Did you know that the way women experience pain relief during childbirth can be different based on their race? A recent study looked into how often black and white women needed extra pain meds while using labor epidurals. The study found that black women might be getting these extra meds more often
In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei
Ever wondered how countries around the globe are tackling oral and oropharyngeal cancer? A recent look into national and subnational plans from all World Health Organization Member States gives us some insights. As of March 2023, out of 194 countries, only a few had specific subnational plans, resul
When it comes to science, Democrats and Republicans often clash. But one thing they do agree on is the uncertainty about animal testing. Some love it, some hate it. President Trump's reign might cut funding for such research, which could be great for animals. But will it really help science? Let's l
In 2021, a significant court ruling declared part of Brazil's Industrial Property Law unconstitutional. This led some pharmaceutical companies to file lawsuits aiming to extend their patents. A study was conducted to assess the potential economic fallout of these extensions on medicine costs for bot
Boiler Room, a streaming series and events platform, has now switched hands, moving from ticketing giant Dice to European event giant Superstruct Entertainment. The details of the deal are under wraps, but it's clear that Boiler Room's team will stay in charge while tapping into Superstruct's global
St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho's largest healthcare provider, has filed a lawsuit against Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. They're seeking a federal court order to protect doctors from the state's near-total abortion ban when performing emergency procedures. The lawsuit comes as the Biden admi
Donald Trump’s pick for the next attorney general, Pam Bondi, seems well-qualified on paper. She's spent years as a prosecutor and Florida's attorney general. But her recent comments about the 2020 election and threats to prosecute Trump's foes raise big questions about her independence and trustwor
Ever wondered how doctors can tell where seizures start in the brain? A recent study found an interesting clue: the way a person's hands move during a seizure. Researchers looked at videos of people having seizures and noticed that the hand on the same side as the brain area causing the seizure woul
Ever wondered about the tallest and heaviest players in the NFL? Well, Daniel Faalele is one of them. Standing at 6'8" and weighing around 379 lbs, he's a force to be reckoned with on the Baltimore Ravens team. But what makes Faalele really stand out? It's his background. Born in Melbourne, Australi
