"Recent data shows a growing number of people under 65 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, especially rectal cases. While older adults are seeing fewer cancers, the overall trend is upward across all ages. In fact, rectal tumors now make up almost one‑third of colorectal cases, a jump from 27 %
Journalists who go into conflict zones face danger every day. The threat of injury or death is real, but the risk does not stop there. Even after leaving a battlefield, many reporters struggle with mental health problems that linger for years. Research shows that covering war can trigger a ra
The United States has pushed back a key meeting that will decide if the country still meets the “measles elimination” label, moving it from April to November. The panel, organized by the Pan American Health Organization, had invited U. S. officials to discuss whether recent outbreaks threaten t
Arman Tsarukyan says he is not to blame for the fight that broke out after a wrestling bout at RAF 6. The clash happened just moments after the match ended, when Tsarukyan threw a punch at Georgio Poullas. Both fighters had already complained about rough play during the bout, with slaps to the
A building that opened in 1922 still draws crowds today. The Dixon Historic Theater is more than a movie house; it hosts rock shows, comedy nights, and traveling acts. Its Art Deco style and great sound make it a favorite for performers who say it sounds better than newer venues. The theate
The story begins in 1957, when a young doctor named Stanley Plotkin was on his first night as a pediatric intern. A frantic father brought in a 3‑year‑old who could barely breathe, and before the doctor could even look at him, the boy died. The culprit was Haemophilus influenzae type b, a bacteria t
A new laboratory method has been created to spot harmful chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, in fatty fish. The technique mixes solid‑phase extraction with gas‑liquid microextraction, using ultrasound to shake the samples. First, a sonicator breaks open the fish cells a
One quiet night, a 65‑year‑old man from Queens decided to leave his apartment for a cigarette run. He carried a silver revolver, a relic from the 1990s that he claimed was part of a personal defense stash. The old man said he could not “take a beating” in his age, so the gun was with him. About fou
A woman from Tennessee asked a simple question on TikTok that sparked a wide discussion. She posted a short video asking why Chick‑fil‑A wants customers to tip for takeout. The clip quickly reached hundreds of thousands of views, and many people agreed with her. People on the comments panel s
A New York‑based health insurer announced it will earn $101 million in profit for the year 2025. The company employs about 1, 600 workers across the state. Its earnings come as medical care and prescription drug prices climb higher. The insurer also notes that new rules for Medicare Advanta
