For a long time, we've known that people with severe mental health issues don't live as long as the rest of us. But what about those living in a huge, diverse city like New York City? That's a different story. Let's dive into the numbers. Adults 18 and up with serious mental illness (SMI) in NYC h
Iran has been a longstanding thorn in the side of the US, with tensions escalating significantly over the past few years. The situation has reached a boiling point with Trump's statements about Iran. Trump has openly directed his advisers to take drastic measures if Iran were to assassinate him. Th
Wildfires have been raging across the United States and Canada, spewing smoke. This smoke has made air quality worse in some regions of the U. S. , particularly in the west. The Environmental Protection Agency has an 'Exceptional Events' rule, which allows states to ignore pollution monito
Industrialization is changing how people live in both eastern and western regions of China. This shift has sparked curiosity among researchers about how it affects the gut microbiome and resistome. Imagine the gut microbiome as a tiny ecosystem living inside us. Each person has a unique mix
The importance of regular pregnancy check-ups, also called antenatal care (ANC), is huge. They help lower the chances of health problems for both mothers and babies. But, not everyone in Ethiopia has equal access to these services. This is a big issue that needs to be talked about. People in Ethiop
In American cities, racial inequalities in pay are a big problem. It's no secret that big cities have more job opportunities. This is great for gaining skills and experience. The term "experience factor" is used to describe this. Usually, workers in big cities earn more. However, for Black and Latin
Have you ever thought about how schools choose who goes where? Like a big sorting hat. There's more to it than what meets the eye. Schools have always been a place for learning and growing, but what if something more complicated wants in? Something we call polygenic scores, which are like a report
Two prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, found themselves in a tough spot. They were both transferred out of the resentencing unit in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. According to their legal claims they were targeted. The reason? They supported the Menendez brothers' re
In a surprising turn of events, a Black church in Washington DC has gained control over the use of the Proud Boys name and symbols. This development stems from a December 2020 incident when members of the extreme right-wing group vandalized the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church and bu
Vaccines come from different places and times, even if not made in the USA. In the 1980s someone was brewing up a new vaccine in China. A vaccine to fight polio. It was called the Sabin strains-derived inactivated polio vaccine (sIPV). This vaccine is part of the polio research legacy, so it is
