Black women in academia face significant challenges that go beyond the well-known glass ceiling. They often find themselves on a glass cliff, where they are placed in leadership roles with little support and high expectations. This was evident in the case of Claudine Gay, who became the first Black
The recent surge in immigration enforcement under the current administration has led to a troubling increase in fatalities. This month alone, five shootings involving federal agents have been reported, resulting in multiple deaths. The situation has sparked widespread controversy and protests, parti
Louisiana's early voting got a temporary pause on Monday, January 26, thanks to some nasty winter weather. Governor Jeff Landry called it off, and the Secretary of State’s Office shut down too. But don’t worry, voting picked back up on Tuesday, January 27, at 8:30 a. m. This whole thing is for the
In East Baton Rouge, a big freeze is causing major changes. The city-parish government buildings will be closed on Monday. This decision was made to keep workers safe. The offices will open again on Tuesday. The mayor, Sid Edwards, has a strong message. He wants everyone to stay off the roads. It's
Cancer survivors often deal with health issues caused by the disease and its treatment. They also have a higher chance of developing other long-term health problems. This can lead to multiple health conditions at once, known as multimorbidity. Lifestyle changes can help a lot. Up to 80% of chronic
Dementia is a big problem, but it doesn't have to be. New research shows that simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. Things like fixing hearing and vision problems, staying active, and eating well can help keep your brain healthy. But why aren't more people talking about this? Right n
A big study started in 2015 with a noble goal. It aimed to track brain development in over 20, 000 U. S. children. The project, called the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (ABCD), promised to uncover important insights about DNA's role in behavior and disease. Families were assured that
A man with a troubled past and no legal right to be in the U. S. is accused of a shocking act of violence. Hernando Garcia-Morales, a 40-year-old from Mexico, allegedly threw a rock at a school bus on January 7. The rock hit an 8-year-old girl, causing serious injuries. She suffered a deep cut on he
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a serious lung condition. It makes the blood vessels in the lungs narrow and stiff. This causes high blood pressure in the lungs. Doctors have tools to check how well the heart and lungs work. But, they might be missing something important. They might not see
People often turn to horoscopes for insight and direction. But what if there was a way to get that same self-reflection using science? A new approach does just that. Instead of relying on birth dates and star positions, it focuses on personality traits linked to zodiac signs. This method measures t
