In many places where money is tight, people often eat a lot of meat. But they may not know how germs can jump from animals to humans when the food isn’t handled right. A new study looked at what people in Burkina Faso think and do about these risks. The researchers talked to shoppers who buy meat.
Omada Health has joined forces with Eli Lilly’s Employer Connect program, stepping in as an independent manager of a new weight‑loss medication pathway. The partnership lets employers give employees access to the GLP‑1 Care Track, which covers medical checks, prescriptions and ongoing drug monitorin
A research team set out to see if breathing exercises before operations could lower lung problems after surgery. The study involved patients scheduled for heart, chest and belly surgeries in the UK’s National Health Service. They ran a randomised controlled trial, meaning some patients received t
A cruise ship that sailed from Cape Verde to Spain’s Canary Islands was hit by a hantavirus outbreak, leaving 17 Americans still aboard. The vessel, carrying around 150 people, saw two confirmed cases and five suspected ones among its passengers and crew. Three of those infected died, and one remain
This grass isn’t just sitting around waiting to die—it’s actively planning its next move. Egyptian crowfoot grass, a tough C4 weed, doesn’t play fair with crops like rice or sugarcane. Scientists tested how this plant handles tough conditions like temperature swings, salty soil, and dry spells. Unde
A real estate finance company recently shared its first-quarter 2026 results, showing how big financial moves can shift a business's direction. Instead of growing, the company focused on shrinking its debt by selling loans and other assets. This strategy brought in $1. 4 billion from loan sales and
South Korea wasn’t always the giant it is today when it comes to pop culture. Decades ago, its music, movies, food, and even beauty trends barely left the country’s borders. Today, K-pop albums top charts worldwide, Korean dramas stream in millions of homes, and Korean skincare routines have become
Violence in health care isn’t just bad behavior between one person and another. Research keeps showing that some workers face much higher risks than others. Nurses and nursing assistants, especially women and people of color, report more threats, shouting, and even physical attacks. Yet many studies
A federal judge just put a stop to an unusual move by the U. S. government. The judge blocked the Federal Trade Commission from requesting private documents from two respected medical groups. These groups focus on health care for transgender young people. The government said it wanted to check if t
Judith Light built her career playing warm, trustworthy mothers in lighthearted TV shows from the 80s. Now she’s taking on a completely different kind of character in a series that questions how society treats people who don’t fit neatly into expected roles. Instead of laughter, her latest project b
