The world of reproductive medicine is facing a big hurdle: implantation failure. About two-thirds of these failures are due to the uterus not being ready to accept an embryo. Current models just don't cut it when it comes to mimicking the complex environment of the endometrium, the lining of the ute
In the heart of Pennsylvania, a troubling trend emerged between October 2024 and March 2025. This trend involved a surge in severe withdrawal symptoms among opioid users. This was not due to the opioids themselves, but rather a sneaky addition of medetomidine. This substance is usually a sedative
Contraceptive care is supposed to be all about the person. But there are hidden hurdles that make it tough. Most studies look at big-picture issues. They talk about things like how hard it is to get to a clinic or how much a service costs. The idea is that if these problems are fixed, people will ha
The Republican Party has a new plan for federal student loans. They want to make big changes to how students borrow and repay money for college. This plan aims to simplify the repayment process and cut federal spending by over $330 billion. The goal is to help pay for extended tax cuts. The plan in
The House of Representatives, led by Republicans, has stopped an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal app. This app allows for encrypted messaging. Hegseth is accused of sharing sensitive military information about operations in Yemen in March. This information was
Harvard University recently shared two significant reports. These reports focused on antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias. They highlighted issues that arose among students after the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. The university's president, Alan Garber, apologized for the institution's shortc
Snapchat is changing its plans again. The app was going to get a simpler look, but now it's not. Why? Because users in North America didn't like it. They lost about 1 million users in this region. This news came out in their latest financial report. In the past year, Snapchat tried out a new design
A tough academic year is behind us, and it's clear that the October 2023 events in Israel had a ripple effect on campuses across the country. Tensions that had been brewing for a while finally boiled over, leading to protests and even violent clashes. Students reported feeling targeted and isolated
Non-small cell lung cancer often requires surgery. But, before the operation, there is a lot that can be done to help patients. One of the ways is by getting patients ready with a fast, mixed program before the surgery. This program is designed to improve how patients feel and function after thei
The College of Cardinals met for the sixth time on a Tuesday morning. This gathering was special because it was just days before the big election on May 7. The meeting started with a prayer and a thoughtful talk by Abbot Donato Ogliari. Over 180 cardinals were there, with more than 120 of them havin
