A man in Virginia is in trouble with the law after federal agents found a huge collection of homemade explosive devices at his home. This discovery is the largest seizure of ready-to-use explosives in FBI history. The man, named Brad Spafford, was taken into custody on December 17 at a farm near Smi
College is tough, and it can take a real toll on students' mental health. Let's talk about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), which is pretty common among them. This isn't about trying to end their life, but it's still a big warning sign. Insomnia, or having trouble sleeping, is a major player here. I
In a recent announcement, President Joe Biden revealed a substantial $2. 5 billion support package for Ukraine. This aid comes as the Ukrainian people bravely stand against Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022. The United States has been a leading voice in rallying global support for Ukra
Have you ever wondered why some Swedish men are more likely to deny climate change than women? It turns out, this might be linked to something called "threatened masculinity. " This happens when men feel like their masculinity is being challenged or devalued, often due to changes in society that giv
You've probably heard that early rehabilitation is key after a sports knee injury. But what if we added something extra to the mix? Let's talk about combining early rehab with a special brain treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Researchers wanted to see if this com
Febrile neutropenia, a severe complication for patients with blood cancers undergoing chemotherapy, is a major concern. This study explored whether Channa striata, a freshwater fish, could help. The goal was to see if extracts from this fish could boost the body's neutrophil count and function, and
Endometriosis, a condition that can cause mild discomfort to extreme pelvic pain and even infertility, is a significant health issue for many women. In Jordan, a previous study from one hospital hinted that this condition might be more common than thought. That finding led researchers to investigate
On Christmas Day, a tragic event unfolded in the skies when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed, killing all 38 people on board. The aircraft, en route to Grozny, Chechnya, made an emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Initially, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency suggested that the plane cr
Even though Iran has strict rules against making, selling, or drinking alcohol, a secret market has been thriving. Many people are getting seriously hurt or even dying because these secret drink makers often don't follow safety rules. A group of researchers decided to find out why this black market
The recent murder of a top health insurance executive, Brian Thompson, has sparked a wave of anger among Americans. They're furious about high insurance costs and denied coverage. But why did it take such a dramatic event for people to pay attention? At a conference, leaders from Pfizer and Amazon d
