Billam‑Smith is a cruiserweight who enjoys the drama that comes before a bout. When he steps on the scale, the nervous stares from his opponent do not unsettle him; they give him a burst of excitement. The weigh‑in is more than a number check for many boxers. It is a stage where promoters and bro
Hepatitis B remains a global health issue with about 1. 2 million new infections every year. Despite having a vaccine, the virus keeps spreading. Existing treatments can slow down the disease but can’t cure it completely. To fight the virus effectively, researchers need better tools. One of these to
Thirty years ago, a sudden storm trapped climbers on Everest, turning the world’s highest peak into a frozen battleground. Eight died that night, making headlines and inspiring books and movies. Back then, climbing Everest was rare—only 270 successful summits in 36 years after the first in 1953. No
A recent survey in Jirapa Municipality, Ghana’s Upper West Region, looked at how many pregnant women carry hepatitis B. Researchers measured the presence of HBsAg, a marker that shows active infection, and examined which factors make it more likely. The study was carried out in local health faciliti
Around the globe, roughly 1 in 4 people now live with a liver filled with too much fat, known medically as MASLD. This isn’t just about feeling bloated after a burger – the condition quietly sets off a chain reaction in the body that can damage hearts, disrupt blood sugar control, and even lead to l
Experts predict fewer storms this year, but history shows even quiet seasons can bring devastating hurricanes. The National Weather Service, AccuWeather, and Colorado State University all agree: the 2026 Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November, will likely see below-av
Years of decisions—some made long ago—still influence daily life in many neighborhoods. Families face tough challenges like finding stable homes, getting fair schooling, and earning enough to get by. These aren’t just random problems. A recent study digs into how policies from decades ago created th
New Mexico is betting big on student debt to fix its doctor shortage. The state just expanded a program that gives doctors up to $75, 000 a year for four years if they work in underserved areas. That’s triple the old reward of $25, 000 a year for three years. The goal? Fill the gap where 32 of 33 co
Back in the early 2000s, diesel engines faced a big problem. They were powerful and efficient, but they also released a lot of harmful pollution. The Dieselgate scandal showed just how bad things had gotten. That’s when new rules came in to clean up diesel fuel. In 2006, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULS
A new batch of seven Australian women and twelve children with ties to the Islamic State are set to leave a northeastern Syrian camp where they’ve been held since the militant group’s collapse. This follows the return of four women and nine children earlier this month—each group bringing back years
