The U. S. Health Secretary has altered a plan to reshape the CDC’s vaccine advisory board, stepping back from some of his earlier changes. The committee, known as ACIP, tells doctors which shots Americans should get and when, and it also influences insurance coverage. Last year the secretary repl
Every cell in your body faces a constant battle against damage from harmful molecules. These molecules, called free radicals, are natural byproducts of life—but too many can speed up aging and trigger diseases. A key player in this fight is a protein called NRF2. Scientists once saw it as a simple a
A decade ago, Hollywood was a closed circle that rewarded familiar names and predictable stories. Big budgets went to proven stars, leaving new directors—especially women—rarely seen at major festivals. Last year only ten percent of festival directors were women, showing how hard it is for fresh sto
Twins in ancient stories usually get more attention than they do in religious texts. The Bible barely mentions them, even though carrying two babies at once feels like a miracle worth writing about. The few cases that exist often involve brothers fighting over power, like Jacob and Esau, where the y
Back in the 1920s, a nurse named Rene Caisse noticed something interesting. A blend she called Essiac tea seemed to help people feel better. The mix includes burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, and rhubarb root. These aren't random herbs—they’ve been used in traditional medicine for centu
The U. S. health department has taken back a new charter for an important vaccine advisory group, saying the change was made too late under federal rules. The panel, which gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how vaccines are used across the country, had just received
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently made headlines not for his usual tech or business ventures, but for quietly teaming up with a presidential administration on a healthcare cost-cutting initiative. While Cuban has been vocal about supporting Democratic candidates in the past, including end
California has to keep over 5. 7 million students in safe classrooms and good programs. Some kids speak English at home, some don’t. Some have disabilities, some are top performers. All of them need a state leader who can help districts meet those needs. The current superintendent can’t run again, s
The U. S. health department recently hit pause on a vaccine advisory group's updated rules after realizing a legal step was missed. This group helps guide vaccine decisions for the country. The mix-up came just weeks after a new charter was approved in early April by a top health official. That char
Theaters today love big summer movies—think giant explosions, familiar heroes, and endless sequels. These films fill screens and wallets, crowding out smaller stories that need space to breathe. A fresh crime comedy from Neon, built around a shoplifting crew led by Keke Palmer, now tests whether suc
