Understanding how faith impacts mental health is tricky. Some studies say it helps, others say it doesn't. Most of these studies look at a single point in time, but a recent one from the Netherlands took a closer look over nine years. Researchers wanted to see how faith, depression, and thoughts of
When someone has a major stroke, doctors often use two treatments: drugs to dissolve clots and a procedure to remove them. But how much time passes between these treatments can be important. Researchers wanted to know if the time between giving clot-busting drugs and opening the blocked artery affe
China has been making big strides in the world of medicine. Since 2016, they've been approving new drugs at a faster pace. These drugs are called innovative because they are new and not sold anywhere else. The country's health authority, the NMPA, has been working hard to make sure these drugs get t
Big tech companies are in a fierce race to build the infrastructure needed to power AI. This race is not just about building data centers. It's also about securing deals with cloud providers and investing in cutting-edge technology. The stakes are high, with estimates suggesting that up to $4 trilli
A long-time Microsoft worker has decided to leave the company. He said he couldn't stay because Microsoft sells cloud services to the Israeli military. This engineer, Scott Sutfin-Glowski, worked at Microsoft for 13 years. He told his coworkers this would be his last week. He said he couldn't suppo
In Denham Springs, St. Francis Episcopal Church is hosting a big garage sale. It's happening on October 17th and 18th, from 7 a. m. to 3 p. m. each day. You can find all sorts of stuff there: clothes, toys, home decor, tools, and more. The money raised goes to support the church's work in the commun
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition. It affects people in different ways. But what about transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people with MS? This group is often overlooked in research. Yet, they face unique challenges. TGD people with MS may undergo gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAH
Microsoft is exploring a new way to let people play games without paying. They are testing a free version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. This version would show ads before you can play. Right now, only Microsoft employees can try it out. They can play certain games they already own, try out free games on wee
President Donald Trump's recent moves to use the National Guard in ways that go against local leaders' wishes have sparked a big legal fight. This isn't just about sending soldiers to different states; it's about who has the power to make these decisions and how far the president can go. Trump sees
Pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition where blood pressure in the heart-to-lung system is too high, has long been a challenge to treat. But there's new hope on the horizon. A recent study has shown that a drug called sotatercept can make a big difference for people newly diagnosed with this co
