Meet Bibi Bugatti, a social media influencer who has spent a whopping $333, 000 on plastic surgery in just three years. Her journey started at 17 with lip fillers and Botox, and since then, she's had multiple procedures. Unfortunately, one of these procedures almost cost her life; she couldn't breat
Florida’s legislative leaders didn’t waste any time in rebelling against Governor Ron DeSantis. Within minutes of DeSantis's special session call, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez shut it down and announced their own session. DeSantis had called for the session to push P
Pregnancy comes with a lot of excitement, but also a lot of stress. For many, that stress is financial. Imagine if we could take away some of that stress by giving pregnant women money. That's the idea behind the Abundant Birth Project. It's a new approach to tackling health inequalities, especially
In Elmhurst, Illinois, there's been some troubling news from Elmhurst School District 205. The district's business office is being investigated. This comes after the resignation of Chris Whelton, the assistant superintendent of finance. Whelton was asked to work remotely until the end of February, a
We all know that extreme temperatures can be bad for our health. But did you know they might also make people feel lonely? A study in Hong Kong looked into this. They wanted to see if hot weather could make older adults feel isolated. You might think, "Why would temperature matter for social isolat
Imagine you're dealing with young people who have gotten into trouble with the law. Scientists looked into how certain personality traits, like being reckless or not caring about others, affect their behavior. They used a test called the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL-YV) to measure these
Minnesota might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about retirement spots. You'd think warm states like Arizona would be more appealing. Surprisingly, Minnesota ranks very high among the best states for retirees, coming in at number two, just behind Florida. A study by WalletHub
Did you know that the shape of your aortic arch can impact the success of a heart valve replacement? This is particularly important for a procedure called transfemoral TAVR, where doctors replace a faulty heart valve through the femoral artery. Until now, no one had really looked into how the shape
Did you know that recognizing members of your own species is a big deal for animals? Scientists have studied this process a lot, but they're still trying to figure out how the brain makes it happen. Recent findings point to a specific area in the thalamus, a part of the brain, that acts like a hub f
Marriage is a big deal in society. It should be a happy event, but for many women in India, it brings trouble. The dowry system, where the bride's family gives money or gifts to the groom's family, is still common. Some people think it's okay, even if it causes harm. This study looked at women who d
