Picture this: your trusty phone could be your secret weapon in the fight against Type 2 diabetes. A recent study discovered that simple text messages can motivate healthier behaviors. These messages might remind you to eat better, exercise more, or keep an eye on your blood sugar levels. One great
Timothy Hutton, an Oscar-winning actor, has finally settled a long-standing legal battle with the producers of the TV show 'Leverage'. The lawsuit began in 2022 when Hutton claimed he was unfairly cut from the show's reboot due to old sexual assault allegations. Despite the case being dismissed by p
Back in 2018, Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was dealing with a situation that many people dread: a second divorce. Amid this personal storm, his mom, Penelope, sent him an email that must have stung. She wrote about her concerns over his behavior towards women. Just around the same ti
Imaging services are becoming more common, but are they always necessary? A recent study from a district hospital in Iran set out to answer this question. The research team wanted to find out how many imaging services were being used unnecessarily. They also looked at the number of normal and abnorm
The world of medical diagnosis is always on the lookout for better ways to spot diseases early. One such approach involves detecting special molecules called biomarkers. In the case of prostate cancer, a molecule called Sarcosine can be found in urine. This study introduces a clever way to spot Sarc
Imagine trying to help people stop smoking using digital programs. One big challenge is keeping users engaged. Earlier studies found a way to spot those who might quit the program early on. This study aims to see if that method works for other programs and ways of doing things. The goal is to help p
Conor McGregor, a famous MMA fighter, has parted ways with Proper No. Twelve, an Irish whiskey brand he helped create. This decision came after McGregor was found responsible in a civil case involving sexual assault. The brand's distributor, Proximo Spirits, stated that they won't use McGregor's nam
In a surprising twist, the Philippines is now dealing with a major clash between its president and vice president, which is putting the country's democracy to the test. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, despite winning elections together, have seen their alliance crumbl
Imagine this: you're on your way to work, minding your own business, when suddenly, your knee accidentally brushes against the person next to you. Not a big deal, right? Wrong. For one New Yorker, this simple accident turned into a full-blown brawl. Alexander, a 42-year-old finance guy, was riding
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently met with small-business owners from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM). She noticed they were worried about the rising cost of health insurance. Their forecast for holiday sales was modest, with only a 1. 5% increase expected. Healey introdu
