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Videos of cribs provide insight into puzzling deaths of children.

Unfortunately, the final time that 17-month-old Hayden Fell went to bed was tragically unremarkable. A video from the crib captures the toddler in his pajamas, enjoying himself while his parents and sister sang “Wheels on the Bus” with his twin…

Coal miners in the US have discovered a mammoth tusk that had been buried for thousands of years.

BISMARCK, ND —  The initial individual to notice it was a worker using a shovel during the late night hours. They noticed a sparkle of white while scooping up a large pile of dirt and transferring it into a dump…

The biggest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider was discovered in Australia.

sydney —  The biggest male specimen of the world’s most poisonous spider, with fangs that can penetrate a human fingernail, has been relocated to the Australian Reptile Park. This spider will aid in saving lives after being discovered by a…

The United States sees increased flu and COVID infections during holiday season.

NEW YORK —  The current influenza season in the United States is becoming more severe, however, it is too early to determine the impact of holiday gatherings on the increase in illnesses. The latest government statistics, released on Friday, reveal…

In certain regions of Spain, health authorities have reintroduced regulations requiring the use of masks.

Authorities in five Spanish regions are once again requiring masks to be worn in healthcare facilities and advising their use in other settings, as there has been an increase in cases of both flu and COVID-19 after the holiday season….

How Media Help Change Conversation on Mental Health

WASHINGTON —  As the number of young Americans being diagnosed with mental health conditions increases, media outlets are exploring ways to cover the topic with greater sensitivity. Data shows a rise in young adults being diagnosed with conditions such as…

An increasing number of hospitals in the US are now mandating the use of masks due to a rise in cases of both influenza and COVID-19.

NEW YORK —  Several hospitals in the United States are now mandating the use of masks and restricting visitors in response to anticipated, yet severe, increases in cases of influenza, COVID-19, and other illnesses following the holiday season. Although some…

New ultrasound technology could potentially speed up the delivery of Alzheimer’s drugs to the brain.

washington —  Researchers have discovered a method to facilitate the penetration of Alzheimer’s medication into the brain more quickly by temporarily breaching its protective barrier. On Wednesday, researchers reported that the initial trial, conducted on only three patients, was a…

Women in the US are increasingly purchasing and stocking up on abortion medication, particularly when there are reports of new restrictions on abortion access.

Recent research indicates that many women in the United States have been purchasing abortion pills in large quantities as a precautionary measure, especially during times when obtaining the medication may become more difficult. The number of requests has seen a…

The US government confiscates illicit electronic cigarettes, while numerous new ones are being introduced.

WASHINGTON —  The Associated Press examined data from both government and industry sources and found that while federal officials are confiscating more unapproved electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, there is still a large influx of thousands of new flavored products…