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Flu Season Hits Monroe County: What You Need to Know

December 9, 2025

Flu cases are skyrocketing in Monroe County and nearby areas. Health experts are worried about a tough flu season ahead. Last week, there were 410 flu cases reported in Monroe County alone. That's a big jump from the week before. Hospitals are seeing more patients with flu and COVID-19. Strong Memo

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Mixing Up Moods: When Doctors Get It Wrong

December 9, 2025

Doctors who aren't mental health experts often mix up depression and delirium. This can lead to people being unfairly labeled as depressed when they're not. It can also mean that real cases of delirium get overlooked. A study looked at medical records from different places to see how often this happ

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Gaza's Crossing and Hospital: What's Really Happening?

December 6, 2025

In Gaza, things are heating up. Israel recently hit two armed men near troops, killing one. This is just one of many tense moments in the region. Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are not happy about Israel's plan to partly open the Rafah Crossing. They think it's a bad idea and c

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A Teen's Shocking Subway Attack: What Happened?

December 6, 2025

A young man, Hiram Carrero, is in serious trouble. He's been accused of a terrible crime. He allegedly set a sleeping passenger on fire on a New York subway. This happened early one morning. The victim, a 56-year-old man, was badly hurt. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Carrero,

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A Rare and Deadly Link: Rabies Spread Through a Kidney Transplant

December 6, 2025

A man in Michigan passed away due to rabies. This happened after he received a kidney from a donor who had the virus. This is a very rare event. It has only happened three times before in the last 50 years. The donor, a man from Idaho, was scratched by a skunk. This happened while he was on his rur

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A Dark Night in South Africa: A Community Mourns

December 6, 2025

In the early hours of a Saturday morning, a quiet hostel in Saulsville, near Pretoria, became the scene of a horrific tragedy. Three armed men stormed an unlicensed bar, firing indiscriminately at the people inside. The result was devastating: 11 lives lost, including three innocent children aged 3,

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Smriti Mandhana's Wedding Drama: What's Really Going On?

December 6, 2025

Smriti Mandhana, the cricket star, had a lot going on lately. She just won the World Cup and was all set to tie the knot with her fiancé, Palash Muchhal. But then, things took a turn. Her dad got really sick, so the wedding had to be postponed. That was bad enough, but then rumors started flying. P

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Why Measuring Medicine Levels in the Blood Matters

December 4, 2025

People in hospitals often get medicine to fight infections. One such medicine is flucloxacillin. But how do doctors know if the right amount is getting into the blood? That's where therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) comes in. TDM checks the levels of medicine in the blood to make sure it's working we

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How VR is Changing the Way Doctors Talk

December 4, 2025

Doctors and nurses often meet to talk about how to help patients. These meetings are important. They help everyone share ideas and learn from each other. But getting everyone together can take a lot of time. That's where virtual reality (VR) comes in. VR is not just for games. It's also used in hos

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When Kids' Hearts Slow Down: What Helps and What Doesn't

December 4, 2025

Kids in hospitals sometimes have heartbeats that are too slow. This can lead to serious trouble. Doctors have been trying different things to help. But, there's still a lot they don't know. A big look at past studies was done. They wanted to see what works best for kids with slow heartbeats and oth