Researchers are testing whether traditional Indian practices can help people handle low-oxygen environments better. Acute mountain sickness hits many who travel above 2, 500 meters, causing headaches, nausea, and fatigue. These symptoms appear because the body struggles to adjust to thinner air. Ins
Research shows universities in the UK can change how students see Muslims—but the effect depends on exposure. Many students enter higher education with some level of bias, often tied to stereotypes or limited interaction with Muslim communities. Universities, traditionally seen as places for open-mi
New York’s state budget is late again this year, but no one seems shocked. Lawmakers have grown used to missing deadlines—this is the fifth year in a row. Instead of rushing to finish, many took a two-week holiday during Passover and Easter, leaving essential work for later. One Democratic senator e
New York’s governor gave a big boost to local celebrations for the 2026 World Cup. A total of more than $371, 000 will be split among 12 community projects in seven parts of the state. The money comes from a $500, 000 grant program that aims to spread the World Cup’s excitement beyond the main
Research shows tobacco use is more common among Arab Americans than some other groups, especially hookah smoking. Scientists wanted to find out why cultural habits and social groups play a big role in this trend. Instead of just looking at personal choices, they studied how family, friends, and comm
New York City’s business world keeps a close eye on every move Mayor Zohran Mamdani makes, especially when it comes to taxes and real estate. Many worry his policies might push companies to leave for cheaper, friendlier states like Florida or Texas. This worry isn’t new—big firms like Citadel and We
New York City's business community is raising alarms about recent moves by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A major business group leader shared that companies worth billions are quietly considering leaving the city or moving jobs to states with lower taxes. This follows news that a huge investment firm, Apoll
New Mexico’s doctors get judged by raw numbers—like how 0. 7% account for half the malpractice payouts in the state. But putting neurosurgeons in the same group as skin doctors misses a key fact: brains and spines are far riskier to operate on. Research shows neurosurgeons are sued far more often th
Researchers looked into why some circus performers complain about hip pain during their acts. They focused on two things: the shape of the hip joint itself and how much it can move. The study tested performers who were already dealing with hip pain to see if there was a link between the joint's stru
Researchers digging into U. S. health surveys from 2005 to 2018 asked whether the total number of years a woman’s body naturally supports pregnancy might shape her mental health decades later. The study zeroed in on postmenopausal women, a group already at higher risk for depression, to see if their
