City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f
Postmedia Studios, a unit of Postmedia Network Inc. , and Elevation Pictures have joined forces to back Canadian feature projects. The first joint effort is the documentary “Fire Weather, ” made for CBC and produced by Elevation Pictures and Mercury Films. The film follows the story of wildfires, dr
City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know
Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of high blood pressure. This is due to aging and big changes in hormones. Exercise is known to help manage blood pressure. But, how much and what kind of exercise works best? This is what a recent study tried to find out. The study looked at different types
Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local
Falls are a big worry for older adults, and a new study shows that poor vision and home hazards together make this risk even worse. It's not just about having bad eyesight or a messy home; it's the mix of both that really raises the danger. Researchers looked at data from over 4, 600 older adults i
Falls, often due to trips or slips, are a big worry, especially for older folks. When people feel unsteady, they might avoid certain activities, thinking they're too risky. But how do people judge how bad a stumble is? Does it matter if you're falling forward or backward? And does age change this ju
Post Malone and his ex-fiancée, Hee Sung "Jamie" Park, have finally reached a custody agreement for their 3-year-old daughter. The details are private, but the fact that they settled is a big deal. This wasn't an easy process. Park wanted the case moved to Los Angeles, where child support payments
Post-surgery pain management is a hot topic in nursing research. It is a critical area of study. The focus is on understanding the latest trends and key areas of interest. This is done through a method called bibliometric analysis. This method helps to see what's trending and where the focus is
Post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) is a condition that affects many people who have had a stroke. The good news is that most individuals with PSE can manage their seizures effectively with the right medications. These medications are known as anti-seizure medications (ASMs). However, not all ASMs are create
