Pregnancy is a time when women focus on their health more than ever. But how much can simple advice change what they eat and how active they are? A recent study looked into this. It compared two groups of pregnant women. One group got advice on eating better and moving more. The other group didn't g
Scientists have been playing around with sound waves to make chicken meat better. They wanted to see how sound waves and salt levels affect chicken protein when it's frozen and thawed. It turns out, sound waves can make the chicken protein more soluble and change its structure. This helps the protei
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad
Trump's tariff policy, famously dubbed TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out), has been a rollercoaster for financial markets. But now, it seems this policy is spilling over into his dealings with Congress. For a long time, Republican lawmakers have been too scared to challenge Trump, even when his action
The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently introduced a tougher civics test for immigrants seeking citizenship. This test now includes more challenging questions, such as naming five of America's original states and explaining the significance of the Federalist Papers. While this might
Oregon has taken a big step to keep health care accessible for many people. The state recently approved $7. 5 million in emergency funds to support Planned Parenthood centers. This money helps make up for lost Medicaid payments caused by a federal budget change. Planned Parenthood in Oregon was fac
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the d
Muscle injuries often leave people wondering whether to rest or engage in rehabilitative activities. While activity can speed up recovery, it can also cause further damage if done too soon. Scientists have been exploring ways to enhance muscle healing, and one promising method is mitochondria transp
Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. While President Volodymyr Zelensky is trying to restart peace talks, Russia is not letting up on its attacks. Just the other day, Russia launched a big wave of drone and missile strikes all over Ukraine. The western city of Ternopil got hit hard, with at least 2
The Miami Hurricanes have climbed to the 13th spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. This is a step up from last week, but it's still a long shot for them to make it to the ACC Championship Game. Even if they do, their chances of getting into the College Football Playoff as an at-larg
