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A summer cyclone, named Fani, hit eastern India on May 3rd with an estimate of 64 related deaths. Based on how strong the cyclone, it is notable that there were not even more deaths. Part of this feat seems to be due to the accuracy of the meteorological department’s warnings; 1.2 million people…

Hurricane season starts June 1st and researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are working to improve their hurricane models to forecast the development of storms. Their models are made using several different data sources; some of their data sources include…

A vampire facial is a skin care treatment where the client’s blood is drawn and certain platelets are injected into the face. When done with equipment that has been sanitized correctly, it is safe; there is a list of certified providers of this procedure, but one that was not certified, VIP Spa in…

In a study of around 2,000 homicides of those 11-18 years old in the United States, researchers found that about 150, or around 7% of the homicides, the perpetrator is a current or former intimate partner. Recent research done at the University of Washington suggests that this happens more than…

A new study suggests that teens who vape are not aware that when they vape they are inhaling nicotine and they are not aware of the levels of nicotine that they are being exposed to. People are exposed to as much or more nicotine when they vape than they would when smoking cigarettes. This…

Naloxone, the medication that is used in event of an opioid overdose, was used by physicians, paramedics, some law enforcement, and other trained first responders; however, it is now available as an over the counter nasal spray, which can be used without special medical training. This is an…

Recent headlines about human beards suggest that human beards contain more germs than a dog’s fur does. These articles are written about a study that was done to compare human beards to dogs, but the intent was to find out whether or not it would be hygienic to use human MRI scanners on dogs. Even…

Intimate partner violence is the most common form of violence against women in the world, but awareness and research on it is limited. When physical violence is involved in intimate partner violence, there are often repeated incidences and injuries. An overwhelming majority of the injuries are to…

In 2009, Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, was first seen in Japan and has since spread to over twenty countries; the number of cases is growing in numbers in both New York and Chicago. Candida auris is resistant to what the hospitals and health care facilities normally use to clean, meaning…

Measles, a disease that scientists and medical professionals previously saw diminish very rapidly, has been popping up through outbreaks in many parts of the world in the past two years. Different factors seem to be the main contributors based on the country: in Israel the clinics that administer…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public alert that there has been a heightened number of reports of people having seizures after vaping. It is notable that the seizures seem to be occurring in younger users. While there is currently no confirmed pattern, the FDA is looking into the…

In Oklahoma, a woman named Allison Christine Johnson, 45, admitted to committing acts of vandalism with the intent of scaring Jewish people and, more generally, all people who are not white. She will be charged with a felony and misdemeanor due to her hate crimes confirmed to have occurred in two…

In Lagos, Nigeria, a school building collapsed, killing at least four children and trapping upwards of 100 more students underneath the rubble. In Nigeria, buildings often collapse due to weak regulations, a lack of checks and enforcement for safety standards, or the use of poor construction…

A six-year-old boy, who was unvaccinated for tetanus, got a cut from playing outside and fell ill with the disease. He was in the hospital for two months and almost died, while his parents continued to refuse part of the tetanus vaccine in addition to all other childhood vaccines. To read the…