Doctors have long struggled to treat Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a tough-to-handle epilepsy that starts in childhood. Many patients deal with constant seizures that don’t go away even with strong medications. Recent research took a close look at two markers in the blood—neurofilament light chain and ca
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new artificial‑intelligence system that can spot sepsis much faster than clinicians normally do. Developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the software scans patients’ electronic health records and flags possible infection signs up to
Walking is good for health, but how many steps a day do you really need to keep the weight off? A recent study shows that 8, 500 steps a day is enough to stay lean after dieting. The idea of walking ten thousand steps came from a 1960s ad in Japan, not science. Researchers looked at people
The Twelve‑Step movement is one of the most common ways people try to get over addiction. It has helped millions, but its language often feels very Christian and European, which can turn away folks who come from other faiths or cultures. Researchers have started to think about how the steps could
New research digs into how long someone has epilepsy and whether it affects their brain’s waste removal system. Using a special brain scan called DTI-ALPS, scientists measured how efficiently fluid moves through the brain’s tiny cleaning tunnels. They found that the longer epilepsy lasts, the more t
Epstein’s ambition stretched beyond finance; he wanted to own pieces of the holy places he visited. By using contacts in Middle‑East circles, he managed to acquire fabric that had once draped the walls of Mecca’s Kaaba. Those same textiles later appeared in his New York townhouse, where he posed wit
The week started with a shock: Melania Trump, usually silent about politics, stepped forward to deny ties with Jeffrey Epstein and called for a hearing on his victims. Her words came out of nowhere, sparking speculation that she might be trying to protect her husband’s image or to signal a new stanc
The U. S. House Oversight Committee wants to give Epstein’s victims a platform. Chairman James Comer announced plans for hearings after First Lady Melania Trump publicly backed the idea. She argued victims deserve to share their stories under oath. Comer agreed, saying they will move forward with th
A Republican lawmaker from Indiana recently shared his thoughts on First Lady Melania Trump’s remarks about Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. He called her words “so appropriate” and argued that her position gives her statements extra weight in today’s divided political climate. He believes her message sta
First lady Melania Trump recently spoke out against claims that she ever knew Jeffrey Epstein, the financier who faced serious legal trouble before his death. In a brief statement from the White House, she called the accusations unfounded and damaging to her reputation. "The false stories connecting
