Author: Michelle Korhonen
Renae moves hedge clippers, gloves and used coffee mugs off a table in her backyard and wipes it down. She scans the lawn behind her modest home in the rural South for folding chairs and pulls up three. There are paper plates for pizza. Renae is about to host a gathering with a singular goal: saving lives. “Hey baby, you sit right here,” Renae says to Christina, the first guest to arrive. “Just get your stuff ready.” Christina opens a Mountain Dew and arranges her supplies: a new syringe, a lighter, a tiny metal cup and a baggie with brownish…
This holiday season, why not give that special someone something truly timeless: a recording of a disgraced congressman performing for your ironic viewing pleasure. Thanks to the magic of Cameo, a video platform that allows users to pay celebrities for custom messages, and the indefatigable American spirit of grift, you can commission a 30-second video of the recently expelled Representative George Santos telling you to “let the haters hate.” It costs $500.Since joining Cameo a week ago, Santos—just the sixth person in history to be expelled from the House of Representatives—has reportedly made six figures recording these videos, far outearning…
Revolutionizing Water Content Measurement in Ketones: A Deep Dive into Alcohol-Free Reagents – Traditional Karl Fischer (KF) titration, a cornerstone technique for water content analysis, faces challenges when applied to ketones. The culprit lies in the alcohol commonly present in most KF reagents. This seemingly innocuous component triggers unwanted side reactions with ketones, leading to inaccurate and unreliable results. This issue is particularly pronounced in coulometric KF titrations, where even minor inaccuracies can significantly distort the final water content measurement.Fortunately, a groundbreaking solution has emerged: alcohol-free KF reagents. These innovative reagents break free from the limitations of their conventional counterparts,…
Young doctors at COP28 say the climate crisis is a health crisis. And they’re energized to solve both at the same time. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Young doctors from around the world are making their mark on this year’s U.N. climate talks in Dubai. They say climate change is a health problem. NPR’s Alejandra Borunda has some of their stories.ALEJANDRA BORUNDA, BYLINE: There have been 28 years of annual climate negotiations. At most of them, you could count the number of health professionals on one hand.SALMAN KAHN: I was not even born 28 years back.BORUNDA: That’s Salman Kahn. He’s a 25-year-old…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.America is facing an existential authoritarian threat from Donald Trump and the Republican Party in 2024, in part because voters have for too long thought of the presidency as an omnipotent throne.First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:The Glare of Presidential PowerPresident Joe Biden is trying to run for reelection on a record of policy successes. In modern American politics, this is a…
New Bacterial Identification Method found – The fight against antibiotic resistance just received a powerful boost with the development of a novel method for identifying bacteria. This groundbreaking approach promises to be significantly faster, easier, and more precise than existing methods, paving the way for a future where antibiotic overuse is significantly reduced.The current overuse of antibiotics is a major global concern, as it accelerates the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. These resistant strains pose a serious threat to public health, as they are increasingly difficult to treat and can lead to severe complications.Fortunately, researchers have risen to the challenge, developing…
Kate Cox is about 21 weeks pregnant and her fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal. She is also having problems with her own health that has sent her to the emergency room multiple times. Cox family hide caption toggle caption Cox family Kate Cox is about 21 weeks pregnant and her fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal. She is also having problems with her own health that has sent her to the emergency room multiple times. Cox family Kate Cox, a 31-year-old woman from the Dallas area facing pregnancy complications who had sued the…
Maresuke Nogi was always his own toughest critic. Emperor Meiji trusted him and appointed him to high military posts in Japan: general in the imperial army, governor-general of Taiwan. But we all make mistakes, and Nogi’s lapses gnawed at him. Twice he requested the emperor’s leave to commit ritual suicide. Each time, the emperor refused. In Nogi’s home, now a quiet shrine in a Tokyo meadow, you can see pictures of Nogi reading the newspaper on September 13, 1912, the morning of his boss’s funeral. No one was left to stop him. Near the photo you can see the sword…
ALSO READ-10 symptoms of high cortisol levels in morningImportant ConsiderationsIt is important to note that the impact of late-night eating varies significantly between individuals. Factors like age, metabolism, overall health, and diet composition play a crucial role in determining the potential benefits and drawbacks.Additionally, the timing, type, and portion size of your late-night snack can significantly impact its effects. To maximize the potential benefits and minimize the risks, it is important to:Eat at least 2-3 hours before bedtime to allow your body time to digest and avoid disrupting sleep.Choose healthy and nutritious snacks rich in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates.Avoid sugary, processed foods…
This child does not have appendicitis. But if you suspect yours might, ask them to jump. If they can’t without major pain, it’s time to call the doctor and maybe head to the hospital. Kentaroo Tryman/Getty Images/Maskot hide caption toggle caption Kentaroo Tryman/Getty Images/Maskot This child does not have appendicitis. But if you suspect yours might, ask them to jump. If they can’t without major pain, it’s time to call the doctor and maybe head to the hospital. Kentaroo Tryman/Getty Images/Maskot My 5-year-old was complaining of stomach pain, and I was worried and had questions. I asked her how bad…