In the United States, certain groups of women face a higher risk of HIV. Black and Latina women living in disadvantaged areas are particularly affected. These women often struggle with sticking to their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment. This can lead to a detectable viral load (VL), which is n
You might have heard about the tragedy that happened in New Orleans, where a man drove his truck into a New Year's crowd, killing 15 people. The FBI found a black flag in his truck that belongs to a group called the Islamic State, also known as ISIS. This group has been around for a while and has in
For years, Israel had a clear idea of what to expect from Syria. Now, everything's changed. The sudden collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has given rise to powerful Sunni extremist groups, like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. This shift might seem like good ne
On Tuesday, the US government took action against groups from Russia and Iran, accusing them of trying to interfere in the upcoming US election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on an Iranian company linked to the Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Russian organization tied to the military
Everyone remembers Jimmy Carter for his historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979. He managed to get the two nations' leaders, Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, to agree on peace. But did Carter's efforts truly bring lasting peace to the Middle East? Not quite. Despite their pledge of "no
Vince Carter has had a remarkable year, from his Basketball Hall of Fame induction to his jersey retirement by the Toronto Raptors. But there's another exciting development—he's joined the ownership group of the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. While many might assume this was his long-time goal, Vince rev
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. President, has seen his public image shift dramatically over the years. When he left office in 1981, Americans were split on his presidency and many disliked him personally. They criticized his leadership, especially during tough times like the energy crisis and the Iran
You might think that James Cameron's "The Terminator" just sprang into existence, fully formed and ready to awe audiences. But the truth is, even a visionary like Cameron had some inspiration. In 1984, he had a nightmare about a chrome robot emerging from flames, and that image became the foundation
As COVID-19 restrictions eased, there was a surge in viral respiratory infections (VRIs). This increase might have raised the risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBIs), such as complicated pneumonia, sinusitis, and invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS). To understand these changes better, researc
Even though Iran has strict rules against making, selling, or drinking alcohol, a secret market has been thriving. Many people are getting seriously hurt or even dying because these secret drink makers often don't follow safety rules. A group of researchers decided to find out why this black market
