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Jul 06 2025EDUCATION

Schools in Zimbabwe Take a Stand Against Violence

In Zimbabwe, a unique effort is underway to tackle violence in schools. The focus is on Catholic-run primary schools, where a program called Safe Schools is being developed. This program aims to reduce violence from teachers and bullying among students. It's not just about creating a new program but

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Money's Role in Abuse and Sadness

In Peru, women between 15 and 49 face a tough situation. Many experience abuse from their partners. This often leads to deep sadness. But money is a big part of this story. People usually talk about the pain and suffering when they discuss abuse. However, they don't often talk about money. But mone

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Spotting Trouble Early: Using Tech to Help Rural Kids

In China's Chaoshan region, a big problem is hurting kids who are left behind when their parents move to cities for work. These kids face many types of harm, like being hit, ignored, or bullied. This is called poly-victimization, and it's a serious issue. A recent study looked into this problem. It

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

How Well Does MRI Spot Knee Cartilage Damage Compared to a Special CT Scan?

Knee injuries are a common issue, and figuring out how bad they are is crucial for treatment. Two main ways to look inside the knee are MRI and a special type of CT scan called weight-bearing CT arthrography (WBCTa). This study wanted to see how well MRI does at spotting cartilage damage compared to

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Jul 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Heartfelt Goodbye to Julian McMahon

Julian McMahon, known for his role in "Nip/Tuck, " has passed away at 56 after a private fight with cancer. His co-star, Dylan Walsh, shared a heartfelt message, reminiscing about their time together on the show. Walsh joked about meeting McMahon for a martini, recalling their shared laughs and insi

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Jul 06 2025SPORTS

Yankees' Pitching Puzzle: Schmidt's Injury and the Road Ahead

The New York Yankees are facing a tough situation with Clarke Schmidt's likely Tommy John surgery. This means he'll be out for the rest of this season and probably most of the next one. The team is now scrambling to figure out how to fill this big gap in their starting rotation. Schmidt has been a

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Faith and Drinking: A Look at Deaf College Students

Deaf and hard-of-hearing college students face unique challenges. One area that's not often talked about is how their faith impacts their drinking habits. Researchers wanted to know if religion plays a role in their decisions about alcohol. They spoke to 50 students at Gallaudet University. The stu

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Better Outcomes for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic cancer is tough to beat, but new surgical techniques and drugs are giving patients a fighting chance. One such method is removing parts of the porto-mesenteric veins along with the pancreas. This approach is now being used more often for tumors that were once considered too advanced for s

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Jul 06 2025HEALTH

A Simple Trick to Help Healing After Gut Surgery

Chyme reinfusion (CR) is a straightforward method that reconnects parts of the digestive system. It's like giving the gut a shortcut to heal itself. This technique is often used after surgeries involving fistulas or ostomies. The main goal was to see how CR affects recovery after these types of surg

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

Yeast from Poland: Tiny Microbes with Big Potential

In Poland, scientists found something interesting: tiny red yeasts that can break down fats. They tested 130 different types of these yeasts. Out of all of them, 12 stood out because they were really good at breaking down fats. These special yeasts are all from the same family, called Rhodotorula.

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