Doctors have long known that breast cancer is a major health concern for women, especially those between 40 and 75. That’s the age group where this disease becomes the top killer. For many years, they’ve used mammograms as the standard check-up tool. But there’s another method that’s been around for
Between 2001 and 2022, the Brazilian government shifted how it paid for mental health care outside of hospitals. When a key mental health law passed in 2001, about 2% of all federal health spending went to mental health services outside hospitals. By 2017, that share had dropped to 1. 7%, even thoug
Rudy Giuliani spent the last few days in a hospital bed instead of on a stage or in a courtroom. At 81, his doctors confirmed he had faced a serious lung infection and needed close monitoring. Now stabilized, he moves from intensive care to a regular ward but remains under supervision. His team simp
The Venice Biennale, a famous art festival, has let Russia set up its exhibit again after skipping two years. This move has caused a big debate. Some say art should stay separate from politics. Others argue that allowing Russia back sends the wrong message. The festival’s leader says art should bri
Three people lost their lives after catching a rare virus on a luxury cruise ship near Antarctica, sparking fear and frustration among passengers. The MV Hondius, carrying travelers from over 20 countries, became the center of a crisis when hantavirus cases appeared. Some who were stuck on board sha
Health teams in Pennsylvania are tracking a measles outbreak that started in Lebanon County, where 11 people have tested positive so far. Most of those infected hadn’t received their shots. Three people ended up in the hospital, though all have recovered now and no one is currently spreading the vir
The Met Gala isn’t just about fancy outfits and glow-in-the-dark makeup. It’s also a quick way to test how society judges powerful women. When Blake Lively walked down the steps in her oversized Versace gown, something small but telling happened. A short video clip showed her briefly stopping to org
At 78, Ted Danson treats every sunrise like a bonus. A minor health hiccup earlier this year reminded him that “mortality” isn’t some far-off headline—it’s the fine print on his own life. No single habit took the blame; the body just tapped him on the shoulder and said, “Time to notice. ” The moment
Before the pandemic hit, about four in ten people with type 2 diabetes were managing to keep their blood sugar in the safe zone. Doctors call this “good glycemic control, ” and it usually means the long-term marker HbA1c is below 7 %. Keeping that number low lowers the risk of heart attacks, eye dam
Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa
