Researchers have developed a painless mouth-swab that detects oral cancer, and it worked with 95.5% accuracy. The test uses a small brush to collect cells from your mouth, and you get results in less than an hour. You don’t need a biopsy, so it’s cheaper and less invasive………………..Florida teen Elise Raurell created a hurricane preparedness program after realizing schools in her area weren’t teaching students how to stay safe during storms. She developed a program called Storm Smart, which covers emergency kits, storm safety, and disaster preparation. The program is designed so students can teach other students . . . which helps spread hurricane awareness and helps them gain leadership skills at the same time………………..And finally……………
14-year-old AZ boy Royal Cothrun was riding his bike recently when he saw 76-year-old Teresa Morgan walking along, looking confused in the 100+ degree heat. He stopped to check on her, helped her get into some shade, and helped her recall her son’s phone number. Teresa had recently been diagnosed with dementia and was miles from home after getting confused after a trip to the grocery store. Her family and first responders said Royal’s quick thinking and compassion likely saved her life. The encounter was recorded by his smart sunglasses. The Gilbert Fire Department and the Air National Guard plan to honor him for his actions.