When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Democrats fiercely opposed his immigration policies. Flash forward to his second term, and some Democrats are considering working with Trump on certain immigration bills. This shift shows how divided the Democratic Party is on how to handle Trump’s
Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i
Ever wonder how plants survive harsh conditions like dry spells or salty soils? One key player is the Sec14 gene family, a group of genes with a special domain that helps regulate lipids, the building blocks of cell membranes. This family has been around since the days of yeast, and it's found in al
Ever thought insects could be the key to fighting nutrient deficiencies? Researchers in Kenya explored this idea by feeding young children meals with zinc-rich house crickets and tracking how much zinc their bodies absorbed. The kids, aged 2 to 3 years old, participated in a study from September to
Malnutrition is a big problem in Kenya, and it's not going away anytime soon. But there's a way to fight it that's gaining attention: bringing together different groups to work on it. This is called Multisectoral Nutrition Governance (MNG). When MNG works well, it sets up rules, systems, and ways to
Rural areas often struggle with diet-related health issues, which is why the U. S. Department of Agriculture wants to help. But what makes some rural communities succeed in keeping their people healthy? Let's look at rural northern New England as an example. Instead of focusing on what they lack, we
President Trump's first week back in the White House was packed with actions that hint at what his next four years might look like. He started by pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack, showing he's not holding back. Trump also ended security details for some former officials an
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, has been confirmed as the new U. S. Defense Secretary. The Senate vote was unusually close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie. Some senators had concerns about Hegseth's experience and past allegations. Three Republican senat
The Justice Department, under new leadership, has made a surprising move by limiting prosecutions against people who block reproductive health clinics. In a memo, the department's chief of staff, Chad Mizelle, stated that these cases will only be pursued in exceptional situations. The memo also orde
President Donald Trump has pulled the plug on federal protection for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert. This move comes after Fauci, along with other ex-Trump aides, criticized the former president's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking in North Carolina, Trump shr
