Fine Gael, the ruling party in Ireland, and the smaller Social Democrats both gained ground in by-elections over the weekend, while a notorious figure tied to crime barely missed another shot at office. The Social Democrats picked up a seat in Dublin, continuing their rise since the last general ele
Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local
Finerenone is a drug that has been tested in various trials. These tests have involved people with heart failure. Two types of heart failure were looked at. One is heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction. The other is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Both types are serious
Fine particles in the air can sneak into a mother's body and affect her baby's weight at birth. This is a big deal because low birth weight can lead to health problems later in life. But how exactly does this happen? One possible answer lies in how the mother's body processes food and
Arts education in public schools is facing significant challenges, with potential cuts in funding and a shift in focus towards subjects like math, literacy, and science. But why should we care about arts education? The arts aren't just "nice-to-haves" but are essential for human expression, connecti
Councilmembers in Pittsburg are upset about a website's claims. This website, created by a group against a councilmember running for a different job, says Pittsburg has a high crime rate and no big grocery stores. The councilmembers say these claims are just not true. They think these false claims c
