A big change is happening in New York City. Despite a push from the federal government, New York's congestion toll is still in place. This toll affects most drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan. The system of traffic cameras is still up and running, collecting fees from most cars that ente
The Boston Marathon is set to kick off on a Monday, with weather that's perfect for running. The day will start cool, with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s, but it will warm up nicely by noon, reaching the mid-50s. By afternoon, temperatures will climb to the upper 50s to low 60s, with light
Lupus, or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a tricky condition. It often leads to cardiovascular problems and blood clots. This is due to the complex nature of the disease and its overlap with another condition called antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). People with lupus often have other health is
Drugs are designed to heal, but sometimes, they can harm. This is especially true when it comes to idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury, or iDILI. This condition is tricky. It does not affect everyone who takes a certain medication. It is unpredictable. It can cause serious health problems. It ca
The Boston Marathon is back, and it's bigger than ever. This year, over 30, 000 runners will hit the streets of Boston. Among them are some famous faces from sports, TV, and other fields. They're all there for different reasons—some for personal goals, others for charity, and many just for the thril
People make choices every day. Each choice has a cost. This cost is what is given up to make the choice. For example, if you choose to buy a new video game, the cost is the money spent on the game. This is called an opportunity cost. It is the value of the next best alternative given up to purs
Adolescents with ADHD often struggle with more than just focus and attention. Many also face serious mental health challenges, including thoughts of suicide. A recent investigation dug into how physical activity might play a role in this complex issue. Researchers focused on teens aged 12 to 17 wit
Exercise has long been known to lower the chances of getting cancer and help with treatment. But how exactly does it work? One interesting idea is that exercise might help by sending out tiny messengers called extracellular vesicles. These vesicles are like little packages that cells use to talk
A study was conducted to see how well new diabetes medications work. One hundred patients with type 2 diabetes were involved. The focus was on how these drugs affect two specific health markers. The first marker is the ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol. The second is the triglyceride-glu
The Israeli military has finally spoken about a tragic event that happened in Gaza. They admitted that their soldiers made serious errors. These errors led to the deaths of 14 rescue workers and a United Nations employee. The incident happened in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. The military had alre
