Recent research suggests that a single heart‑sweeping CT scan could replace several separate tests when doctors evaluate patients with leaking mitral valves. Instead of juggling echo, MRI and angiography, the CT scan can map the valve’s shape and detect any blockages in the heart’s arteries. T
Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, a quiet town near Belfast, where his family wasn't rich but gave him something even more valuable: a strong work ethic. His parents, Gerry and Rosie, were the first to notice his natural talent for golf. Instead of pushing him into sports academies, they let him pra
Recent data show that heart attacks and related problems are climbing fast in sub‑Saharan Africa. Cities grow, people eat differently, and many now live with high blood pressure or diabetes—factors that feed this trend. Because the region’s hospitals were built mainly to fight infections and hel
Research shows that hitting about 8, 500 daily steps can help people hold onto weight loss for months. A fresh review of 18 studies with nearly 4, 000 adults found those averaging 8, 500 steps a day kept off about 3. 3% of their lost weight after ten months. Each extra thousand steps added more prot
Running with weak ankles often leads to instability and frustration. Many recreational runners deal with this issue without realizing there are exercises to help. A six-week program focusing on balance and hopping drills might be the solution. This training isn’t just about building strength—it also
Rutgers‑Newark marks its eight‑decade milestone by looking back at a bold 1946 choice that turned an “urban” label into a promise of learning for all. The state’s legislature merged local schools into Rutgers, giving the campus a land‑grant heritage that insists higher education belongs to ordinary
Rent control in Worcester has become a shouting match, with one side saying housing is a right and the other warning that any rule will kill growth. The real issue is how landlords treat apartments: as long‑term homes or quick profits. The upcoming ballot question only touches buildings with five o
Remi Schreiber, a 7‑year‑old from Spokane Valley, shows how technology can turn challenges into music. She was born with a brain injury that left her with cerebral palsy and limited speech, but she now plays a digital piano solo on screen using eye‑gaze control. The device, made by Tobii Dynavox,
Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.
Researchers tracked fatal police shootings from 2015 to 2022 across more than 3, 000 U. S. counties. They found that out of every 10, 000 people, Black residents were 15 times more likely to be shot and killed by police than White residents. Hispanic residents faced about 2. 5 times higher risk than
