Dr. Cuthbert Simpkins says VBI-1 survived mouse tests and could end blood shortages; a transfusion specialist says blood will still be needed
It’s not unusual to see students working on college-level coursework, earnestly taking notes from the professor.
But some of the lessons being taught by Rhodes College professors aren’t being delivered in a lecture hall, or even on a school campus, but inside a facility at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary.
The Mississippi River Delta stretches over roughly 2.7 million acres, including the largest area of brackish marsh on the North American continent. The delta supports vast wetlands and fisheries, wildlife habitat, and is a key flyway for migrating birds. The importance of Louisiana's coastal habitat is highlighted as the state abandons plans for its coastal restoration program.
The number of school bus drivers employed in the U.S. fell nearly 10% between 2019 and 2025, as districts work to address a shortage of drivers.
The number of drivers dropped from 223,252 in August 2019 to 202,076 in August 2025. Some parents say canceled or delayed bus routes are happening too often.
As people age and their health changes, families can face the question of when a loved one should stop driving. Here's what happens when an older adult stops driving and what you should know.
Some doctors and caregivers are using art to help people with memory loss stay calm, engaged and connected.