The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended updated vaccines for the fall to protect against common respiratory diseases. Among the changes: people age 75 and older…
Month: June 2024
Putting the lid on garbage hazards
There is something very enticing about a garbage can to animals. Whether from boredom or looking for additional food, our furry family members and wildlife will often investigate the receptacles…
Electric vehicles a boon for Nevada’s economy, workers and environment, say groups
Electric vehicles are gaining ground in Nevada, with new cheaper models and federal incentives enticing drivers away from gasoline-dependent transportation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to soon issue…
What to Do if You Can’t Afford Your Medications
After Jackie Trapp was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, in 2015, she thought her biggest health shock was behind her. Then came the bills for Revlimid, a…
The Real History Behind Prime Video’s Romantic Fantasy Series My Lady Jane
Often called England’s first queen, Lady Jane Grey only reigned for nine days in 1553 at the age of 16. It was rocky from start to finish: When she took…
Marcescence: how standing dead biomass affects litter decomposition of herbs
In this Behind the Paper blog post, Šárka Angst – a research assistant at the Czech Academy of Sciences – discusses her paper “The effect of dead standing (marcescent) biomass…
The Health Risks of Fireworks
Fireworks have been an American tradition since the first Independence Day. But they’re not exactly harmless fun. Trips to emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries have risen every year since 2007,…
Spotlight on Dr. Jill Kirk: The Ontario SPCA’s new Chief Veterinary Officer
We recently said goodbye to our Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Stephanie Black, who has chosen to move on to a new role that will help shape future veterinary professionals. We…
What You Need to Know About Bird Flu Vaccines
Flu is generally a health concern in the fall and winter, but this spring and summer, influenza—specifically avian influenza, or bird flu—is dominating headlines and weighing heavily on the minds…
Batteries All Around
By KIM BELLARD Quick question: how many batteries do you have? Chances are, the answer is way bigger than you think. They’re in your devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, laptops, ear…