A police officer in Ohio has been cleared of all charges, including murder, in the shooting death of a pregnant Black woman during a shoplifting investigation. The officer, Connor Grubb, faced a possible life sentence for the fatal encounter that took place in a supermarket parking lot. The verdict was met with silence in the courtroom, while Ta'Kiya Young's grandmo...
Meghan Trainor's recent transformation has sparked quite a conversation. But it's not just about the numbers on the scale. Her journey started with a wake-up call during her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a condition that affects how the body processes sugar. This wasn't just about her health; it was about the health of her baby too. Trainor...
The world has seen some big changes lately. Wars and sudden crises have shown how weak our medical supply chains can be. When things go wrong, we need medicines fast. But making and moving them quickly is tough. So, what's the solution? A group of experts got together to figure out which medicines are most important. They wanted to create a list that NATO can use to ...
The United States is still struggling with pregnancy health, according to a recent report. For the fourth year in a row, the country received a D+ grade. This means that one out of every 10 babies is born too early. In 2024, nearly 380, 000 babies were born prematurely. This rate is one of the highest among developed nations. Things are getting worse for some groups...
Sugar is doing more harm than just making you gain weight. New research shows it's directly attacking the cells in your gut that keep you healthy. These cells help repair your gut lining, but sugar damages them, leading to inflammation and long-term health problems. This isn't just about sugar feeding bad bacteria. Even without bacteria, sugar can cause serious gut ...
The road to the 2026 World Cup is getting exciting. Italy will play Northern Ireland first, and the winner will then face either Wales or Bosnia & Herzegovina. Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland will travel to the Czech Republic and then host the winners of Denmark's match against North Macedonia. Jamaica is also in the mix, starting with a game against New Caledoni...
A Boston-based biotech company, Sensei Biotherapeutics, is going through some major changes. They have let go of most of their workers. This is not the first time they have done this. They did something similar last year. Now, they are thinking about selling the company. Sensei Biotherapeutics is focused on finding new ways to treat cancer. They have a main product ...
In a surprising turn of events, a legal deposition revealed some unsettling facts about vaccine science. Dr. Stanley Plotkin, a well-known figure in the field, admitted to some questionable practices during a custody battle case. The case was about whether a child should be vaccinated or not. Plotkin, who has worked on many vaccines, including the rubella vaccine, h...
Pregnancy is a time when women focus on their health more than ever. But how much can simple advice change what they eat and how active they are? A recent study looked into this. It compared two groups of pregnant women. One group got advice on eating better and moving more. The other group didn't get this advice. The goal was to see if the advice made a difference. ...
A recent study in Sweden tracked over two million women under 50 for more than a decade. It found that hormonal birth control is generally safe, but some types might slightly increase breast cancer risk. The risk is small and short-term, highest during use and fading after stopping. The study showed that women using hormonal birth control had about a 24% higher rate...