Scientists have started looking at rooftop gardens as a fresh route to better health in busy cities. These spaces sit high above traffic, so they are not like parks on the ground. People think green places help us feel calmer, but we don’t know exactly how or why rooftop gardens work. Resea
South Asian migrants often face a double challenge: living with type 2 diabetes while adjusting to new cultural surroundings. Studies show that their everyday choices about diet, exercise and medication are not made in a vacuum; they echo long‑held traditions and spiritual values. A recent system
Scientists are looking beyond the brain to find clues about mental health. They think that tiny changes in the eye’s retina might signal a higher chance of feeling depressed or anxious. Using a device called optical coherence tomography, researchers scan the retina for patterns that could be linked
Scientists recently tested a new pill for pancreatic cancer and the results were better than expected. In the trial, patients who took the drug lived nearly twice as long compared to those who didn’t. Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers to treat, so this discovery could be a big step fo
Stockton now gives body cameras to all its officers that can instantly switch between more than 50 languages. The city sits in one of the most multicultural parts of California, where nearly half the homes speak something other than English. That mix can slow down police work when every second count
Skokie is considering letting voters decide in November whether to support a $53 million bond issue for new parks and upgrades. The plan includes creating Channelside Park South on an old industrial site and expanding Sports Park East with better sports fields and facilities. If passed, property tax
Shawnee County has taken a quiet but important step toward breathing new life into a historic downtown building. Officials recently approved a plan to support upgrades for Hotel Topeka, a project that could reshape part of the city center. The move allows up to $7 million in bonds to be issued, but
Summer air often feels stickier than what basic humidity readings show. A weather app might list relative humidity at 60-70%, yet stepping outside can feel like walking into a sauna. The problem lies in how humidity percentages work - they compare current moisture to the air's total possible moistur
Staring at screens all day makes eyes feel tired and dry almost instantly. But according to traditional herbal practices, the real problem begins long before those symptoms show up. Many people assume eye strain comes from overuse, yet traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) suggests deeper imbalances in
South Bend is preparing for some major updates that will transform a key part of the city. Starting June 8, Main Street between Marion Street and LaSalle Avenue will close for nearly three weeks. The reason? A new water main pipe is being installed underground. This work is just the beginning of a m
