Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kash Patel, a former staffer and right-wing media personality, to head the FBI. This decision has attracted attention, with some questioning Patel's suitability for the role and the tradition of keeping the FBI director non-partisan. Patel, author of "Governme
Older adults, especially those over 65, are major users of healthcare and social services. Surprisingly, many tools designed to assess quality and economic impact haven't been properly tested with this age group. Enter cognitive interviews – a crucial method for validating these tools. This review l
Ever wondered how much salt is too much for your heart? Well, scientists have been digging into this question for a while now. They've looked at a bunch of studies that review the impact of sodium intake on our blood pressure and heart health. The goal? To figure out how certain we can be about the
Ever wondered how a biosimilar drug, like adalimumab-adbm, measures up to its reference product, adalimumab RP? This analysis dives into the immunogenicity of both medicines in patients dealing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn's disease (CD), and chronic plaque psoriasis (PsO). Known as the VOL
After a quiet start, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is looking Anything but peaceful. Last week, both sides agreed to stop fighting, but the truce hasn't lasted long. Israel has been striking Lebanon daily since the ceasefire began. One person died in these attacks. Hezbollah finally res
As the new legislative session starts in California, leaders like Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas are gearing up to address affordability issues that have been bothering voters. They plan to do this by building more housing, making energy cheaper, and improvin
Did you know something strange is happening with heart failure in seniors? It turns out that fewer older adults are getting diagnosed with it, but sadly, more are dying because of it. To understand this puzzling trend, let's take a closer look at how many seniors are currently living with heart fail
On Monday, two Indianapolis cops will stand trial for the death of a 39-year-old Black man during a mental health crisis. The officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, were indicted in April 2023 for their role in the incident. They face multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and batter
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon's Legal Zone is a complex issue influenced by various factors. From the region's unique soil and climate to human activities like population movements and urban expansion, the drivers are many. Researchers often point to the actions of public and private economi
