Psoriasis is a long‑term skin problem that comes from genes, the immune system, and outside factors. Recent studies say that changes in our gut and skin bacteria are not just side notes; they may be a key driver of the disease. The new perspective looks at how a disturbed gut microbiome can weaken t
The March 2026 storms on Oahu’s North Shore sent waves of rain that flooded many homes, leaving thousands homeless. Although no lives were lost yet, the damage was severe and many families had to leave their houses behind. Local star Jason Momoa, who grew up in Honolulu and studied at the Univers
A director of a recent movie based on a popular romance novel said she has a plan to stop drama from ruining a film. The story follows a woman who comes out of prison after causing her boyfriend’s death, and she wants to make amends with his family and meet the daughter she had while incarcerated. T
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is more than a collection of cysts; it’s a complex mix of hormones, genes and everyday habits that can disrupt a woman’s health. The first thing doctors notice is too much male hormone in the body, a condition called hyperandrogenism. This excess can lead to acne, hair
A 42‑year‑old former teacher named Cody A. Davis has had his teaching credentials pulled by the state’s education office. He is currently on trial and has denied every charge against him. Davis kept his license active since 2008, but investigators found he stopped teaching about a year ago. The sta
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee (HHC) has warned the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that a former interpreter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Daria Boyarskaya, should be removed from its election observation team in Hungary. The move comes ahead of a critical vote o
A fresh study shows how a computer program can read a standard heart test and predict the chance that a sudden heart rhythm problem will return. The focus is on atrial fibrillation that starts after an acute, removable trigger—things like surgery or infection. Doctors need to know who is likely to g
Every time you see a slippery rock in a stream or a slimy hull on a boat, you’re looking at biofilms—thin layers of microbes stuck to surfaces. These microscopic communities don’t just stick around by accident. They produce special proteins called adhesins, especially at one end of the cell, to glue
Kevin Spacey has reached agreements with three men who accused him of sexual assault. The civil case that was set to go to trial in London has been paused because of these settlements, though the amounts and details are not public. One accuser, Ruari Cannon, gave up his anonymity and also settled
A group of kids at a school in eastern France recently spotted something odd beside their playground: a skeleton standing upright inside a shallow pit. This find adds to several similar bodies that have been unearthed in the city of Dijon, each positioned sitting with its back to an eastern wall and
