Imagine a crime story where the bad guy isn't just evil, but embodies a whole philosophy of power and control. That's what you get with Bruce Willis' character, Amato, in the thriller series "No Exit. " The show's title comes from a book by philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, who said something like, "Oth
Under President Donald J. Trump, America is entering a new phase. Many of us didn't back him, and now, his cabinet picks seem to signal a troubling direction. In a democracy like ours, it's vital to criticize what seems wrong for our nation. Let's consider Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete
Have you ever noticed how the hands of an ICU nurse and a guitarist can look similar? Both professions require steady hands and a certain level of callousing. In an interactive comic, "True stories from an ICU: Calluses, " a registered nurse named Ernesto Barbieri and illustrator Jess Ruliffson expl
Imagine writing 175 books in 45 years without ever planning to be an author. That's what our storyteller did. They didn't just write stories; they connected dots like Steve Jobs said, diving into topics from marine biology to American history. Their latest book, "In Search of the Old Ones, " mixes t
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) often comes with heart and kidney issues. This means doctors from different fields, like primary care, heart health (cardiologists), and kidney health (nephrologists), need to team up to care for patients. Keeping blood sugar in check is crucial, but even with good control, dia
Ever wondered what causes gout, that painful arthritis flare-up? It's all about uric acid, and a crucial enzyme called xanthine oxidase (XO). Picture XO as a little worker in our bodies, responsible for producing uric acid from purines like hypoxanthine and xanthine in the final steps of a process c
On Monday night, a Boston police cruiser and a Tesla collided, causing some serious trouble for commuters on the Green Line's B Branch. The crash happened on Commonwealth Avenue, near Washington Street, and left a police officer with injuries that weren't too severe, according to the Boston Police D
Italy has hit a snag in its international relations with Iran. An Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala, who works for Il Foglio, was arrested in Iran on December 19, marking the first time a foreign journalist has been detained since the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. This is no small matt
Ever noticed how dementia self-testing apps aren't just about you? They're also about your friends and family. These apps sometimes make you feel responsible not just for yourself, but for others too. This isn't something we talk about much. We often focus on how these apps push responsibility onto
Ever wondered how you can get the latest research findings quickly? The American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AJHP) has an exciting way to keep you in the loop. They've decided to post accepted manuscripts online right after peer review and editing, even before they're professionally formatted
