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Simple Guide to Mixing Meds for Dravet Syndrome

March 18, 2026

Dravet syndrome is a tough type of epilepsy that does not get better with one drug. Doctors often have to give patients three or more seizure medicines at the same time. The mix of drugs is very complicated because it includes special medicines for Dravet (like stiripentol, cannabidiol, and fenflura

health

Reductions in Pain Pills After Tiny Spine Surgeries

March 18, 2026

A new study followed 217 people who had never taken pain pills before and were getting spine surgery between August 2023 and December 2024. The researchers divided the patients into groups based on how the surgery was done: a big open cut, a small tubular approach, or a very tiny endoscopic method.

sports

Venezuela’s Victory Shows the Limits of American Pride on the Diamond

March 18, 2026

The World Baseball Classic ended with a 3‑2 defeat for Team USA, and the loss highlighted how national pride can sometimes outweigh skill on the field. Instead of focusing on the game itself, the U. S. squad turned every play into a patriotic display: players saluted after hits, wore shirts with

health

Kent Outbreak: What Teens and Schools Need to Know

March 18, 2026

A sudden rise in meningococcal disease has hit Kent, a county on England’s southeast coast. The health agency reports about 20 young people have tested positive, and two students—one from the University of Kent and another from a nearby high school—have sadly died. Health officials say this spread i

education

Learning to Care After Trauma: A Fresh Look at Training

March 18, 2026

In a recent study, nine health, social and education workers were asked about their new knowledge of trauma‑informed care (TIC) after attending a training session. The researchers used a well‑known behavior change model to analyse the interviews, looking at what people could do, had the chance to do

finance

Fed Keeps Rates Still While Oil Prices Spike

March 18, 2026

The Federal Reserve is likely to leave interest rates unchanged, even as oil prices jump past $100 a barrel. This decision comes after years of political pressure on the Fed, with some politicians calling for lower rates and even threatening to replace the chair. In recent legal battles, a jud

science

Improved Tool Lets Scientists Watch GABA in the Brain

March 18, 2026

Scientists have created a better way to see the brain chemical GABA. The new sensor, called iGABASnFR2, is brighter and faster than the first version. It can change its glow quickly when GABA appears, so researchers see signals more clearly. The team made many tiny changes to the protein.

politics

Trump temporarily lifts ship rule to keep oil flowing

March 18, 2026

President Trump has announced a 60‑day pause on the Jones Act, an old law that requires U. S. ships and crews for domestic cargo moves. The waiver is aimed at speeding the flow of oil, gas, fertilizer and coal into American ports while military operations in the Middle East continue. The move comes

sports

Massage Power: How the Menstrual Cycle Shapes Recovery in Female Fighters

March 18, 2026

Research on thirty‑three female combat athletes shows that the timing of a woman’s cycle can tweak how well her body heals after hard training. The study split participants into three camps: one received dry massage, another ice massage, and the last had no treatment. All athletes performed a tough

politics

Mullin Faces Tough Questions Before Leading Homeland Security

March 18, 2026

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand