Hospice care that is built into cancer treatment teams helps patients feel better when they are near the end of life. Yet, it is unclear whether this approach works well in places where most people are Muslim and cultural norms influence medical decisions. Researchers compared two groups of patien
In Washington, the Navy Yard neighborhood has seen several gatherings of teenagers that have raised alarm among residents and shop owners. These events, sometimes called “takeovers, ” have been linked to thefts, fights and even gunfire. The latest cluster of teens happened over a recent weekend.
Many people now look to social media for health tips, but a recent survey shows that this habit also fuels the spread of wrong information. The study found that three‑quarters of those who forward science or medical posts do so after only seeing the headline, not by reading the whole story. Th
Scott Wool, who started buying into a comic shop in 1987, now runs a small brick‑and‑mortar shop and a huge online presence. He has sold Pokémon cards, toys, comics, and sports memorabilia for over thirty years. After a near‑bankruptcy in 2013, his business began to thrive again, especially betwe
The village council plans to change the noise ordinance this spring, aiming to keep quiet for residents while still letting music events happen. A key point is balancing the peace of homes next to performance spots with community benefit from concerts and festivals. Council members say the new
Intel has rolled out a fresh line of processors aimed at corporate machines, called the Core Ultra Series 3 vPRO. These chips bring a newer “Panther Lake” design, powered by an 18A process, to business laptops and desktops. The lineup focuses on three core areas: strong performance, top‑tier prot
Thunderstorms are like giant mixing bowls in the sky. Inside these clouds, wind whips water droplets and ice crystals around at high speeds. The smallest drops get pushed to the top of the cloud, while heavier ice pieces sink or get dragged down by downward winds. Every time these pieces bump into e
Tom Cruise has built a reputation for jumping into intense action scenes without stunt doubles. From racing cars to climbing skyscrapers, he jumps right into the danger. Now, he’s aiming even higher—literally. His next wild idea is making a movie in real space, not just on Earth with fancy effects.
Decades ago, hospitals started giving vitamin K shots to newborns to stop dangerous bleeding. But now, more parents are saying no. In one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get the shot. Doctors worry because this simple protection has worked for over 60 years. It’s not just vitamin K—pa
Skin changes as we age, but wrinkles don’t have to show up early. Sunlight, stress, and processed foods speed up the breakdown of collagen, the protein that keeps skin firm. Smoking makes things worse by spiking stress hormones. But eating the right foods can slow this damage naturally. Some foods
