The Dallas City Council has been facing some issues with how they handle their meetings. It is not uncommon for meetings to start late or for items to be suddenly removed from the agenda. This can cause confusion for both city staff and council members who are not aware of the changes. Some council
Brain blockages are a big deal. They are a major cause of strokes around the globe. Doctors are still figuring out the best ways to handle these blockages. A recent gathering of experts shared their thoughts on how to manage these issues. They all agreed that changing lifestyles and using medicines
There is a lot of talk about hormones and how they affect our bodies. Growth hormone and testosterone are two big ones. They play a huge role in our health and performance. If something is off with these hormones, it can lead to serious problems. Think about things like fertility issues, cancer,
In the world of criminal justice, there's a growing trend where courts are starting to see violent crimes as something that can be fixed, not just punished. This is especially true for veterans. Veterans Treatment Courts (VTCs) are a prime example of this shift. These courts bring together judges, p
The House has passed a budget bill that could significantly impact states offering health coverage to immigrants without legal status. This bill, dubbed "One Big Beautiful Bill, " aims to reduce federal Medicaid funding for these states. The affected states, mostly led by Democrats, provide healthca
The latest tax and spending plan from House Republicans is a big deal. It's packed with changes that could shake up consumers' finances. However, there's a glaring omission that has health care advocates raising eyebrows. The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" does not include an extension of the enhanced
The liver is a tough organ. It handles a lot of stuff. But even it has its limits. Metabolic dysfunction-associated alcohol-related liver disease, or MetALD, is a new health problem. It happens when alcohol and metabolic issues team up to mess with the liver. Unlike the usual alcoholic liver disease
In Ghana, breast cancer screening rates among women are low. This is a big problem because early detection is key to fighting breast cancer. Islamic women in Ghana face extra challenges when it comes to getting screened. These challenges are often tied to their culture and religion. Understanding th
Sleep can be a wild ride for some people. REM sleep behavior disorder or RBD is a condition where people act out their dreams. This can lead to injuries for the person with RBD and their sleeping partner. The causes of RBD can vary. In adults, it often comes before a serious brain condition. It
A heart procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is used to fix faulty aortic valves. Sometimes, during this procedure, the new valve doesn't line up perfectly with the old one. This misalignment is called noncoaxial placement. It can be spotted using a special type of imaging
