Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide health issue. It's a non-medical practice that involves removing parts of the female genitalia. To understand the factors influencing when girls undergo FGM, researchers in Ethiopia analyzed data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (ED
Public school supporters are worried about a bill in the Kansas House that aims to reduce the state tax funding public schools by $800 million over five years. The plan is to drop the statewide property tax rate from 20 to 18. 5 mills starting next fiscal year and then keep the tax collections at th
Malnutrition is a silent enemy for patients on hemodialysis. A study in Palestine set out to figure out what boosts the risk of malnutrition in these patients. They chatted with 188 people getting hemodialysis at a hospital in Nablus, asking about their life, health, and diet. One in four were malno
Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but th
Scientists have found a simple and effective way to create special molecules called bridged biaryls. They did this by combining alcohols with a specific type of biaryl oxazepine that has fluoroalkyl groups attached. Using a catalyst called chiral phosphoric acid, they were able to add the alcohols t
Doom: The Dark Ages, a highlight of Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct 2025, has finally revealed its release date and some exclusive details. Mark your calendars for May 15, 2025. You'll be able to dive into the action on Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Oh, and if you're a Game Pass fan,
Samsung just unveiled their new Galaxy S25 at their Unpacked event, packing it with AI features and a top-tier processor. This base model comes with a 6. 2-inch AMOLED display, 12GB of RAM, and a 50MP main camera. But how does it stack up against Apple's iPhone 16? Let's break it down. Both phones
Scientists in Australia just made a stunning discovery. They found a special protein in the blood of Sydney rock oysters that can kill bacteria and make our current antibiotics work better. This is a big deal because bacteria are getting smarter and tougher, leading to what experts call a "looming g
Did you know that your heart health could be affected by the air you breathe and the temperature outside? A study in China looked into this by following a group of middle-aged and older people. They wanted to see how long-term exposure to tiny pollution particles, known as PM2. 5, and air temperatur
Looking for a new phone? Samsung and Apple just released their latest flagships: the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16. Both pack a punch, but which one is right for you? The S25 is all about speed and AI, with a powerful processor and clever features that make your phone work smarter. Plus, if you have othe
