In New York City today, three men filed lawsuits claiming they were sexually assaulted by Sean "Diddy" Combs in separate incidents between 2019 and 2022. These allegations come as Combs, who is currently in jail awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, was granted access to a lapt
Keep it simple, yet important—that's the mission of KatakLarita, an innovative program that's empowering deaf children with crucial sexual safety knowledge. This isn't your typical classroom lesson. KatakLarita is all about including everyone, even those who communicate through sign language. With t
In a move reflecting the changing times, the U. S. has revamped its old science and technology agreement with China. The new deal, inked after lengthy talks, is smaller in scope and has extra safeguards to keep national security safe. The State Department says it protects intellectual property and e
Let's take a ride through three decades of Denmark's teen health scene. Researchers have been keeping a keen eye on the health of young Danes, tracking fifteen different health factors. These include weight issues (both overweight and underweight), common pains like headaches and backaches, emotiona
Ever wondered why kids in cities and the countryside might appear to have different language skills? A recent study in Southwestern China took a close look at this difference. They found that parents' time, what they know, and their money can affect how much kids learn at home. But it's not just abo
You might be curious about how marijuana use affects the mental health of adults in the US. Researchers set out to discover if there's a link between using marijuana and experiencing serious psychological distress (SPD). They looked at a big group of people from all around the country to find out.
Chronic diseases are no joke. About a third of adults are dealing with more than one. To make handling these diseases easier, digital health tools are being used. But, the use of these tools isn't as widespread as you'd think. It's puzzling why these innovations aren't catching on faster. What's mor
Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven court
Genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma, or GU-RMS, is a type of cancer that usually affects kids. It's tough to treat and often needs a mix of treatments like radiation, chemo, and big surgeries. But what happens after these kids grow up? Not much is known about how these treatments affect their health late
Scientists have made big strides in improving solar cells by adding photonic crystals. These tiny, repeating patterns can boost how well solar cells absorb and emit light. When tested, solar cells with surface photonic crystals showed an 89% increase in light brightness, while those with embedded ph
