When someone gets hurt in a bad fall or crash, doctors first check for neck injuries using a CT scan. This scan is fast and shows broken bones clearly. But sometimes, patients still feel pain even after a clean CT result. So hospitals often order an MRI next, hoping to find soft tissue damage that t
Every year in April, healthcare teams come together to highlight gaps in care that affect Black mothers and babies across the U. S. This year, one big push arrives in Chicago on Tuesday evening, when a local hospital opens its doors for free tours, talks, and conversations about safe pregnancy journ
The U. S. House Oversight Committee wants to give Epstein’s victims a platform. Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings after First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the idea. She argued victims deserve to share their stories under oath. Comer agreed, saying they will move forward with th
Scientists believe that Alzheimer’s and similar brain diseases don’t just come from bad genes—they might also rise from invisible threats we breathe in or swallow every day. Tiny particles like lead, cadmium, and arsenic sneak into our bodies through polluted water, dusty air, or cheap food, then sl
The idea that hard-earned tax money might fund endless conflicts abroad stirs frustration for many Americans. This year, instead of waiting for a refund, some taxpayers will send extra dollars to Washington, unsure how much could end up covering military actions with no clear end in sight. The frust
The 25th Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1967, was meant to fix a big hole in the rules about who takes over if the president can’t do the job. Before 1967, the vice presidency stayed empty for years at a time—sometimes because the VP died, resigned, or became president themselves. That’s wh
A US senator is asking major sports organizations tough questions about their growing relationships with gambling companies. The letter targets six leagues—NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL, and MLS—asking for details on partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets. Concerns include protecting athlet
When the lower bone of the ankle gets a crack but stays in place, doctors often say rest is enough. Yet some people still end up with pain months later or even years. This surprise happens because every ankle behaves differently. A fresh way of sorting these injuries shows that soft-tissue damage—no
Starting May 23, anyone heading to the new Obama Presidential Center can skip the transfers and take a direct ride. The CTA’s popular express bus route #10, which usually zooms from downtown to the Museum of Science and Industry, will now stretch an extra mile south to serve the center. What used to
Austin’s police unions have found a new way to shift blame away from officers accused of misconduct. When an officer injured a protester in 2020, the unions filed a legal motion arguing that poor training—not the officer—should take the fall. But here’s the catch: they’ve known about training issues
