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Why some parents skip simple baby protections

March 22, 2026

Hospitals across the U. S. are seeing more parents say no to basic newborn treatments once considered automatic. At one Idaho hospital, half the babies one day didn’t get a vitamin K shot that prevents dangerous bleeding – a routine shot since the 1960s. Doctors worry this trend extends beyond vacci

health

The foods nutritionists once warned you about but you should actually eat

March 22, 2026

For years, people have followed food rules they didn’t question—like avoiding certain foods because “experts” said so. But what if those warnings were wrong? Many foods once called unhealthy are actually packed with nutrients that most diets lack. The problem started when food companies pushed low-f

health

Breaking Down Walls: How Tech Helps Mental Health Workers Connect Across Languages

March 22, 2026

Mental health care faces a huge challenge when language gets in the way. A recent study looked at how translation tools could help therapists and doctors treat patients who speak different languages. Instead of focusing only on the technology, the research dug into real conversations between provide

politics

TSA workers struggle through pay delays as airports step in to help

March 22, 2026

The latest funding delay for the Department of Homeland Security has left TSA workers in a tough spot. Many of these screeners are still recovering from the 43-day government shutdown last year, where some went without pay for over a month. Now, five weeks into another funding freeze, they face miss

politics

A tight election in Slovenia: business vs social policies

March 22, 2026

Voters in Slovenia head to the polls Sunday in a close race between the current prime minister, a liberal reformer, and a right-wing leader aiming for another term. Neither side looks set to win a full majority, leaving smaller parties to decide who governs next. The vote follows weeks of sharp cam

crime

Heat and Hands: How Warmer Days Might Raise Police Violence Risk

March 22, 2026

Research over the last decade shows a clear pattern across U. S. counties: when temperatures climb, so do risks linked to police violence. It’s not that heat alone causes police to act more aggressively, but climate conditions seem to sharpen existing tensions in places where water is scarce and cit

politics

Crime drops across U. S. cities amid political claims

March 22, 2026

Last year saw a notable decline in violent crime across several major U. S. cities, with homicides, robberies, and assaults all falling sharply according to early data. While President Trump has framed this as proof of stronger law enforcement under his administration, crime experts suggest multiple

crime

Deep Ellum gets a fresh safety strategy after crime rise

March 22, 2026

Deep Ellum in Dallas has faced growing concerns about late-night safety after a noticeable uptick in violent incidents last year. Local business groups, including the Deep Ellum Foundation, spent months putting together a new safety plan to address these issues. The district, known for its mix of da

health

TNFR Signals and the Repeat Risks of Heart Block

March 21, 2026

A new study looks at how certain proteins that react to inflammation might predict future heart attacks. Researchers focused on the TNFR pathway, a set of proteins that can trigger or worsen arterial damage. They found that people who had higher levels of these TNFR proteins were more likely to suff

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PreveCan: A New Tool to Teach Cancer Prevention

March 21, 2026

Scientists built a Spanish app called PreveCan. The goal is to share advice from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research. These organizations published guidelines in 2018 on how to keep cancer risk low. PreveCan shows tips about diet, exercise, weight, and ot