The trial of Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran, has grabbed attention due to his actions on a New York City subway in May 2023. Penny is accused of using a chokehold on Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with known struggles with mental health, leaving Neely dead. Penny's lawyer argue
On Monday, two Indianapolis cops will stand trial for the death of a 39-year-old Black man during a mental health crisis. The officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, were indicted in April 2023 for their role in the incident. They face multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and batter
Canada is facing a shortage of geriatricians, and this problem is only getting worse. These doctors are vital for looking after the health of older adults. To understand why new geriatricians choose their first practice location, we conducted a survey in 2023. Imagine you're a young doctor speciali
Israeli airplanes bombed a village in southern Lebanon on Sunday, while soldiers attacked other nearby towns still controlled by Israel. This happened just a few days after a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah was agreed upon. No casualties were reported right away. Both the Israeli mil
Scientists have built a smart scaffold that helps in repairing damaged nerves using light. The scaffold is made with nanoparticles that release a gas called nitric oxide (NO) when hit by a special light called near-infrared light. This gas helps nerve cells grow and heal. The special thing about thi
Jerod Mayo is having a tough first year as the New England Patriots' head coach. The team's record is a disappointing 3-9, and there have been several off-field issues. Some people are wondering if Mayo and his coaching staff will stay next season. Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his son, Jonathan,
Malaria during pregnancy can be dangerous. But with growing resistance to common treatments, new solutions are needed. One promising drug is dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP), which requires taking for several days. Yet, even simple, single-dose treatments often miss the mark. This issue leaves ex
India is getting older. By 2050, one out of every five people in the country will be over 60. This shift in population means that the need for geriatric and palliative care is growing. But how much do we really know about this need? Not much, especially when it comes to a national perspective. A rec
Four years back, Jay Bhattacharya was shunned by colleagues at Stanford and silenced on social media for his views on the pandemic. He's come a long way since then. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated him to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If approved, this could be a big win fo
A series of Israeli airstrikes in the northern Gaza region on Saturday left at least 200 people dead, according to local health officials. This tragedy occurred as the United Nations announced a pause in aid deliveries through the main crossing point between Israel and Gaza, due to the theft of seve
