion of Fat Bear Week, an annual contest that embraces the healthy appetites of the massive animals who roam […]
The cleanup continues in Florida from Ian, which the majority of Floridians will tell you is “the worst hurricane I’ve ever lived through.” The total economic impact is still undetermined, the damage assessments continue, and the death toll rises, but here are some of the early measures of Ian’s catastrophic impact, via Reuters: DEATH TOLL […]
It looks like this year’s Atlantic Hurricane System, which had a historically late start, with zero hurricanes throughout the month of August, is trying to make up for lost time in September. As AccuWeather reports, Floridians have rushed to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian as the Category 3 storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 […]
As CNN reports, one of the cities most vulnerable to hurricanes could face its worst-case scenario this week. Tampa, Florida is now under a hurricane watch and storm surge watch – and this is just the beginning. “We tell people even if they’re lifelong Floridians like myself, is this something that we haven’t seen in […]
As CNN reports, Apple says it is working on a software fix after some users who recently purchased an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max reported their devices’ rear-facing cameras shook “uncontrollably” and made strange noises when using social media apps. In videos and posts uploaded to social media sites, some users explained […]
As CNN reports, early in the coronavirus pandemic, health officials closely monitored sewage samples for signs of the virus to track where it could be circulating. Now, that technique is being used to detect other infectious diseases: polio and monkeypox. Some disease detectives in the United States are narrowing their wastewater surveillance efforts to zero […]
Twitter has hidden negligent security practices, misled federal regulators about its safety, and failed to properly estimate the number of bots on its platform, according to testimony from the company’s former head of security, the legendary hacker-turned-cybersecurity-expert Peiter “Mudge” Zatko. As The Verge reports, these explosive allegations could have huge consequences, including federal fines and […]