Schizophrenia is a tough mental health condition that makes it hard for people to think clearly. It's not just about hallucinations or delusions; it also messes with memory and learning. Scientists have been studying this for years, focusing on certain brain chemicals like dopamine and glutamate. Bu
Virginia Giuffre's memoir, released after her passing, offers a raw and detailed account of her alleged abuse. The book, obtained by the BBC before its official release, sheds light on her encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and her allegations against Prince Andrew, who has consiste
In 2018, a significant number of people in Aceh, Indonesia, refused to get vaccinated during a national measles-rubella campaign. The reason? Many believed the vaccines contained traces of pork, which is forbidden in Islam. This refusal was not just a personal choice; it was backed by the local gove
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Scientists have been trying to understand what happens in the brain of someone with schizophrenia. They think it might be about how different parts of the brain talk to each other. Recently, rese
Francesca Albanese, a U. N. official, has become a local hero in her hometown of Ariano Irpino, Italy. People there support her, even paying for her coffee. But her work has made her a target of the U. S. government. As the U. N. special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, she has documented
In a significant political shift, Bosnia's Serb Republic has a new interim president. Ana Trisic Babic, a close ally of former President Milorad Dodik, is now in charge. This change comes after a state court barred Dodik from politics. Trisic Babic will hold the position temporarily until new electi
Researchers dug into how vitamin D levels might affect muscle health in older folks. They focused on sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength that can happen as people age. The study looked at both men and women over two years to see if there was a link between vitamin D and this co
Virginia stands out as a leader in education, a fact that has caught the attention of many. This year, CNBC ranked Virginia's education system as the best in the nation. This news was celebrated by business and education leaders who gathered in Richmond for the annual Education and Workforce Confere
After a month of displacement, Palestinians in Gaza are returning to homes that are no longer standing. The ceasefire brought hope, but the reality is devastating. Families are faced with a tough choice: stay in the ruins of their homes or go back to the crowded camps in the south. The destruction
American Express is on a roll, thanks to young, wealthy spenders. The company just reported a huge jump in profits and revenue. They made $2. 9 billion in net income, up 16% from last year. Earnings per share also went up by 19%, beating what experts expected. Total revenue hit a record $18. 43 bill
