In California, the presence of air conditioning (AC) in homes plays a significant role in health outcomes during hot weather. Researchers have looked at data from 27 cities and found that having AC can lower the risk of heat-related hospital visits. However, it does not completely eliminate the dang
Srebrenica, a small town in Bosnia, was the site of a terrible event 30 years ago. On July 11, 1995, more than 8, 000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed. This is known as the only genocide in Europe since the Holocaust. Every year, people gather to remember this tragic event. This year, seven
Schizophrenia can make it tough to stay active. Social isolation and low motivation often stand in the way. A recent study explored a new way to tackle this issue: virtual group walking. The idea? Use technology to bring people together, even when they can't meet in person. The study involved 37 ad
Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte
Some people are saying weird things about the Texas floods. They think it's not just bad weather. They think someone is messing with the weather on purpose. This idea is not new. It's been around for a while. But it's getting more attention now. A politician named Marjorie Taylor Greene said she wa
Fetal surgery has shown promise in treating severe cases of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a birth defect where organs push through an opening in the diaphragm. The TOTAL Trial proved that prenatal treatment for isolated, severe left-sided CDH is effective and safe. This success has sparked
California is making waves by standing firm on its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. The state recently turned down a proposal from the federal government to bar transgender-identifying biological males from these competitions. This move has sparked a heated debate a
Russia's actions in Ukraine have taken a grim turn, with reports of thousands of children being taken from their homes and sent to Russia. This isn't just about moving kids around; it's about changing who they are. Experts are saying this might be genocide, the worst kind of crime. The numbers are
Stroke recovery is a big deal, and scientists are always looking for new ways to help people bounce back. One method that's been getting a lot of attention is transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS. This technique uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It's not a new idea, bu
In the vast landscapes of Patagonia, a single grave tells a story of health and hardship from the 18th and 19th centuries. This grave belonged to an Indigenous person who lived during a time when their community interacted with European settlers. Scientists wanted to know more about the health of th
