Transgender and gender-diverse individuals often face hurdles in healthcare. One key area of concern is how hormone therapy affects kidney health. This treatment, known as gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), helps people align their bodies with their gender identity. It involves different hormo
A recent government memo has revealed plans to use a Navy base in Illinois as a central hub for federal agents involved in immigration enforcement in Chicago. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested space for around 250 agents and 140 vehicles at the Naval Station Great Lakes, which
Dementia is becoming more common, and so is the need for care. But what does good care look like, especially at the end of life? This is a big question. Right now, care often focuses on helping people stay active and independent. This works well in the early stages of dementia. But what about when p
Three powerful leaders—Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un—stood together in Beijing, sending a strong message to the world. But was it just for show? Experts think so. They say the big display of unity might not mean as much as it seems. The three countries have their own reasons for teami
Ukraine and the United States have started working together on a big investment fund. This fund is part of a deal about minerals. The first meeting of the board that runs this fund just happened. The deal is important because it helps Ukraine's economy, which has been hurt by the war with Russia. I
In today's America, being a victim has become a powerful tool. It can justify actions that would otherwise be unacceptable. Take the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Instead of facing criticism, Mangione was turned into a folk hero in a musical c
In a show of unity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met during a regional summit in China. Their talk happened after they attended a key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin. This meeting is important because India and the U. S. are not
Scientists have created a new tool to watch how drugs cause cells to die. This tool uses a special kind of light called bioluminescence. Unlike other methods, it doesn't need any outside light to work. This makes it better for looking at living things. The tool is designed to target a specific mole
The sun is a busy place, always throwing things our way. Recently, scientists used a spacecraft called Solar Orbiter to study super-fast electrons that zoom out from the sun. These electrons, called Solar Energetic Electrons (SEEs), travel at nearly the speed of light. The big question was: where do
In a recent operation, Israeli forces brought back the body of Ilan Weiss from Gaza. Weiss, a 56-year-old man, was killed while protecting his community from terrorists. His wife and daughter were also taken hostage but were later freed. The mission to recover Weiss's body was a joint effort involvi
