A new drive has started to raise money for a center that helps kids and families after Hurricane Ian took away its main building in 2022. The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) has kicked off the first part of a bigger plan called Lifting Up, Building Strength. Its goal is to finish the inside
Researchers tracked how often a drug called bevacizumab improved survival without causing new lung damage in people fighting the most common type of lung cancer that starts outside the lungs. The study looked at adults who had never been treated for this cancer but were about to start a standard fir
Breanna Stewart, a standout from Central New York, has become a key figure in reshaping how women’s basketball is compensated. She helped negotiate a landmark deal that will funnel over $1 billion into player salaries and benefits through 2032. This agreement introduces the first full revenue‑
New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow
Doctors often feel uneasy when caring for adults with intellectual disabilities. That uncertainty can lead to rushed exams or missed problems, making healthcare harder for this group. A new study tackles the problem by creating a quick test—the SEC-ID—to check how confident doctors feel in these sit
Healdsburg’s Little Saint, a 100% plant‑based eatery that opened on Earth Day 2022, is backing a fresh cooking series called “Climate Kitchen. ” The show will be hosted by Maggie Baird, who runs the nonprofit Support + Feed and is known for promoting vegan options worldwide. The restaurant’s owne
Laura Hine, a Pinellas County School Board member, has spent over a decade trying to understand why some schools in her area struggle while others don’t. Her journey started when her child was about to start kindergarten at a nearby school with a "D" grade and a Title I label—a term she didn’t even
A growing group of social media personalities and wellness influencers are painting nicotine as a harmless, even beneficial, natural boost for the brain. Figures like Jillian Michaels and Tucker Carlson have suggested nicotine can sharpen focus, protect against diseases like Parkinson’s, and even en
It started as a quick scroll on a phone screen. Lauryn Muller, just 18, saw Donald Trump call California’s governor “stupid” and “low IQ” because of his dyslexia. To her, those words weren’t just political shots—they felt like punches aimed at her own years of hard work. She grew up knowing her brai
Alycia Baumgardner, known in the ring as "The Bomb, " isn't just another boxer with a few belts. She's flipping the script on what it means to be a champion. At a time when women's boxing struggles for attention, Baumgardner steps in not just to win matches but to rewrite the rules. Her journey from
