Crime is a harsh reality in the U. S. , leaving many people with lasting mental health issues. Those from low-income communities and people of color often face the brunt of it. Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs) offer a helping hand by providing mental health care and support services to these underserv
Water scarcity is a growing problem that will affect half of the world's population. It's not just about having enough water; it's about how it affects our health and daily lives. When water is scarce, people get sick from water-borne diseases, don't have enough to eat or drink, and can't work or go
President Joe Biden had a chat with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The White House shared that they discussed efforts to reach a deal to stop fighting in Gaza and bring home the remaining hostages. Biden emphasized the urgency of a ceasefire and the need to increase humanitaria
Dust aerosols are a big deal. They mess with our climate, our health, and how plants grow. But what happens when we change the land around? That's what scientists found out using a special computer model called WRF-Chem. They looked at how land changes in northern China from 2000 to 2020 affected du
You might think that coasts are always buzzing with activity, but how do we really know? Well, one way scientists have been checking is by looking at how brightly lit these areas are at night. Over the past decade, from 2014 to 2023, researchers took a close look at the nighttime lights (NTL) along
Imagine if cancer treatments could be more like a guided missile, hitting only the bad guys while leaving healthy cells unharmed. That's the idea behind antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which are revolutionizing the way we fight certain cancers, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). An A
Last year, many people voted, but many elections were shams. The world is filled with dictators and wannabes. What makes these strongmen stay in power, even after causing harm? Let's look at different types of dictatorships. There are family-run ones like Azerbaijan, police states like Russia, comm
Wildfires don't just burn homes and forests; they can also ignite mental health issues that smolder long after the flames are gone. Dr. Jyoti Mishra, a psychiatrist at the University of California, San Diego, has seen this firsthand. Her family from Los Angeles fled to her home due to fires, and she
Have you ever wondered why eating disorders might run in families? Scientists are starting to look into how trauma experienced by parents and grandparents can influence the next generations. This study, called qualitative, dives deeper into personal stories to understand the real impact. Imagine if
Every year, over 60 million people face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leading to significant health issues and even death. Managing these injuries is tough, with a heavy toll on individuals and society. For the past couple of decades, there's been a rise in clinical trials focusing on neurocriti
