Hailstorm in Saudi Arabian desert mistaken for snow, sparking misleading climate claims online
In early November, several photos were shared via social media and news outlets showing what was allegedly the ‘ first-ever snowfall on record ’ in the Al-Jouf (or Al-Jawf) desert in Saudi Arabia. This ignited polarized discussions on social media with some people blaming climate change, and others claiming thisContinue Reading
Climate vs. weather: a deep dive on the key differences
What’s the difference between ‘climate’ and ‘weather’? Although they are related, these are actually two distinct concepts and they are measured at very different timescales. Despite this, some people use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation about climate change. For example, a Facebook post from 9 August 2024Continue Reading
Climate change and its impacts on the water cycle; how can it increase both droughts and heavy downpours?
If your tap ran dry and stores closed down, where would you get your freshwater? Water is essential to human life – so important, in fact, that civilizations throughout history have developed around this vital resource. In modern times, many people are fortunate enough to rely on a running tap,Continue Reading
Ely Lilly to spend billions on new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites
Eli Lilly announced plans for four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites to produce domestic medicine production in the United States and make the nation the world’s leader in pharmaceutical production., Read MoreContinue Reading
RFK Jr. to investigate childhood vaccine schedules, antidepression drugs
U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. said he will make the potential effects of childhood vaccine schedules and anti-depression drugs among his first items to investigate., Read MoreContinue Reading
Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu in third confirmed human case
A Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu is the state’s first human case after her flock of chickens became infected and died, according to state officials., Read MoreContinue Reading
CDC declares ‘high severity’ of flu cases for all ages
All age groups in the United States are experiencing a “high severity” of influenza cases among all age groups for the first time since the 2017-18 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said., Read MoreContinue Reading
Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End
This is a MedPage Today story. A strike involving nearly 5,000 healthcare workers at Providence Health in Oregon, which began Jan. 10, has come to an end. Late Monday, eight RN bargaining units voted overwhelmingly to ratify their contracts and end the strike, which was believed to be the largestContinue Reading
In Rome, talks to protect Earth’s biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda
An annual United Nations conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year will resume its work Tuesday in Rome with money at the top of the agenda, Read MoreContinue Reading
Texas records first death from measles outbreak
A Texas measles outbreak has doubled in the last week to 124 cases, state health officials said Tuesday, a day after they warned a person infected with the highly contagious disease had traveled from the outbreak zone., Read MoreContinue Reading
Kansas lawmakers override veto of ban on gender-affirming care for kids
Kansas lawmakers on Tuesday overrode Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of a measure that bans gender-affirming care for minors in the state., Read MoreContinue Reading
Malva nut residue could help heal wounds, improve medical devices, study shows
The humble malva nut, which for centuries has been used to make tea in Southeast Asian countries, could have a much more important future as a sustainable source for medical applications, U.S. researchers say., Read MoreContinue Reading
West Texas’ measles outbreak climbs to 58 cases
The number of measles cases in an outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with 58 patients confirmed in communities near the border with New Mexico., Read MoreContinue Reading