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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Rethinking Dietetics: The Case for Racial Justice

In dietetics, the buzzwords have long been equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). While these are worthwhile goals, they might not be enough to tackle the deep-seated issues of racism in the field. This is where racial justice steps in. Unlike EDI, which focuses on creating a level playing field, r

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's New Health Mission: Tackling Toxics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to take on a major role in the Trump administration, and his focus on toxics is a game-changer. In a previous interview, Kennedy pointed out that Democrats have largely ignored the issue of toxics, and he wants Republicans to step up. This isn't just about politics; it's

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Nomination: A Closer Look

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a 71-year-old member of a well-known Democratic family, is facing his first confirmation hearing to become the Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Trump. This hearing will take place in front of the Senate Finance Committee. Kennedy has been in the public e

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight: Global Threats Loom Large

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, setting it at 89 seconds till midnight. This annual announcement indicates that humanity is closer to destruction due to various threats like climate change, nuclear weapon proliferation, and pand

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

AI's Role in Identifying the Dead: A New Forensic Frontier

Identifying those who have passed away can be a critical step in solving mass disasters, wartime incidents, or forensic cases. Forensic anthropologists play a key role by establishing a biological profile of the deceased. This includes figuring out their sex, age, height, ancestral background, and e

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

How Drugs Change Cancer Cell Metabolism

Drugs don't always stop cancer cells from growing, but they often mess with their metabolism. Scientists used a high-tech method, called metabolomics, to see how 1, 520 drugs affected 2, 269 potential metabolites in A549 lung cancer cells. Even though only 26% of the drugs slowed down cell growth, a

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Straightening Out ETH: The Clear Path

You might have heard of the Eigenstate Thermalization Hypothesis (ETH), but scientists have been having a tough time explaining it. The problem? They mix up things that are random and things that are predictable. This can get confusing, right? So, why not focus on what we can predict? This new way o

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Florida Lawmakers Push Back on DeSantis' Immigration Bill

In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is facing some pushback from his own party. Recently, Republican lawmakers in a special session quickly dismissed DeSantis' immigration bill. Instead of following the governor's plan, they introduced their own bill. This move is a big deal because DeSantis has had a

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Caroline Kennedy's Warning: RFK Jr. Unfit for Health Secretary

Caroline Kennedy didn’t mince words in her letter to senators. Her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is not the right choice for health secretary, she said. She called him a "dangerous influence" with a history of spreading misinformation about vaccines. Kennedy detailed her cousin's past drug addicti

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Farming Mom's Surprise: Why RFK Jr. Has Her Excited

In the heart of Texas, Anna Gleaton runs a small farm with her husband. They have nine kids, ages 2 to 16, and she homeschools them all. Being a conservative Christian, Anna voted for Donald Trump multiple times. But this time, she wasn't sure if he'd focus on her main concerns: soil and water conta

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