You might not think about it, but stopping breastfeeding early could have some serious health effects. Scientists did a study with mice to find out why this might increase the risk of breast cancer, especially for women who don't breastfeed for long. Past research showed that mice who stopped breast
In 2025, women's sports are expected to hit new heights, thanks to a huge change in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The league is about to welcome its 16th team, which is set to start playing in 2026. This big move is backed by a massive investment of $110 million from the IMA Financial G
When the Covid public health emergency ended, the U. S. government required states to re-evaluate Medicaid eligibility. This led to a massive shake-up, with over 25 million people losing coverage. Many kids, like Isabella Quintana, were dropped due to paperwork issues. Isabella's family had to pay $
Scientists are exploring a unique way to diagnose ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. They're studying an antibody called anti-integrin αvβ6. Imagine you're playing with magnets. This antibody acts like a special kind of magnet that sticks only to certain cells. When too many o
Radiohead's bassist, Colin Greenwood, is known for his candid photos of the band, now compiled in his book, "How to Disappear: A Portrait of Radiohead. " Recently, he talked about his experiences, the band's private reunion, and his hopes for future performances. Greenwood, who just completed a tour
This holiday season, Americans are set to overspend on unwanted gifts, racking up a whopping $10. 1 billion in disappointing presents. That's right, nearly 53% of adults in the US will unwrap at least one gift they don't like. The average cost of these unwanted gifts has risen to $72, up from $66 la
Warfarin, an old but still widely used blood thinner, is usually managed by family doctors through lab tests in Canada. But in Nova Scotia, community pharmacists are taking a different approach called CPAMS. They're doing point-of-care INR tests and managing warfarin therapy. This isn't just about t
Over the past two decades, have wines from the Old World (OW) and New World (NW) become more alike in taste? To find out, researchers looked at wine reviews from two time periods: 1997-2001 and 2014-2018. They examined 31 wines each year, focusing on descriptors used by seven expert critics. The goa
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazilian users on Telegram have been diving into conspiracies about the New World Order (NWO), Globalism, and QAnon. A recent study explored how these communities form and discuss these ideas. The findings showed that NWO and Globalism act as the core beliefs, keeping t
In a surprising move, Greenwich's Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to seek a temporary restraining order against the Board of Education. The vote comes after both boards appointed different candidates to fill a school board vacancy. The selectmen argue that the BOE's actions were illegal, while the BOE
