Woman who went on the lam with untreated TB is now cured
The woman realized how serious her infection was once she was in custody. Scanning electron micrograph of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which cause TB. (credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).....»»
Sexual violence is a pervasive threat for female farm workers—here"s how the US could reduce their risk
Television crime shows often are set in cities, but in its third season, ABC's "American Crime" took a different tack. It opened on a tomato farm in North Carolina, where it showed a young woman being brutally raped in a field by her supervisor......»»
This Lost Woman of the Manhattan Project Saw the Deadly Effects of Nuclear Radiation Up Close
Floy Agnes Lee came to Los Alamos in 1945 knowing nothing of the top secret work on the atomic bomb happening all around her—but she studied the blood of the researchers who did......»»
Pandemic deaths in Ohio and Florida show partisan divide after vaccine rollout
The death gap between Democrats and Republicans was larger in counties with lower vaccination rates. Enlarge / A woman watches white flags on the National Mall on September 18, 2021, in Washington, DC. Over 660,000 white flags we.....»»
15 billion gallons of sewage-polluted water flows annually into Philly"s rivers and streams, report says
Each year, Philadelphia's waterways are forced to swallow a dirty mix containing 15 billion gallons of untreated sewage and rainwater during storms because of an antiquated city system, according to a report released Thursday by PennEnvironment......»»
Influencer isn"t telling the whole story about her viral AirPods replacement ordeal
A viral TikTok video featuring a woman saying that she shouted for hours in an Apple Store for replacement AirPods isn't explaining exactly what happened when she visited the outlet.Grand Central Apple StoreThe TikTok video by a woman identifying as.....»»
“Vampire facials” promoted by celebs are linked to new HIV cases
Health officials are calling for former clients to get retested. Enlarge / A woman getting a non-vampire facial. (credit: Getty | Sammy Dallal) Health officials in New Mexico have identified new cases of HIV linked to t.....»»
Crime blotter: Woman accused of offering AirPods to pay for attempted murder
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, iPhone thefts at Nashville bars, stolen credit cards used at Apple Store, and a man in Ghana who stole Meek Mill's phone is accused of stealing another.Apple Store at Roosevelt Field Mall The latest in an occasional.....»»
Lavish tomb in ancient Spain belonged to a woman, not a man, new research shows
When archaeologists first discovered the 5,000-year-old ornate tomb in Spain, they assumed it was for a man. It held a rock crystal dagger, ivory tusks and other lavish items. But now they've determined the remains are those of a woman, and all it to.....»»
Wonder Woman game - everything we know so far
Wonder Woman game - everything we know so far.....»»
The power of the Copper Age "Ivory Lady" revealed
The highest status individual in ancient Copper Age society in Iberia, was a woman and not a man as previously thought, according to peptide analysis reported in Scientific Reports......»»
US maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades, study estimates
Black people have the highest overall rates of deaths in the US. Enlarge / A pregnant woman holds her belly on September 27, 2016. (credit: Getty | Matthew Horwood) The number of people in the US dying of pregnancy-relat.....»»
Couples in which the woman is the only earner report lower life satisfaction, finds new research
Many women will, at least temporarily, be the breadwinner at some point in their relationship. Changing employment trends and gender roles will affect many households. But our new peer-reviewed study shows that for heterosexual couples, well-being is.....»»
Woman who went on the lam with untreated TB is now out of the slammer
After 23 days in jail, she agreed to take her meds and must open her door to officials. Enlarge / Mycobacterium tuberculosis. (credit: Getty | NIH/NIAID) A woman in Tacoma, Washington, with an infamous case of tuberculos.....»»
Hiker with broken leg rescued by helicopter thanks to Emergency SOS via Satellite
A hiker who broke her leg was airlifted to safety by helicopter after using her iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature. The woman was able to call for help, despite not even knowing how the feature worked … more… The post Hiker wit.....»»
In post-Roe US, clinical trials may be too risky during pregnancy
The bans and restrictions complicate clinical trials and leave risky paper trails. Enlarge / A woman holds a positive pregnancy test in her hands. (credit: Getty | picture alliance) A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade.....»»
In post-Roe US, clinical trials may be too risky for people who can get pregnant
The bans and restrictions complicate clinical trials and leave risky paper trails. Enlarge / A woman holds a positive pregnancy test in her hands. (credit: Getty | picture alliance) A year after the fall of Roe v. Wade.....»»
Who should be the next Wonder Woman?
With Gal Gadot seemingly confirming her exit from the role, Wonder Woman is in need of a new actress. DT finds 6 great candidates to portray the DC heroine......»»
Researchers reconstruct lifestyle and face of 7th-century Anglo-Saxon teen
The face of a 16-year-old woman buried near Cambridge (UK) in the 7th century with an incredibly rare gold and garnet cross (the "Trumpington Cross") has been reconstructed following analysis of her skull. The striking image is going on public displa.....»»
Apple Watch alerts 29-year-old Cincinnati woman to blood clot in lungs while sleeping
A 29-year-old Cincinnati woman named Kimmie Watkins is crediting her for saving her life after it helped doctors discover a life-threatening blood clot in her lungs. more… The post Apple Watch alerts 29-year-old Cincinnati woman to blood clot in.....»»
Apple Watch saves woman from a high-risk blood clot
An Apple Watch has helped save the life of a woman from a potentially deadly blood clot, by waking her up from a nap.Apple Watch has multiple heart-related functions. The Apple Watch has a range of heart-monitoring features built into it and has been.....»»