The EGKARDIA study took a close look at how the Greek economic crisis affected the health of people who were already struggling. It focused on those who were hit hardest by the financial downturn. The study aimed to spot cardiometabolic diseases early on in these groups. Cardiometabolic diseases are
In Gaza, a temporary halt in fighting could mean a chance to bring in vital supplies. But Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, has a different idea. He wants to create a "humanitarian city" in the southern city of Rafah. This city would hold almost all Gazans, except those in armed groups. People
Britain and France have joined forces to address the growing issue of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. This new agreement, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to send some migrants back to France while accepting others with legitim
In Gaza, hospitals are facing a severe fuel shortage, which is putting patients' lives at risk. Doctors are forced to share incubators among multiple babies, and some hospitals are shutting down vital services like kidney dialysis. The UN has warned that the situation is critical, with very little f
Negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza are taking longer than hoped. Qatar, which is hosting the talks, says both sides need more time to agree. This is not what Donald Trump wanted. He had hoped to announce a deal during Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week. But it looks like that won't
In Gaza, getting food has turned into a high-stakes game of survival. People risk their lives daily to grab a share of the limited food supplies. The situation is dire, with widespread hunger and malnutrition taking a toll on the population. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the U.
New York City has seen some progress in housing and crime recently. But what if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor? Some people think he could undo this progress. Mamdani has ideas that worry many. He wants free public transport, which could hurt the MTA's money situation. He also talks about city-run gr
In Gaza, the search for aid has become a deadly endeavor. On Friday alone, 35 Palestinians lost their lives. Fifteen were killed in Israeli airstrikes, while another 20 died in shootings near aid distribution sites. This grim tally is part of a larger, ongoing crisis. The United Nations has documen
A recent court decision has provided a temporary reprieve for over half a million Haitians living in the U. S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status allows them to stay in the country due to unsafe conditions in Haiti, such as gang violence, political turmoil, and the aftermath of a ma
In a surprising turn of events, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is now on temporary leave from her duties. This comes after a court decided to look into a phone call she had with a Cambodian leader that was leaked to the public. The court's decision was unanimous, and they gave Pae
