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UW Health warns of antibiotic overuse during Antibiotic Awareness Week
MADISON, Wis. — The antibiotics we all rely on when we are feeling sick are becoming less effective due to overuse, UW Health doctors warned Monday. Antibiotics are a unique type of medication for two reasons, Dr. Michael Pulia, director of the Emergency Care for Infection Diseases research program at the UW School of Medicine…
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If You Buy One Thing This Black Friday, Make This One Gadget It
Photo: istockphoto.com If you live in a neighborhood that suffers from the occasional porch pirate, this is a Black Friday deal for you. The Eufy Security SmartDrop S300 is now a stellar SIXTY percent off on Amazon. Package theft is no joke: many shoppers who become victims of porch pirates are often left wondering what…
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Lorain boys basketball: Kielian family bonds through basketball
Basketball brings people together, and it’s no different for Lorain coach Matt Kielian and his two sons. Matt’s oldest son, Asiah, is a senior who has played a lot of games for Lorain. His youngest son, Aven, is a junior about to immerse himself into varsity basketball for the first time. This season will be…
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Breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition and infectious disease
In the fight to reduce child morbidity and mortality worldwide, we face two major issues: malnutrition and infectious diseases. What makes things all the more challenging is that the two are interconnected. Multiple deprivations, including lack of access to health services, not being vaccinated, poverty and gender-related barriers, can all intertwine to leave children vulnerable.…
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Saturday Night Live’s reimagined legendary tennis match between a man and woman mocked
Saturday Night Live made a humorous sketch retelling a fictional version of the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in 1973 between tennis Hall of Famer Billie Jean King and three-time Wimbledon champion Bobby Riggs. In the reimagination, the comedy show depicts SNL cast member Sarah Sherman playing female tennis player “Charna Lee Diamond”…
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MidAtlantic Arts Alliance opens 2024 Special Initiatives Grant
The MidAtlantic Arts Alliance is accepting applications for its Special Presenter Initiatives. The Special Presenter Initiatives provide opportunities for small to mid-sized performing arts presenters in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and the Native nations in these areas. MidAtlantic Arts Alliance Initiatives Program Director Sarah Lewitus says…
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NORTHLANE reveal new single, “Dante”, along with music video
Northlane have unveiled their latest single, “Dante.” The track serves as their first new release following their album, Obsidian (2022), marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Initially conceived as a dance track by guitarist and songwriter Jon Deiley, “Dante” underwent a year-long transformation to embody the band’s sound. The song’s lyrics,…
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Livermore Falls teenager killed in crash remembered for his smile, his music and easily making friends
LIVERMORE FALLS — Sixteen-year-old Sean Hiscock was remembered Monday for his music, how he connected easily to everybody and his smile. Sean Hiscock, 16, of Livermore Falls died Saturday of injuries in a vehicle crash in Livermore. Submitted photo He died Saturday after the vehicle he was a passenger in went out of control, struck…
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How wildlife survives hurricanes and other natural disasters
In May 2019, Cyclone Idai, one of nature’s most formidable forces, unleashed its fury on Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park. This event set the stage for a fascinating study, merging the unstoppable force of natural disasters with cutting-edge wildlife research technology. An international team of researchers, spearheaded by Princeton University, documented the cyclone’s impact in unprecedented…
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MPD officers help provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need
MADISON, Wis. — Officers from the Madison Police Department are helping provide holiday meals to the community this Thanksgiving. The Madison Community Policing Foundation, 100 Black Men of Madison, Metcalfe’s Market, and Aldi, partnered to put together bags of turkey, stuffing, and other essentials for more than 100 families across the city.
