In a surprising turn, the pop icon was taken into custody by state police late Wednesday evening. The incident occurred near Ventura County, where officers stopped her vehicle around 9:30 p. m. PT and later released her the next day, with her car being towed by a local towing service. The official r
The case began when a 33‑year‑old Christian man in Malta told his story on TV about leaving a gay lifestyle to become a born‑again believer. The interview, aired in 2022 on PMnews Malta, was later used by LGBTQ activists to file police reports. They argued the man’s words were a form of “marketing”
The world of probiotics is growing fast, thanks to new computer tricks and big data tools. Scientists now use machine learning (ML) to sift through huge amounts of biological information, from DNA sequences to the chemicals bacteria produce. This new approach lets them choose promising probiotic str
Mental health problems among kids and teens have climbed after the pandemic. Smartphones can help by offering quick support, but most apps ignore what people from lower‑income or ethnic minority groups really need. If their views aren’t included, the apps may be hard to use and could widen health ga
Religion and spirituality can act as a lifeline or a hurdle for people dealing with eating disorders. In Australia and New Zealand, studies show that these personal beliefs influence how individuals understand their illness, cope with it, and seek help. Some people draw comfort from prayer or com
Microsoft has released a new 15‑billion parameter AI that can read pictures and write text while saving time and energy. The model, called Phi‑4‑reasoning‑vision‑15B, can solve math and science questions, read charts, point out buttons on a screen, and even caption photos. It does this while using o
Researchers have found that everyday fitness trackers might signal when multiple sclerosis (MS) is getting worse. The study followed 238 people with MS for about three years, giving them wrist‑worn devices that recorded how much they moved, how long they sat still, and their sleep patterns. Pa
In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, will see 52 schools provide at least 40 hours of teaching or a comparable test that covers dietary knowledge. The deal was negotiated by officials in th
The World Health Organization confirmed that 13 attacks have targeted health care sites in Iran, and one attack was reported in Lebanon. Four medical workers lost their lives, while 25 others were wounded. During a press briefing, the WHO director‑general said no blame was assigned. He noted that f
Jarred Shaw, once a tall college basketball star from Dallas, now sits in a cramped cell in Tangerang, Indonesia. He was convicted of drug possession after receiving CBD gummies from Thailand, a product he claimed used to ease Crohn’s disease symptoms. The Indonesian authorities seized 132 gummies,
