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May 26 2025HEALTH

Online Clinics Boost Epilepsy Care

Epilepsy stands as the second most prevalent neurological condition, demanding continuous management to curb seizures and enhance patient well-being. Health education and ongoing care are vital for those with epilepsy to handle their condition effectively. Enter internet hospitals (IHs), digital pla

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

How Our Actions Shape What We Hear and See

When people talk, they don't just hear and see sounds and movements. They experience a blend of both. This blend is different when people generate the sounds and movements themselves, compared to when they just observe or listen. Most research has focused on single senses, like sight or sound. But w

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Acid Attacks: A Growing Menace in India

Acid attacks are a brutal form of violence. This involves throwing acid or harmful chemicals on someone's body to cause severe injuries or permanent scarring. It's a crime that's deeply rooted in societal issues like male dominance, gender prejudice, and disregard for the law. Over time, these attac

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Fixing Cartilage: The Power of Injectable Hydrogels

Cartilage repair is a tough job. Why? Because cartilage does not have blood vessels or cells. This makes it hard for the body to fix itself. But there is hope. Scientists are working on a solution using injectable hydrogels. These are like tiny, flexible sponges that can be injected into the body. T

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May 26 2025SCIENCE

How Genes and Hormones Shape Young Athletes

Genes and hormones are big players in how kids respond to exercise and perform in sports. The idea is to look at how these factors work together to shape a child's athletic abilities. This is important for coaches and parents to understand. It helps them create better training plans and spot potenti

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May 26 2025WEATHER

Weather Forecasting in Peril: The Impact of Data Gaps

Weather forecasting is a complex task that relies on accurate data. In recent times, the United States has faced significant challenges in this area. The National Guard was called in to deal with an ice storm in Northern Michigan at the end of March. Meteorologists struggled to predict the extent of

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May 26 2025BUSINESS

Musk's Wins and Losses Under Trump's Watch

Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Five Years On: The Unfinished Fight Against Police Immunity

Five years have passed since George Floyd's death. This event sparked a wave of support for changing a legal rule called "qualified immunity. " This rule often shields police officers from being held accountable, even when they break the law. Many people hoped this would lead to big changes. However

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Unpacking the 8 Million Medicaid Mystery

In 2025, a bold statement about Medicaid fraud spread rapidly across social media platforms. The claim was that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had uncovered 8 million individuals fraudulently enrolled in Medicaid. This claim was backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the U. S. Secretary o

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Side Effects: A New Way to Spot Them

Vaccines play a big role in stopping infectious diseases. But they can also cause unwanted side effects. These are called adverse events. Usually, spotting these side effects involves a lot of manual work. This is slow and limited in what it can find. There is a new way to look at these side effect

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