People have different ideas about what counts as an abortion. This isn't just a medical or legal question. It's also about what everyday folks think. A recent study looked into this by asking over 2, 600 people from three western U. S. states what they consider abortion. The study found that people
In Iran, picking the right leaders for medical universities is a big deal. These leaders also run the health systems in their areas. So, it's important to get it right. But how do they choose them? And what skills should these leaders have? This piece looks at how Iran does it and compares it to oth
Brandy and Monica are back together, and fans are in for a treat. They are going on their first-ever joint tour, called "The Boy Is Mine Tour, " starting October 16th in Cincinnati. The tour will hit 24 cities across the U. S. , including big names like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York, wrapping
Nvidia has rolled out its latest GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs, designed for both desktops and laptops. These new graphics cards come with support for ray tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. The desktop version of the RTX 5050 starts at $249 and features 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is a bit outdate
In a surprising turn of events, President Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following a period of intense exchanges. This came after Trump publicly criticized Israel for planning further strikes on Iran, despite a recently agreed-upon truce. The ceasefire, which aims to halt 12 da
Donald Trump made a surprising announcement on Truth Social. He said China can now buy oil from Iran. This is a big change. The US had been putting sanctions on China for doing this very thing. Trump seemed happy about it. He even said it was his great honor to make this happen. This news came afte
Hormone therapy is a big deal for many transgender women. It helps them feel more like themselves. But what's the right amount of estradiol to take? Guidelines say 100-200 pg/mL. But does this range really work? A recent study looked at this question. It checked if the recommended estradiol levels
Hip fractures are a big deal, especially for older folks. They can lead to serious health problems and even death. So, how do different countries handle this issue? Let's take a look at five high-income countries and see how they manage hip fracture care. First, it's important to understand what re
More places are allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide. This means doctors and nurses can refuse to help, which is called conscientious objection. Some people think this is okay. They say it protects the rights of medical workers. Others disagree. They argue it stops patients from getting the care
Plants from other places often do better than local ones in the U. S. But why? Some say it's because they come from somewhere else. Others think it's because they grow quickly. A big study looked at over 11, 000 plant types in nearly 70, 000 spots across the country. It found that foreign plants usu
