A federal judge has taken a significant step in a case involving the Trump administration's deportation policies. Judge James Boasberg has found enough evidence to consider holding Trump officials in contempt of court. This is a big deal because it's rare for judges to take such a step against the e
The world of wildlife trafficking is shifting, and it’s not just about the big animals anymore. In a surprising turn of events, two young men from Belgium found themselves in trouble for smuggling ants. Yes, you read that right—ants! The incident unfolded in Kenya, where the two 19-year-olds were c
Midwives and maternity care are often seen as separate from feminist ideas. This is a mistake. Feminism can help us understand how society, money, and politics affect women's health. It's not just about individual experiences. It's about the bigger picture. Feminist ideas can help midwives see the
People have always been curious about how economic inequality came to be. One big question is how different ways of getting food, like farming, herding, and foraging, have affected how wealth is spread out. Some people think that societies where owning land was key to producing food had bigger wealt
The world of international trade is in for a major shake-up. The United States has significantly increased its tariffs, which are taxes on imported goods. This move has sent ripples through the global market, redirecting billions of dollars in exports that were originally headed for the U. S. Now, t
The idea of integrated care has been around in China for a while. However, there is not enough proof to show how well it works, especially in less developed regions. To fill this gap, a recent effort focused on understanding how patients experience these services. The goal was to find practical ways
Breeding dairy cows has changed a lot in recent years. Nowadays, it often involves using genetic markers from SNP chips. This method is pretty standard in the industry. But, is it the best way to predict important traits in dairy cows? This is what a recent study tried to find out. The stud
Women who have had gestational diabetes face a tough road. They are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is a serious health issue. There is a program called Life! It aims to help these women. The program focuses on preventing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It is funded
Obesity is a serious health problem that often leads to early death. Most studies on body mass index (BMI) have focused on people of European background. A recent study looked at the DNA of 88, 873 people from the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) Program. Half of these participants came f
In Denmark, a recent study looked at how well ivermectin works against strongylid worms in horses. These worms are everywhere and can make horses very sick. One big problem is that these worms are getting resistant to the drugs meant to kill them. Some countries in Europe have made rules to limit ho
