The U. S. government wants new members for a key health team that decides which medical screenings and tests get free coverage. The Preventive Services Task Force hasn’t met in over a year, and three planned meetings were scrapped. Five spots opened up when members’ terms ended in December, but no r
Some experts argue that AI tools can handle basic health questions just as well as doctors can. They say these programs can answer simple diet or lifestyle queries faster than scheduling an in-person visit. For example, AI chatbots now let users connect medical records to get personalized advice. Bu
Small, intense movement bursts throughout the day may help lower the chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists studied how quick, vigorous activities that last less than a minute relate to diabetes risk. They also looked at slightly longer bursts of moderate to vigorous movement, up to three
In many countries with limited resources, doctors and pharmacists lack reliable data about how medicines are used. Without this information, it is hard to see where antibiotics are overused or where bacteria have become resistant. A new project plans to fix this by linking two digital tools: e
The recent court ruling has opened a new front in Colorado’s election debate. A judge found that the rule allowing political parties to decide whether or not to hold primaries is too strict, saying it unfairly limits a party’s right to choose its own members. This decision could let the far‑right wi
Senegal’s lawmakers just passed a new voting law that could let former opposition leader Ousmane Sonko run in the 2029 presidential race. The bill was approved with a large margin: 128 members voted for it, only 11 opposed and two stayed neutral. Sonko, who was barred from the 2024 election be
The rise of artificial intelligence in hospitals means doctors must learn new skills fast. In Canada, medical schools still vary widely in how they teach AI, and many students get almost no training. Students say AI will change their work, yet the current teaching system is slow and uneven.
The next big climate study, called the Seventh Assessment Report or AR7, is supposed to be finished by 2029 for a major global meeting. But the group that writes it, the IPCC, is stuck in Bangkok where member countries could not agree on a timetable. This marks the fifth time in a row that the sched
The United States has crossed a scary new debt milestone, pushing the national balance to $39 trillion for the first time. A political group that has long tried to unite lawmakers released a fictional story called “Nightmare on Main Street. ” It imagines what might happen in 2029 if Treasury bond au
More kids now spend hours glued to screens instead of playing outside. Research shows that too much sitting leads to weaker muscles, poorer focus, and even trouble sleeping. Schools used to fill this gap with daily gym classes and recess, but many have cut back due to tight budgets or packed schedul
