Living with depression that keeps coming back is tougher than many realise. For British South Asians, the struggle often starts before they even try to get help. Treatment options exist, but reaching them isn’t simple. Many face two big hurdles: their mental health needs aren’t always understood, an
NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t
Doctors today face a tough question: how much should they know about food? Some leaders say medical schools need to teach more about diet. But what do future doctors think? Two students shared their views on a recent podcast. Tiffany Onyejiaka, finishing her medical degree, believes doctors should
A big five-year study followed over 7, 000 adults aged 40 to 65 and found that eating breakfast early helps keep weight down. Skipping breakfast or eating late in the afternoon, however, did not help with weight loss and was often linked to worse habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. The key tak
Jokes about political violence often start as dark humor before crossing into dangerous territory. After a man armed with multiple weapons tried to storm a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House, conversations about violent rhetoric in comedy resurfaced. The incident happened just days after
A recent study looked at over 400, 000 adults in the UK to see if walking could lower the risk of osteoporosis. Researchers tracked their walking habits and bone health over time. The big question was: how much walking is enough to make a difference? The findings suggest that walking regularly coul
In early 2024, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , pushed for major changes to childhood vaccine policies. The plan aimed to reduce the standard vaccine schedule from 16 to 11 shots and lower recommendations for diseases like hepatitis A and rotavirus. B
The Loretto Foundation just brought in Barbara Karas as its new development director, just in time for the group’s 50th birthday this fall. Karas won’t just be another face in the office—she’s taking charge of fundraising, donor talks, and even the company’s own employee charity drive. Her job is hu
Kacey Musgraves wasn’t joking when she talked about her "Dry Spell" video putting her grandmother in a tough spot. While filming the music video packed with bold lyrics, a real emergency called her away. Her grandmother, Barbara, faced a sudden spike in blood pressure that required urgent hospital c
The recent FBI investigation into the December shootings at Brown University and MIT reveals a story of long-term planning and personal struggles. The suspect, a 48-year-old Portuguese man named Claudio Neves Valente, targeted Brown University first, killing two students and injuring nine others bef
