In the digital age, figuring out where people stand on political issues is a big deal. It helps in understanding public opinion and spotting fake news or hate speech. A recent study dug into how well computer models can guess political leanings by looking at social media posts, specifically tweets f
A recent meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took an unexpected turn. Instead of the usual data-driven discussions, the CDC scientists found themselves defending vaccine safety and effectiveness against skep
Moms who had tough times as kids can sometimes struggle with parenting. They might not feel confident or might not know how to handle certain situations. This can be tough on both them and their kids. A new program is trying to change that. It's called a mindful mothering intervention. The idea is
Nvidia, the AI chip powerhouse, saw its shares reach a new peak on Wednesday, climbing to $154. 31 each. This marks a 4. 3% increase from the previous day's close, pushing the company's total value to $3. 76 trillion. This makes Nvidia the most valuable company globally, surpassing tech giants like
In Isare, a big problem is that many people don't have enough information or access to birth control. This leads to more unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Nurses can help change this by teaching and spreading the word about contraception. To understand how nurses can make a
Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou
Phthalates are sneaky chemicals that can mess with our bodies, especially the male reproductive system. One of the worst offenders is di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHxP). Even though Europe banned it in 2020, people are still getting exposed to it. How? Well, sunscreen might be the culprit. Some sunscreens
During a recent congressional hearing, it was revealed that Voice of America (VOA) may have been used to broadcast President Donald Trump's message to Iranians in Farsi during U. S. military strikes. This disclosure has sparked concerns about the traditionally independent news service's role and int
Medicare supports many women, but it's missing something big. It helps over a million women of childbearing age who live with disabilities. Yet, it's the only major health insurance in the US that doesn't have to cover birth control. This is a problem. Other health plans must cover contraceptives.
The cerebellum, a part of the brain that helps with movement, can cause problems when it's not working right. To understand this better, researchers did an experiment with monkeys. They temporarily stopped signals from the cerebellum while the monkeys did reaching tasks. This made the monkeys move t
