In Idaho, medical boards have agreed to put a stop to investigations into healthcare providers who refer patients to other states for abortions. This decision comes as a result of an ongoing legal battle involving Planned Parenthood and two Idaho doctors. They sued Idaho's Attorney General, Raúl Lab
You might have heard of online tools for mental health, like cognitive bias modification (CBM) for interpretation. These tools help you think about ambiguous situations in a less scary way, and you don't need a therapist. But many people stop using these tools early, which isn't great. We need new w
When Ryan Coogler's "Black Panther" hit the big screen, many were excited to see a film focused on African superheroes. As a Kenyan-American, the casting of diverse Black leads was promising, giving hope that Hollywood would finally recognize different African narratives. However, the movie failed i
You know how important lower body strength is for Aussie Rules footballers, right? It's all about how much force they can apply in various tasks. With new tech, there are now many ways to measure this strength, making it tricky to interpret data. One method used is called Principal Component Analysi
A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has sparked controversy, accusing Israel of "acts of genocide" by restricting water supplies in Gaza. The report found that between October 2023 and September 2024, Israeli authorities limited water access to less than half of what the World Health Organiz
The New York Jets are no strangers to unconventional tactics, and a recent report by TheAthletic. com sheds light on one of their more bizarre decisions. It turns out that team owner Woody Johnson vetoed a potential trade for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy simply because Jeudy's Madden rating was too low
The long-awaited trailer for "Superman, " directed by James Gunn, has finally dropped, giving fans a first look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Corenswet shared his excitement, saying it was a surreal experience to see himself
After the 2023 election, a notable conversation emerged. Jamal Bryant, the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, had a unique message for the Black women in his congregation. His fiancée, now wife, Rev. Karri Turner, encouraged them to take a break from politic
This winter, Chicago's vaccination rates for flu and COVID-19 are slightly down from last year. Public health experts say this could be due to people being tired of vaccines and lots of misinformation circulating. Only about 10. 7% of Chicagoans have gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-Dec
Ever wondered how city folks' views on exercise and their actual workout habits affect their spending on sports? This study dives into just that, focusing on how much people work out as the middleman between how they feel about exercise and how much they splurge on sports. First, let's talk about a
