A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an
Pregnant Hispanic/Latino women were asked to join a program that helps keep their weight healthy. The study wanted to see if the way the sessions were run—either in a small group or one‑on‑one—and the type of advice given mattered for how many people actually used their vouchers to buy fruit and veg
In Maine, a child’s world is built on the same bedroom, bus stop, and friends each day. When that foundation cracks because a family can’t pay rent, the impact ripples through the child’s health, school, and future. Rising rents have pushed many families to the brink; one missed paycheck or medical
A young doctor once met a delivery driver who had lost two legs because of diabetes that went untreated. The man didn’t know how much his high blood sugar cost him until he was in the hospital. That meeting sparked a question that many medical students share: are we being taught to stop problems bef
In Cambodia, many young people do not know how risky sex can be. They also face a high rate of pregnancies that were not planned. Scientists wanted to see how much good could come from two ideas: 1) giving almost all young people the full set of HIV prevention tools and testing, as called f
A new study shows that a simple blood test might reveal whether someone is likely to develop Alzheimer’s up to five years before any memory problems appear. The test looks for an imbalance between harmful molecules called free radicals and the body’s own antioxidants. The research was carried out b
In Lagos, female sex workers face a high risk of catching HIV. A new study looked at how ready they are to try pre‑exposure prophylaxis, a daily pill that can stop infection before it starts. The researchers asked women who had never used PrEP about their thoughts and plans. The findings show that
Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that can spread quickly to other parts of the body. It starts in the cells that give skin its color. Spotting it early is crucial for effective treatment. One way to check for melanoma is by using the ABCDE guide. Look for moles that are asymmetrical, have u
Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported
A long study followed almost 3, 000 older adults for twenty years. Only one type of brain exercise stood out: “speed training. ” These games asked participants to spot and move on visual clues quickly. Those who did the initial five‑week program and then had refresher sessions at about one
