Health

Trump Administration Questioned About Increase in Deaths in ICE Custody

During a House hearing on Thursday, Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) raised concerns about the rising number of deaths in ICE custody during President Donald Trump's second term, calling for a...

04/16/2026 1 min read Health Riley Thompson

Group granted 30-day period to examine preservation of historic Roche de Boeuf bridge

A local preservation group has been granted a 30-day period to explore ways to protect the historic Roche de Boeuf bridge, aiming to preserve its century-old structure and consider adaptive reuse as a...

04/16/2026 2 min read Health Harper Simmons

Off-Duty Police Officer Passes Away During Flight to Reunite with Family

Senior Corporal Christopher Blow of the Dallas Police Department tragically passed away while traveling to Europe to reunite with his family, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to law enforcement a...

04/16/2026 3 min read Health Ethan Caldwell

Evidence Suggests Humans Evolved for Running: Body Parts Confirm

New evidence suggests humans evolved for running, with key anatomical traits supporting endurance activities like marathons. Features such as the nuchal ligament, longer legs, elastic tendons, and spe...

04/16/2026 3 min read Health Grace Ellison

The Evolutionary Purpose of the Human Tailbone: An Explanation from a Biologist

The human tailbone, or coccyx, is a vestige of our tailed ancestors, once crucial for balance and movement. Though external tails vanished millions of years ago, the coccyx persists, adapting to suppo...

04/15/2026 4 min read Health Ava Mitchell

Scientists discover potential antidote to negative effects of social media: Experimental film

Scientists at the University of California have found that watching experimental films instead of typical social media videos can boost creativity and mental engagement, suggesting a new way to counte...

04/15/2026 4 min read Health Riley Thompson

Two Thieves Triggered Nuclear Disaster by Stealing Blue Cylinder from Abandoned Hospital

In 1987 two thieves in Goinia Brazil unknowingly stole a radioactive device from an abandoned hospital triggering a serious nuclear contamination event that exposed hundreds to radiation and led to em...

04/15/2026 4 min read Health Riley Thompson

Scientists Created Something from Nothing. Literally.

Scientists have revealed that empty space is far from empty, as fleeting virtual particles can spring into existence and form real matter under extreme conditions, reshaping our understanding of the q...

04/15/2026 3 min read Health Noah Whitman

Cash assistance to be provided to families for school uniforms

The government will provide financial support to families for school essentials this summer. Eligible households can receive up to 150 per child to cover uniforms stationery and footwear helping reduc...

04/14/2026 2 min read Health Grace Ellison

Health benefit cuts have me fearing for the future as a parent of two autistic children.

A mother of two autistic teenagers fears for their future as planned cuts to the health element of Universal Credit threaten to reduce essential support for families caring for children with severe di...

04/14/2026 3 min read Health Riley Thompson

Distant Twin of Jupiter Could Change Our Understanding of Planet Formation

Scientists have discovered TOI-5205, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet with unusually low metallicity orbiting a small red dwarf, challenging current models of planet formation and offering new insights into ...

04/14/2026 3 min read Health Natalie Monroe

Antibiotics can induce bacteria to release inflammatory bubbles, complicating infection treatment.

New research shows that some antibiotics can prompt bacteria to release tiny inflammatory vesicles, which may worsen immune reactions and complicate infection treatment, highlighting the need for care...

04/14/2026 3 min read Health Riley Thompson

Legalizing cannabis drives innovation, but not always to the benefit of patients or public health.

Legalizing cannabis sparks innovation in patents and products, yet many developments favor commercial interests over patient health. State laws expand access, but federal restrictions still limit rese...

04/14/2026 4 min read Health Chloe Ramirez

AbbVie’s Elahere shows positive results in Phase II trial for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.

AbbVie's investigational therapy, Elahere, demonstrated promising results in a Phase II trial for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. The study showed a 62.7% objective response rate and an 81% progres...

04/14/2026 3 min read Health Connor Blake

Nitrates linked to cancer found in Des Moines water supply for 2nd time in 30 years

Des Moines, Iowa, faces a rare water quality issue as nitrates, linked to cancer and other health risks, were found in the city's drinking water. This marks only the second occurrence in 30 years. Fil...

04/13/2026 3 min read Health Harper Simmons

Southcoast Health strengthens safety with appointment of first police chief.

