Studies show that the rate of Kawasaki disease is rising in Southeast Asian countries, and scientists are trying to understand why. One reason may be a link with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which has drawn more attention to the illness. Researchers wanted to see how many papers and citations about Kawasa
The idea that therapy can be tailored exactly to each person is growing. Researchers call this Precision Mental Health, or PMH. It takes the proven practice of Evidence‑Based Practice and adds two new tools: regular, detailed measurements of a client’s progress, and computer models that predict whic
The World Baseball Classic saw the United States edge out the Dominican Republic with a close 2‑1 victory, moving on to the final round. The decisive moment came in the last inning when U. S. pitcher Mason Miller forced Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to strike out looking, and earlier in the ei
Maine stands out across the United States for having one of the lowest rates of violent crime. According to recent FBI statistics, only 100 people per 100, 000 residents were involved in violent offenses during 2024. In contrast, Washington, D. C. recorded more than a thousand violent incidents per
A new short test called the PS‑4 helps researchers see how parents raise their kids. The researchers started with a long list of questions about parenting and then trimmed it down to only four items. They tested this short version with two big groups of families: one that represents all of Ger
Horizon Technology Finance and Monroe Capital held separate votes, both ending in approval for the merger plan. The deal means Horizon will acquire Monroe, and shareholders from both sides had to agree on the terms. Horizon’s investors backed a proposal that would issue new shares as part of the
The school district is asking parents, teachers and students to decide who will be honored as the top female athlete for the week of March 9‑15. A live poll will run until 8 p. m. on Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on the district’s Instagram the following morning. If you think a pl
Every week, high school boys across Southwest Florida get a chance to shine. A local newspaper team picks standout athletes from the previous week, sending their names and stats to readers for a quick online poll. The winner earns a t‑shirt from a sports brand and a tote bag, both sponsored by the n
I was fifteen and alone in Dublin, a city that felt more like the 1950s than the modern world. A last‑minute change sent me from a planned trip to Greece straight into an Irish airport, where I was clueless about how to use the local phones. A friendly couple, Sheelagh and Eddie McDonnell, had left
New York City earned a spot as the second best U. S. city for staying fit, according to a recent ranking that examined 35 different health‑related factors across the country’s largest urban centers. The study looked at everything from monthly gym fees to how many basketball hoops a city has per resi
