Ever stopped to think how our well-being is tied to the planet's health? That's what we call Planetary Health. It’s a simple concept: a healthy Earth means healthy people. But humans have been messing with the planet, and it’s hurting us too. Enter planetary empathy – understanding we’re all in this
Keir Starmer has set his sights on six essential areas he believes need immediate attention before the next election. These areas include healthcare, housing, education, policing, net-zero goals, and the economy. His team wants to make it clear that this isn't a radical overhaul, even though his app
New York City police have shared clear surveillance images of someone they want to talk to about the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson. The photos, taken from security cameras, show most of the person's face. This happened right before Thompson was shot and killed early Wednesday morn
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently announced that the state Senate will push for a ban on all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products during the next legislative session. This move comes as a response to concerns about the growing number of retailers exploiting loopholes
Imagine dark mountain paths and broken roads. These are the daily challenges for healthcare workers in rural Nepal, making it tough to transport tuberculosis (TB) samples for testing. Enter the drones! A project launched these flying helpers to carry sputum samples swiftly to advanced labs. This stu
Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealth Group's insurance division, UnitedHealthcare, was killed by gunfire on Wednesday morning. The shocking incident occurred outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan. This brutal act is suspected to be a targeted attack, although details are still
Managing Type 2 diabetes used to be all about the numbers—keeping those blood sugar levels in check. But doctors are now saying it's time to look broader. It's about your overall health, your mind as much as your body, your daily habits, and even where you live. There's a new digital tool called the
New York City saw a big dip in crime rates in November 2024. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that crime fell by nearly 6 percent. This drop was mainly due to fewer murders, robberies, and burglaries. The NYPD also reported a significant decrease in shootings, with 61 fewer incid
Terrance Lindsey-Bynum, a 33-year-old from Gary, Indiana, was given time served for threatening a Regional Health Systems worker over the phone. The incident happened on Valentine's Day, February 14. Lindsey-Bynum, who was a patient at Regional, called the employee to ask for housing help. He grew u
Benzathine penicillin G (BPG) is a lifesaver for people with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). It stops the disease from getting worse. But getting patients to stick to their BPG shots is a global problem. This review looked at why patients might not take their BPG and what helps them stay on track. T
