A tragic event unfolded on a mountain in Idaho, where two brave firefighters lost their lives and another was critically injured. The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, is believed to have started a fire to lure firefighters into an ambush. The victims were identified as Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, and Battalion Chief John Morrison, 52, both dedicated firefighte...
In Houston, Texas, Lynce Lucas is a symbol of resilience and hope. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017, a type of blood cancer that affects Black Americans more than any other group. Lynce's journey began with a sudden loss of mobility, a stark reminder of the disease's impact on her body. Cancer hits the Black community hard. For instance, multiple myel...
A proposed bill, nicknamed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " is causing quite a stir among community college students. The main issue? It wants to make Pell Grants, a crucial financial aid program, harder to get. Specifically, it would require students to take more classes to qualify. Pell Grants are a big deal for many students. They help cover tuition costs, which averag...
A somber event is set to take place this Saturday, as Minnesota mourns the loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband. Melissa Hortman, a former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, were tragically killed in their home earlier this month. The couple's golden retriever, Gilbert, was also severely injured and later put to rest. The priva...
Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the healthcare system. The program is called mDAS. It helps people with t...
Life on the streets is tough, and staying healthy is an uphill battle for many. People without homes face a lot of health problems. A new program called PHOENIx is trying to change that. It connects pharmacists with groups that help the homeless. The idea is simple. Pharmacists who can prescribe medicine team up with workers from homeless charities. They reach out t...
Germany's approach to mental health care has evolved significantly since the 1970s. The initial push for change led to a decentralized system, with local communities taking the lead. This shift was driven by a desire to move away from institutional care and towards more personalized, community-based support. In the 1980s, self-help groups and community involvement b...
A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day. No one was inside, so no injuries were reported. Firefighters had a...
In the middle of the COVID-19 storm, one person stood out. Saint Hung, the head of a financial tech company in New York City, did something amazing. He and his team helped over 35, 000 Asian American-owned businesses stay afloat. They did this by giving out protective gear, financial advice, digital tools, and resources in many languages. At a recent event, around 2...
The Medicaid program has a rule. It says people must wait 30 days before they can get sterilized. This rule is not popular with everyone. Some people who might use Medicaid think it's unfair. They have different reasons for feeling this way. First, some people need sterilization for health reasons. They might have a medical condition that makes pregnancy risky. Wait...