In the early hours of Thursday, Israel's military responded with deadly force to a missile and drone attack by the Houthi militant group. Nine people were killed and three injured when Israeli airstrikes hit a port and oil facility near Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Houthis, backed by Iran, had launch
It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York
For years, atherosclerosis has been linked to both inflammation and lipid buildup. But even with the best lipid-lowering treatments, some patients still show high inflammatory markers. This is where anti-inflammatory therapies come in, aiming to tackle this leftover risk. Let's explore the main infl
Scientists recently explored a new way to make flexible ureteroscopy safer and more efficient. They created a device called the PT Scope™ that can control pressure and temperature during procedures. This tool was tested in multiple healthcare centers to see if it works as intended. Imagine trying t
Fasting and restricting eating times, like during Ramadan, is known to have health benefits. However, the effects of this practice during pregnancy are still a mystery, especially when it comes to the long-term health of kids after they're born. A recent look at various studies tried to piece togeth
Violence in a relationship is never okay. When it happens between partners, it's called intimate partner violence (IPV). Zambia, in sub-Saharan Africa, sees a lot of this. So, let's talk about how common it is, what makes it more likely, and where it happens the most among women aged 15 to 49. We'll
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the growth of premature babies. These tiny newborns, born earlier than expected, already face higher risks of sickness and death. A study from a health service in Carapicuíba, São Paulo, between 2020 and 2023, shed light on how this global health cri
Headaches aren't just grown-up problems—kids can get them too. In fact, many kids end up in the emergency room because of headaches. Doctors in the ER have a tricky job: they need to figure out if the headache is just a common problem like a migraine or a tension headache, or if it's something more
Last week, the news community in Arizona faced a sad loss. Ana Orsini, a beloved news anchor for Tucson-based CBS affiliate KOLD-TV 13 News, passed away unexpectedly after a brain aneurysm. Her co-anchors, Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier, announced the news during a live broadcast, visibly shocked a
Ever since the New England Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the future of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo has been uncertain. An NFL insider, Tom E. Curran, recently shared an interesting perspective on NBC Sports Boston's "Arbella Early Edition. " He mentioned that Mike Vrabel, a P
