People often think about health in different ways when it comes to adults and children. This idea is important in health studies. Researchers wanted to see how people value health states for adults compared to children. They looked at many studies to find out. The results showed that people might v
Italy has been lagging in understanding how muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) affects patients in everyday life. Unlike lab experiments, this is about real patients and real treatments. Researchers turned to administrative databases to gather information on patient characteristics and treatment
Omar García Harfuch, a key figure in Mexico's fight against crime, has earned a nickname that echoes a famous comic book hero. Known as Mexico's "Batman, " he serves as the secretary of Security and Citizen Protection under President Claudia Sheinbaum. His journey to this role began when he was the
In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.
Northwestern University has settled a dispute with the federal government. They will pay $75 million. This deal ends a long investigation. The government had accused the university of unfair treatment. They also froze the school's federal funds. The settlement requires Northwestern to change some p
In the world of heart and lung surgery, women are a rare sight. Only a small group of them make up less than 10% of surgeons in this field. But a gathering called Women in Thoracic Surgery is changing that. It's a place where these women can share their experiences and support each other. At one of
A mother of four, a nurse, and a victim of domestic violence found herself in hot water after using a derogatory term to describe her abusive partner. Elizabeth Kinny from Tranmere texted a friend, calling the man who sent her to the hospital a "f*ggot. " This led to her arrest and conviction for a
Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the federal government. This is to settle claims of antisemitism and discrimination on campus. The deal also requires the school to take steps to protect Jewish students and staff. The university must create clear policies for protests and dem
In Sweden, the rate of C-sections is generally low. But there's a debate about when a mom can ask for a C-section even if it's not medically necessary. This is called a Caesarean section on maternal request, or CSMR. Some people think it's okay for a mom to choose this. Others worry it might not be
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has launched the Bridge Program to tackle a big issue: under-represented minorities in STEM fields. This initiative aims to offer financial aid and programmatic support to boost diversity and inclusion. But how well is it working? A workshop was held to gath
