In a new study, researchers tested whether a computer‑driven chatbot could guide adults toward healthier habits in everyday health clinics. The trial took place at three community hospitals in Hong Kong and involved 627 people between the ages of 45 and 75. Many participants had high blood pressure
The Ebola crisis in Africa has grown into the continent’s second‑largest outbreak, with a death toll that now tops 220. The World Health Organization reports more than 900 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the virus began, and a handful of infections in neighboring Uga
Comedy often blurs the line between public and private life, especially when you’re juggling contacts that mix friends, family, and national celebrities. Colin Jost, best known for his sharp humor on SNL, once accidentally put his career to the test when he revealed a quirky part of his phone habits
For a quarter century, a special system has quietly shaped how life-saving drugs reach people worldwide. Since its launch, this program has vetted over 500 medicines, making them eligible for purchase by international agencies and governments. That’s more than just a number—it represents real access
Politicians and late-night TV hosts often lock horns, but few feuds get as personal (or as public) as this one. Earlier this week, a well-known health official made a claim about late-night comedy struggling, only to get schooled by a comedian who saw straight through the politics. The official sugg
Colombia is choosing a new president this weekend, and three very different candidates are leading the polls. On one side stands Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator who has spent years fighting for peace and justice. His father, a senator too, was killed in the 1990s during a wave of violence against l
Ohio recently passed a bill that stops homeowners’ associations from banning the "Thin Blue Line" flag. But why single out this flag? The rule now makes it harder for neighborhoods to enforce their own rules about what symbols can be displayed. Many people see the flag as a simple way to honor poli
Mining leaves behind soil packed with heavy metals like cadmium, lead, and copper. These metals stick around for years, hurting plants, animals, and even people who live nearby. One cleanup trick is to use special plants that suck up the metals. But this method has problems. The soil is often too ha
Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co
A new letter from the Vatican speaks out about artificial intelligence, but it isn’t just another tech warning. Published on the anniversary of an old social justice document, it argues that AI isn’t neutral because it reflects the goals of the people who build it. That means when powerful companies
