A recent court ruling in Rhode Island has brought attention to the ongoing struggle to fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. commended President Donald Trump for his swift response to the court's order, acknowledging the president's efforts to ensure timely f
Chicago, a city with a population of 2. 7 million, is known for its tight-knit neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have been standing up to immigration enforcement efforts since September. Residents have been using social media to share information about where immigration agents are and what cars the
Scientists have found a clever way to link peptides and small proteins together. They used special molecules called polyvalent thioesters as anchors. These anchors have many arms, like a star, and can hold multiple peptides or proteins. The process is quite neat. First, they attached several peptid
Obesity and kidney problems are a big deal. They are linked in ways that are not fully understood. In 2024, a group called KDIGO had a meeting to talk about this. They wanted to figure out how obesity affects kidneys and what can be done about it. Being overweight for a long time can harm your kidn
Uveal melanoma is a tough nut to crack, especially when it resists chemotherapy. Scientists have been on the hunt for new ways to tackle this issue. They created lab-grown versions of these tough cancer cells by exposing them to common chemo drugs like dacarbazine, cisplatin, and gemcitabine. Then,
A health expert warns that another pandemic is not a question of if, but when. The world is still recovering from the last one, but many countries are already cutting back on health funding. This is a big problem because it means we might not be ready for the next big health crisis. The expert, who
Hoi An, a charming old town in Vietnam, is picking up the pieces after a massive flood. The town, known for its beautiful lanterns and historic buildings, was hit hard by heavy rains. The water rose quickly, damaging homes and businesses. People there say they have never seen flooding like this befo
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, especially among women. When they keep coming back, it becomes a real problem. Doctors call this recurrent UTIs, or rUTIs. The main issue is that there aren't many good treatments, and the ones that exist are becoming less effective because of antimi
Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca
Scientists have found a new way to make fabrics repel liquids without using harmful chemicals. This new method is inspired by the tiny springtail insect. The springtail has a special skin structure that helps it stay dry. Researchers copied this structure to create a coating that can be applied to f
