Doctors may soon have a new tool to spot heart attack risks faster. A small ECG device, about the size of a credit card, could help predict heart attacks before symptoms get serious. In a study, researchers tested it on 184 patients with chest pain. The device, used with an algorithm, correctly iden
William John Pulte is now acting director of national intelligence. He’s never worked in intelligence before. His biggest qualification seems to be helping Trump target political opponents. While critics argue he lacks experience, supporters see him as the perfect loyalist. Pulte’s work at the hous
Westport recently adjusted its property tax system for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The town’s tax rate dropped from 18. 86 to 13. 2, but that doesn’t mean everyone will pay less. The big shift comes from a property revaluation that increased home values far more than commercial ones. Over five years, r
A local soccer club owner recently dropped a bombshell in St. Louis by writing a check for $10 million. What’s surprising isn’t just the amount but where it’s going. Instead of flashy stadium upgrades or player salaries, this money is funding medical care for people who can’t afford it. The cash wil
More Americans are crossing borders or hopping on domestic flights to fix noses, tummies, or breasts—often because prices back home seem too high. A fresh look at years of patient reports shows that every shortcut has a catch. Over a decade, clinics and hospitals handled 2, 100+ cases where traveler
Health checks for the president aren’t unusual, but the sheer number Trump undergoes looks odd. At 79, he’s had four since returning to office—more than most leaders his age. His latest report called him “excellent health, ” yet it left out key details, making people wonder what’s really being hidde
Colombia just held its first round of presidential elections, and the vote split the country in two. Abelardo de la Espriella, a new face promising a brutal crackdown on armed groups, leads with 44% of the vote. Iván Cepeda, backed by the outgoing president, got 41%. Since no one won more than half,
Paragraph 1 People with Parkinson’s disease show wide differences in how quickly their brains and muscles decline. Researchers think that a person’s “reserve” – the extra capacity built up over life – might explain this variation. Paragraph 2 Two types of reserve were examined. The first is c
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping hospitals and clinics worldwide, but its use in lifestyle medicine—a field that guides patients toward healthier habits—has only just begun to be explored. Three very different health centers, ranging from a regional system to a big university hospita
The Texas Republican Party is still divided over its newest Senate nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Three years ago, most Texas House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton for alleged abuse of office and bribery. Now, after winning the Republican runoff against former U. S. Senator John Cor
