9+ hour, 46+ min ago   (1105+ words) What makes measles such a major public health concern is just how incredibly contagious it is compared to other viruses. Because it spreads through the air, the virus can hang around in a room for up to two hours after…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (627+ words) A new report details how millions of people have stopped receiving food assistance due to changes in the way that the federal government administers the program. The sharp drop in food aid recipients comes despite lingering poor economic conditions that…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (516+ words) According to the World Health Organization, this family of viruses is almost exclusively carried by rodents. In the Americas, the CDC notes that infection can lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a serious respiratory condition. While it is important to…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (289+ words) Koa Peat made an impression during his debut playing for Arizona on Monday. The freshman helped the team secure a 93-87 win against Florida after having played overseas this summer for the USA’s 19-and-under team. Peat helped secure the win by…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (550+ words) Democrats just picked up another seat in the closely divided Congress after winning a special election in Arizona. Although the victory is not enough to shift control of the House of Representatives away from Republicans, it does give Democrats and…...