Felix the Cat, the beloved cartoon character known for his magic bag and catchphrase, has sparked a legal battle. The Australian relatives of Patrick Sullivan, one of Felix's creators, are suing Donald Oriolo. They claim Oriolo hid Felix's financial success from them for years. The heirs believe the
In India, a study looked at a rare type of cancer called mediastinal germ cell tumors (GCTs). These tumors are not common and usually affect young men. The study focused on how these tumors are treated and how patients fare. The research involved patients from two big cancer hospitals. It checked h
A judge in New Hampshire has found a smart way to stop a controversial executive order. The order, issued by Donald Trump, aims to change birthright citizenship. The judge didn't use the usual method to block the order. Instead, he used a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit covers babies born in all
Health care in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is facing a big challenge. Many people need treatments for serious illnesses like cancer or autoimmune diseases. But these medicines are expensive. This leaves many patients without the care they need. Enter biosimilars. These are like generic ve
Young athletes, especially boys, go through big changes as they grow. A recent study looked at how training affects their jumping skills. Forty boys, aged 9 to 17, were split into two groups based on their growth stage. Some were still growing fast, and others had already gone through their main gro
Leprosy can mess up the nerves that control things like sweating and blood flow. But checking these nerves isn't easy or cheap. A new study tried to see if a simple infrared camera could help. The idea is to use the camera to measure how fast your hands warm up after being in cold water. This warmi
The US has been experiencing some serious cold snaps lately, even as winters warm up overall. Scientists have been digging into why this happens and found some interesting connections to the stratosphere, the layer of the atmosphere above where planes fly. Two key patterns have been identified. The
By 2035, more than half of the planet's people might be overweight or obese. That's a big problem, but there's hope. Exercise, especially high-intensity interval training (HIIT), can help manage weight and improve health. But what if we could give workouts a little extra oomph? Enter therapeutic ul
Ford is calling back a huge number of cars in the U. S. because of a possible problem with the fuel pump. This issue could cause the engine to stop while driving, which is obviously not safe. The recall includes popular models like the Ford Bronco, Explorer, F-150, and some Lincoln vehicles. Owners
The quest for justice in the wake of the 9/11 attacks has hit another snag. A federal appeals court recently overturned a plea deal that would have spared Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the attacks, from facing the death penalty. This decision has reopened a complex legal batt
