In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Take the Senate Finance Committee, for example. They had a big meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The topic? Vaccines and the chaos at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some Republican senators
Cervical cancer cells can change their shape and behavior when treated with certain drugs. These drugs, known as HDAC inhibitors, mess with how the cell's nucleus looks and works. The nucleus is like the brain of the cell, and these drugs make it bigger and alter how stuff moves in and out of it. S
New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq
AI is getting smarter, but that also means it's getting harder to keep an eye on. A company called groundcover has just launched a tool to help. This tool is designed to watch over AI systems, especially the big language models that power chatbots and other smart tools. The best part? It does this w
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a lifeline for many people with kidney failure. But it's not perfect. Over time, it can harm the peritoneal membrane (PM), the lining of the abdomen. This damage can lead to ultrafiltration failure, a serious problem with no current treatment. Scientists have found that
In a recent meeting in Alaska, U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about Ukraine's future. The U. S. might offer Ukraine some security promises, but it's not clear what these promises will look like. Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, said the U. S. could offe
In Idaho, a senior citizen from Twin Falls recently passed away due to West Nile virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state this year. This news comes as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by mosquito-borne illnesses. The virus is primarily spread through the bites of i
The weather is taking a cool turn this week, but don't worry, summer isn't over yet. Right now, it's rainy and cool, but things will start to heat up by the end of the week. Expect showers and storms to stick around today, especially in the afternoon and evening. The mix of moisture, wind, and a wea
A recent chat with a German politician led to a fascinating discovery: a book from 1958 called "The Rise of the Meritocracy. " The author, Michael Young, was a sociologist who helped shape Britain's welfare state after World War II. He coined the term "meritocracy, " but he didn't mean it as a compl
Indonesia is trying to lower its maternal death rate. It's still too high. One way to do this is by keeping a close eye on pregnant women. A new mobile app is stepping in to help. It's called the REST app. REST stands for Risk Identification, Evaluation Counseling, Systematic Monitoring, Troubleshoo
