A judge in New York has made a significant ruling in Donald Trump's hush money case. The judge, Juan Merchan, said that Trump's election win doesn't change the fact that he should be sentenced. In an 18-page decision, Merchan explained his reasons. One key point is that a president-elect isn't immun
You might think that watching a basketball game is just about the action on the court. But there's a lot more to it, especially when it comes to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league. Fans aren't always happy, and that's a big problem. This study used some fancy methods called Structural E
Attending CES 2025 in Las Vegas? Among the 2. 5 million square feet of exhibits showcasing everything from smart bird feeders to advanced prosthetics, don't miss the Variety Entertainment Summit. Happening at the Aria Resort & Casino on January 8, this is where the future of entertainment meets tech
Let's talk about why young people in Nepal make the choices they do about sex. It's a big deal, especially when you think about how culture, money, and learning about sex play a huge part. This look into what influences these choices among Nepali teens is important for everyone to understand. Cultu
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effecti
Imagine having a stroke and then living with unbearable pain for the rest of your life. This is the reality for many people who suffer from central poststroke pain syndrome (CPSP). One method that doctors use to manage this severe pain is deep brain stimulation (DBS). But how effective is it, and wh
The EN ISO 15189:2022 standard, released on December 6, 2022, is a major update for medical labs across Europe. It replaces the older standards EN ISO 15189:2012 and EN ISO 22870:2016. The European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EFLM) has created a new guide to help labs u
Imagine this: a person's sexual identity can influence their mental health in adulthood. But how? A recent study dug into this topic. They looked at a bunch of adults in their early and mid-adulthood years. The goal? To find out if having a flexible sexual identity, what scientists call "sexual flui
In the early days of January 2025, Fullerton, California, was struck by a tragedy that shocked the community. A small plane, identified as a single-engine Van’s RV-10, crashed into a local furniture factory after taking off from a nearby airport. This unfortunate event resulted in two fatalities onb
Skeletal muscle dysfunction (SMD) is a serious problem for folks with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It affects how well they get better and live their lives. Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, play a big role in this. They keep their networks in check through something called mi
