New research suggests the HPV vaccine is preventing cancer in men, as well as in women, but fewer boys than girls are getting the shots in the United States. The…
Day: May 23, 2024
‘Heat Dome’ Leads to Sweltering Temperatures in Mexico, Central America and U.S.
Extreme heat in Mexico, Central America and parts of the U.S. South has left millions of people in sweltering temperatures, strained energy grids and resulted in iconic Howler monkeys in Mexico…
Should I Worry About Catching the Bird Flu?
A second farmworker in the U.S. has tested positive for bird flu, public health officials from the patient’s home state of Michigan announced May 22. During a press conference, health…
10 Ways to Respond to Someone’s Bad News
The first thing you say when someone tells you their bad news determines where the rest of the conversation goes—and, sometimes, where the relationship goes. Responding in a less-than-ideal way…
I spotted a porcupine – what should I do?
Known for their prickly exterior, porcupines are covered in a coat of quills they can erect when frightened. They also thrash their tails for protection. As nocturnal animals, porcupines are…
Duke Energy’s plans for new gas in N.C. on a collision course with new Biden power plant rules
Duke Energy is already under fire in North Carolina for its plan to blow off a state deadline to curb carbon pollution while also building a massive new fleet of…