The fight against heart disease in people with diabetes is tough. Diabetes often comes with high cholesterol, and that raises the risk of heart attacks. Doctors usually give statins first, but many patients still have too much bad cholesterol. A new medicine called bempedoic acid works diff
Voters in New Mexico got a close-up look at two different paths to the governor’s office during a Saturday debate in Albuquerque. Instead of a traditional setup, the event used a game-like format where candidates answered questions from local groups and earned flags from undecided voters for clear r
Back in 2003, a simple checklist was made to help doctors spot neck pain that shoots down the arm. The checklist looks for four clues: pain that moves when you lift your arm, a specific spot of numbness in one finger, a weak muscle in your arm, and a certain test that makes the pain travel when your
Los Angeles voters face a tough choice in the upcoming mayoral election, with three main candidates vying for support. Among them, the current mayor has the advantage of name recognition but struggles with rising skepticism. She counts on wealthy entertainment figures for backing but must also addre
The first thought that pops up for many families is whether a child’s choice or the parent’s wish should guide their sports path. In a recent gathering of parents at St. Michael’s Country Day School, the conversation turned to what kids actually gain from playing and how parents can help without ove
A store worker in Chicago narrowly escaped a brutal robbery last month that set off a violent chain of events ending in a police officer’s death. The manager at a local Family Dollar store described hiding in fear as two men forced their way in, demanding money while waving a gun. One suspect report
The Florida Legislature has redrawn the map for Congressional District 16, merging Sarasota and Manatee with Hardee, DeSoto and parts of Pinellas. The change means many towns that were once split across different districts now share one representative. Three well‑known Republicans—Sydney Gruters, G
The former president is heading to Florida for his first public appearance since a recent security scare. This trip isn't just about politics—it's a chance to reconnect with supporters and test the mood of a key voting group. The Villages, a massive retirement community known for its strong Republic
The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th
Senegal’s lawmakers just passed a new voting law that could let former opposition leader Ousmane Sonko run in the 2029 presidential race. The bill was approved with a large margin: 128 members voted for it, only 11 opposed and two stayed neutral. Sonko, who was barred from the 2024 election be
