Month: April 2023

Wireless Pacemakers Might Soon Be an Option for Kids

Imagine your heart is like a motor. Sometimes, it starts to run slow, and you need a little kickstart to keep things going smoothly. Well, the same goes for kids with slow heartbeats. A group of smart scientists just completed a study suggesting that wireless pacemakers could be a game-changer for these little warriors. Instead […]

Published on April 11, 2023

STI Rates Skyrocket: New Record High for Infections

Imagine a crowded amusement park ride that keeps spinning and spinning, going faster and faster. That’s what’s happening with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States. Cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are on the rise, reaching a new record high. It’s like the riders on the merry-go-round can’t get off! In 2021 alone, […]

Published on April 11, 2023

‘Green’ School Buses Could Boost Kids’ Attendance

Imagine riding to school in a high-tech, earth-friendly spaceship! Well, that might be exactly what kids can look forward to if school buses are upgraded to ‘green’ technology. A recent study discovered that our trusty old yellow gas-guzzlers are actually causing kids to miss valuable days of school due to their toxic diesel exhaust fumes. […]

Published on April 11, 2023