When it comes to severe mental illness (SMI), just knowing if treatments work isn't enough. Policy makers need to know if they're a good use of limited healthcare funds. That's where cost-effectiveness studies come in. But, these studies are scarce when it comes to lifestyle interventions for people
Breast cancer is a tough enemy, and scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One important target is a protein called TGFβ RII. This protein helps cancer cells grow and spread. But finding a drug that can block this protein without causing nasty side effects is like finding a needle i
On Monday, a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank was attacked by gunmen. The attack, which happened in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, left three people dead and seven injured. This incident comes amidst a surge in violence since Hamas's attack from Gaza last October. The victims
On January 6, Vice President Kamala Harris will face a tough job. She'll preside over the counting of the Electoral College votes that show Donald Trump as the winner, even though she was on the losing side. This task, required by the Constitution, has been done by many vice presidents before. It's
Let's talk about Israel's approach to fighting wars. Two veterans who've seen action in both fair and unfair wars share their thoughts. They say the 2003 Iraq War was a mistake, causing lots of civilian deaths. They believe in the 'just war' principles, which aim to make warfare fair. These vets sp
After breast cancer treatment, many women think their life goes back to normal. But a hidden condition, called lymphedema, can appear out of nowhere. Researchers kept an eye on 101 women for a year. Every three months, they measured the women's arms with simple tools like a tape measure and a perome
Did you know that dementia and memory loss are costing our society a lot? And it's not getting cheaper. That's why some scientists decided to test out a special program to help older people who might get dementia. This program, called a multi-domain intervention, tries to tackle memory loss from man
Rep. Dan Meuser from Pennsylvania has thrown his support behind Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana for the House Speaker position. With the Republican Party holding a slim one-vote majority, the decision is crucial, especially for certifying the 2024 election results. Meuser believes that Johnson's jo
Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans, was bustling with activity on a recent Friday night. Tourists spilled out of bars with colorful drinks, and a risk-taker danced on a column in just a thong and cowboy hat. Joseph Holmes, a 25-year-old tap dancer, was out there too, performing for tips just l
Amazon Prime Video is cooking up an exciting new documentary about former First Lady Melania Trump. This film, set for a global release in late 2025, is designed to give viewers a unique look into Melania's life. She's even helping to produce it, along with some big names in the industry like Fernan
