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Jun 01 2026SPORTS

Why NHL legend’s brain matters for future athletes

Claude Lemieux’s family is making a bold move after his sudden death. They’ve decided to donate his brain to research focused on brain injuries common in contact sports. This isn’t just about hockey—it’s part of a larger effort to understand how repeated hits to the head affect athletes over time.

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Big breakthroughs are coming in children's health

Over the past ten years, medical science has made huge strides in keeping kids healthy worldwide. Simple steps like safe sleep positions, vaccines, and car seats have saved countless young lives. But what’s next for children’s health? Experts are now pointing to 10 key research areas that could brin

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Unexpected link between gum health and fertility surprises researchers

Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

What menopause teaches us about culture and health

Menopause is a universal experience, yet it looks different depending on where a woman lives. In some countries, it’s treated as a normal life stage. In others, it gets medicalized into a problem that needs fixing. Hot flashes aren’t the same everywhere—some women rarely get them while others deal w

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Belly Fat May Raise Dementia Risk More Than Weight Alone

A large study tracking over 327, 000 adults in the UK found that deep belly fat, not just overall weight, may increase dementia risk. Out of those tracked, nearly 9, 000 developed dementia during the study. The strongest link was with vascular dementia, a type tied to poor blood flow in the brain, f

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

How Your Early Life Brain Power Might Protect You From Your Neighborhood Later On

Researchers followed 1, 149 men aged 61 to 73 across the U. S. to see how where they lived in their later years affected their thinking skills. They focused on five key areas: problem-solving, memory for recent events, how fast the brain processes information, word recall speed, and spatial awarenes

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Jun 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How New Faces Are Shaking Up the SNL Scene

The world of Saturday Night Live isn’t just about quick jokes and funny faces. Behind the scenes, it’s a marathon of late nights and endless rehearsals. Most performers say the show chews people up and spits them out. But Ashley Padilla sees it differently. She believes the real magic happens when t

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Jun 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

How city living shapes kids' gut health: A closer look at pollution and playgrounds

Growing up in a big city means dealing with noise, crowds, and—less obviously—tiny bits of metals like lead and cadmium that sneak into the air and food. These substances aren’t always obvious, but they might be quietly changing the trillions of bacteria living in children’s guts. A recent study fol

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Malta’s ruling party keeps power in tight election win

Malta’s Labour Party has secured its fourth straight election victory, but this time with a smaller lead than before. Prime Minister Robert Abela called it a win for everyone, saying voters backed his party’s plans for the country. Still, the margin dropped compared to 2022, when Labour won more tha

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

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