Ever wondered how different teeth straightening methods impact your jaw joints? Clear aligners, or CAs, have become super popular in the last few decades. But, there's not much solid evidence on how they affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is like the hinge that connects your jaw to your
Teachers in Marblehead are continuing their strike, leading to the third day of school closures. Jonathan Heller, co-president of the Marblehead Education Association, said the town wants quality schools and can afford them. He believes voters would support a property tax increase to fund better wag
Republicans have hung onto their seat in the House of Representatives, securing their power grasp on Washington. With wins in California and Arizona, the Republicans now control both houses of Congress. This means big changes could be on the way, ranging from tax cuts to tougher immigration laws. Bu
Ever wondered why some things stick around longer than others? In the world of cataract surgery, one technique has been a real keeper. We're talking about Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis, or CCC for short. This method of cutting the lens's outer layer has been the go-to choice for surgeons for
Breast cancer isn't just a health issue; it can also turn into a financial struggle, especially for young adults aged 18 to 39. Though they make up a small portion of those diagnosed, they're more likely to face money problems. But why do these financial troubles stick around for so long? The answer
In a significant legal ruling, a jury awarded three former Iraqi detainees a total of $42 million. This decision held a US defense contractor, CACI Premier Technology, responsible for their torture at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War. The former detainees, a middle school principal, a fruit ven
In Eastern Ontario, mental health and addiction workers are growing frustrated with the slow pace of contract negotiations. The union representing over 240 workers at Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (AMHS-KFLA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the p
A young man from Montgomery, Jaquez Myrick, was caught with a Glock pistol that could fire like a machine gun near Tuskegee University. A deadly shooting happened there, but he says he didn't shoot at anyone. A federal agent wrote that Myrick admitted firing his gun but wasn't aiming at people. A T
Comedian Chloe Fineman has shared a tearful story about her experience with Elon Musk during his hosting gig on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) in May 2021. Fineman revealed that the Tesla CEO's comments reduced her to tears after he criticized a sketch she worked hard on. The "SNL" cast member revealed
Think about married Muslim women in Turkey for a moment. What influences their decision to use contraceptives? A recent study took a close look at this. It found that their religious views and spiritual beliefs play a big role. Imagine trying to understand how these women balance their faith with m
