In Istanbul, the fight against tuberculosis (TB) is a race against time. Early detection and swift treatment are crucial, especially for immigrants who often face tougher health challenges. These challenges include poverty, dangerous work environments, and limited access to healthcare. Migrants in
Imagine being a teacher in a rural school, trying to make a difference in your community. Now, imagine the rug being pulled out from under you. That's what happened when a big chunk of teacher training funds disappeared. The Trump administration chopped $600 million from these programs, claiming the
Heart health issues are a big problem for African immigrants living in the US. This is a well-known fact. But what if there was a way to improve their heart health through lifestyle changes? This is where a recent study comes in. The study focused on a virtual program designed to boost cardiometabo
At the recent CPAC gathering, Vice President JD Vance sparked controversy with his views on migration and foreign policy. He labeled unchecked migration as the top threat to the U. S. and Europe. He argued that leaders in the West are allowing millions of unchecked migrants into their countries. Thi
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is gradually returning to its regular operations. The Center for Scientific Review has resumed reviewing grants, which is crucial because it oversees many academic research grants, fellowships, and small business grants. However, there's a hiccup: the advisory
Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, saw a sudden influx and then a swift departure of Venezuelan migrants. The Trump administration had a brief stint of using the U. S. military base as a holding area for migrants. This was a surprise move, as it was only a few weeks ago that the administration decided to use the
Crown Bakery, a beloved spot in Washington, DC, is more than just a restaurant. It's a place where Trinbagonian culture thrives. You know how food can connect us to our roots? Well, for many Caribbean immigrants, food is a big part of their identity. But there isn't much research on how Caribbean fo
State leaders spread across the United States take things into their own hands. This whole issue began with the presidential administration signing an executive order in last February, to find new ways to cut 4 Billion dollar deficit from the health research grants budget. Long sto
The White House found itself in hot water Monday. A federal judge in Rhode Island had some strong words for the Trump administration. He said they'd ignored his clear order to release billions in federal grants. The judge didn't hold back. He ordered government officials to follow what he called th
Let's Talk Funding for Science. NIH made a big announcement. They said they are cutting down on money given to universities for things like equipment and maintenance. A scientist gets a grant of 500k a year, the university will get an extra amount for these other costs.
