James Kennedy, a DJ and reality TV star known for his role on "Vanderpump Rules, " has been cleared of domestic violence charges. His lawyer, Scott Leemon, confirmed that the Burbank City Attorney's Office decided not to press charges after a thorough investigation. The arrest stemmed from an argume
In Japan, a unique system relies on volunteers, called "hogoshi, " to supervise parolees. These dedicated individuals, like the 83-year-old Teruko Nakazawa, have spent years helping ex-offenders rehabilitate without any financial compensation. The system, which outnumbers paid probation officers 47
You may know that hospitals have programs to stop gun violence among adults. But do these work for kids? Let's think about it. A study looked into the idea that when it comes to gun deaths, kids and adults face different problems and need different solutions. This study asked a big question: can hos
Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that doubles down on the use of the death penalty. The order instructs the attorney general to seek death sentences for certain crimes, like murders of law enforcement officers and crimes by undocumented immigrants. Trump also wants to over
Sexual violence faced by LGBTQ+ adults has become a hot topic in research. But how do we make sense of all the studies out there? This review looked at over 10, 000 papers and picked the best ones to figure out what makes LGBTQ+ adults more likely to experience sexual violence. The second part of th
Imagine this: a peaceful Middle East where both Israelis and Palestinians live side by side, enjoying the fruits of lasting peace. But what does that peace deal look like? After Hamas' recent attack in October 2023 and the war that followed, experts are scratching their heads to find a solution that
Imagine you're a nurse in a remote Jordanian hospital. You're used to long hours and tough conditions, but something else is lurking in the background – workplace violence (WPV). Shockingly, a third of all WPV globally happens in the health sector, and Jordanian nurses seem to be dealing with an und
In the bustling city of Zhuhai, China, healthcare workers face a significant challenge: workplace violence (WPV) from patients. This issue goes beyond just physical harm; it can deeply affect their mental well-being. A recent study dived into how WPV from patients is linked to common mental health i
Suicide is a major health issue worldwide, ranking as the fourth leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29. To better understand this complex problem, researchers aimed to identify key risk factors connected with violent and non-violent suicide methods. They conducted a large-scale stu
Imagine if doctors could customize educational videos for each patient or if medical students could train with realistic, personalized scenarios. That’s what artificial intelligence (AI)–driven video generators like Sora Turbo from OpenAI and Veo 2 from Google are promising. Announced in December 20
