Ever wondered how your genes can guide doctors in understanding your health? Let's chat about DICER1, a key player in our genetic make-up. Scientists are zeroing in on this gene because changes in it, or mutations, can tell us a lot about our health. These mutations can affect both our body cells (s
Shane Lamond, who used to lead Washington's Metropolitan Police intelligence unit, has been found guilty of leaking information to a Proud Boys leader. This happened just before the infamous January 6 attack on the U. S. Capitol. The leader, Enrique Tarrio, is currently serving 22 years for his role
In the annual Movie Club of Slate, film critics chatted about the year’s cinematic hits. Critic Dana Stevens, along with Bilge Ebiri, K. Austin Collins, Alison Willmore, and Odie Henderson, discussed the films that turned heads in 2024. Dana compared film criticism to embroidery on Kleenex, but beli
Did you know that the cost of getting treated in a hospital can differ greatly depending on your insurance? In the US, commercial prices for hospital care are pretty high and vary a lot. Employers and state leaders are looking into something called reference-based pricing (RBP) to set their payment
Multimorbidity, or having multiple health issues at once, is a big challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. In the Netherlands, something called "care groups" were introduced to help combine different types of care for patients with chronic problems. But do Dutch general practice doctors really f
Marriage life today faces many challenges. Partners might treat each other poorly, leading to issues like violence, theft, cheating, lying, and substance abuse. These problems can cause divorce. But Buddhism offers a practical approach to maintaining a strong marriage, based on the Tipiṭaka teaching
This past weekend, theaters buzzed with a surprising turn of events as "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sped past Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" at the box office. The blue hedgehog's latest adventure snagged around $62 million in its opening weekend, while "Mufasa, " the photorealistic prequel to "The Lion
Imagine this: a Saturday afternoon suddenly turns chaotic in Killeen, Texas. A pickup truck driver, who was dodging police, plows into a bustling JCPenney store and barrels through the crowded mall, injuring five people. The driver's reckless spree ends tragically when law enforcement fatally shoots
Human nutrition has always been a mix of biology and culture. Let's start from the beginning, when our ancient relatives, the Homo genus, were busy foraging, scavenging, hunting, and gathering. This was a time when food was found in nature, not supermarkets. As time passed, we saw a big shift with t
Bats play a vital role in keeping pests under control, especially in areas with lots of agriculture. But figuring out how to include bat management in conservation plans is tough. The way a landscape looks can greatly influence where bats live, how many different types there are, and how well they d
