Mouth cancer is a big problem. It's not getting better. Smoking and drinking are big reasons. But now, scientists think tiny germs in our mouth might also play a role. Some bad germs, like Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis, can cause trouble. They can lead to cancer by causing in
Northwestern University has settled a dispute with the federal government. They will pay $75 million. This deal ends a long investigation. The government had accused the university of unfair treatment. They also froze the school's federal funds. The settlement requires Northwestern to change some p
Indonesia's Sumatra Island is in trouble. Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides, killing at least 248 people. Rescue workers are finding it hard to reach everyone who needs help. Roads are damaged, and communication lines are down. This makes it tough to get aid to the people who need it mos
People need certain things to live well. Things like homes, hospitals, schools, and fun places. But not everyone can get to these easily. Some people live close to them. Others have to travel far. This is a big problem. A recent study looked at this issue. They made a big list of places that give t
Ever wondered if your body shape affects your brain's health? New research shows that the balance between muscle and internal belly fat might be key to keeping your brain young. Scientists studied over a thousand healthy adults around 55 years old. They used advanced MRI scans to check muscles, bra
Viruses are everywhere. They are the most common living things on our planet. Yet, we know very little about them. A new project called VIRE is changing that. It is like a big map of viruses from all over the world. This map includes over 1. 7 million viral genomes. These genomes come from more than
Dragnet started as a radio show in 1949, focusing on the mundane aspects of police work. It became a TV hit, with Jack Webb playing Sgt. Joe Friday. The show was all about following the rules and serving the community. It was a hit, but it was also a bit boring. In 1967, Dragnet returned to TV, but
Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the federal government. This is to settle claims of antisemitism and discrimination on campus. The deal also requires the school to take steps to protect Jewish students and staff. The university must create clear policies for protests and dem
Anthony Albanese made history as the first Australian prime minister to get married while in office. The event was a private affair, held at The Lodge in Canberra, with only family and close friends in attendance. The couple had kept the details of their wedding under wraps, but it was no surprise t
What if your body's muscle and fat levels could tell us something about your brain's age? A recent study suggests that might be the case. Scientists used full-body MRI scans and AI to examine 1, 164 adults. They wanted to see if muscle levels and fat distribution were linked to how young or old our