Southcoast Health has taken a major step to enhance safety by naming its first police chief, Marc Duphily, to lead the new Division of Police and Public Safety, aiming to protect staff and patients am...

04/13/2026 4 min read Health Riley Thompson

Sparian begins Phase I trial for pain relief with SBS-147

Sparian Biosciences has launched a Phase I trial of SBS-147, an oral AEA receptor agonist aimed at improving pain management. The study will evaluate safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in heal...

04/12/2026 3 min read Health Gavin Porter

Father passes away due to health insurance delaying coverage for cancer treatment, claiming it wasn't necessary: Report

A West Virginia man passed away after his health insurance delayed coverage for a recommended cancer treatment, sparking new state legislation aimed at speeding up approval for critical medical proced...

04/11/2026 3 min read Health Gavin Porter

Study finds genetic variations associated with weight loss and side effects of GLP-1 drugs in Health Rounds.

A large-scale study involving 28,000 participants reveals how genetic variations in the GLP1R gene influence weight loss and side effects from GLP-1 receptor agonist medications, used for obesity and ...

04/11/2026 4 min read Health Aiden Foster

Police issue warning about 1.7-tonne chip theft

Warwickshire authorities seized 1.7 tonnes of ready-cut chips after inspections revealed unsafe storage practices. The multi-agency operation targeted food safety and regulatory compliance, issuing wa...

04/11/2026 3 min read Health Chloe Ramirez

Excavation in Tuam reveals bodies of 36 more children

Excavation at the former Tuam mother and baby home in western Ireland has uncovered 36 more infant remains, raising the total found to 69. Authorities continue careful forensic work to identify the ch...

04/11/2026 3 min read Health Zoe Harrison

Unauthorized flags to be taken down due to safety concerns

Shropshire Council will remove flags placed without permission in public areas after safety reviews showed risks from storm damage and instability. The move aims to protect residents while allowing la...

04/10/2026 4 min read Health Caleb Jennings

Microplastics discovered in droppings of freshwater birds at various nesting locations

Scientists have detected tiny plastic particles in the droppings of freshwater birds, revealing the widespread reach of pollution even in remote nesting areas. The findings highlight how human activit...

04/10/2026 2 min read Health Ava Mitchell

Surgeon meets youngest heart operation patient

Fleur, the youngest patient to undergo open heart surgery, joyfully reunited with her surgeon nearly three years after a complex operation that saved her life, highlighting advances in pediatric cardi...

04/09/2026 3 min read Health Caleb Jennings

Watchdog declares daily sewage spills into brook as illegal

Authorities in Herefordshire have declared repeated sewage discharges into Pinsley Brook illegal, after the Kingsland treatment plant released untreated wastewater for over a month, raising environmen...

04/09/2026 3 min read Health Gavin Porter

'I aim to inspire people through my life story'

Faith Harrison, a young heart attack survivor from Little Minsterley, inspires others through her journey of resilience and recovery. A red bench near Shrewsbury commemorates her story, promoting awar...

04/09/2026 3 min read Health Noah Whitman

Banner Health seeks public assistance in identifying patient struck by car in Phoenix

Banner Health is asking the public for help identifying a young Hispanic male seriously injured in a car accident in Phoenix on January 12. The patient remains unable to communicate due to severe head...

04/08/2026 3 min read Health Aiden Foster

Health Officials Issue Warning About Flea-Borne Typhus Hospitalizing 90% of Infected Individuals

Health officials in Los Angeles County warn of a sharp rise in flea-borne typhus cases, with nearly 90 percent of infected individuals requiring hospitalization this year, urging residents to take pre...

04/08/2026 2 min read Health Caleb Jennings

Beaufort Memorial enhances women's health services with addition of new OBGYN

Beaufort Memorial strengthens womens health services by welcoming Dr Rebecca A Keith to its OBGYN team enhancing care for women of all ages across the Lowcountry with expertise in high risk obstetrics...

04/08/2026 3 min read Health Maya Henderson

Gene Regulation Could Determine Our Lifespan

New research suggests that how our genes are regulated could play a key role in determining lifespan opening pathways for potential longevity treatments and deeper understanding of aging processes in ...

04/07/2026 1 min read Health Aiden Foster