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The ADHD Medication Boom: Are We Seeing Real Benefits?

June 25, 2025

Over the past two decades, ADHD medication prescriptions have skyrocketed globally. This surge raises a big question: Are these meds actually making a difference in people's lives as they become more common? ADHD medications are designed to help people focus and manage their symptoms. But with more

health

Understanding Violence in Relationships: A Look at Burkina Faso During COVID-19

June 25, 2025

In Burkina Faso, a recent study looked at how common violence between partners was during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that nearly 3 out of 10 women experienced some form of violence from their partner in 2021. This is almost double the rate from 2010. The study focused on women aged 15 to 49.

health

A Difficult Journey: Afghan Refugee Mothers in Pakistan

June 25, 2025

Afghan refugee women in Pakistan face big hurdles when trying to get healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth. This is especially true in Balochistan, a province that struggles with poverty and weak healthcare systems. The COVID-19 pandemic made things even harder for these women. Balochistan is

environment

Smart Tech Helps Clean Up China's Water

June 25, 2025

In small towns across China, wastewater treatment plants are having a tough time. These plants use special ponds called ecological combination ponds (ECPs) to clean water. But when the water coming in changes a lot, it's hard to adjust the settings. This leads to too much air being pumped in and too

weather

East Coast Faces Scorching Heatwave: What's Happening and Why It Matters

June 24, 2025

The East Coast is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to levels not seen in over a decade. This intense heat is caused by a heat dome, a weather phenomenon where high pressure traps hot air in a region. The effects of this heatwave are far-reaching and severe. In St.

education

Building Our Professional Knowledge: A Work in Progress

June 24, 2025

The journey to establish a strong professional evidence-base is ongoing. It's not a finish line to cross but a continuous path to walk. This journey is crucial for the growth and credibility of any profession. People in the field are working together to gather and share knowledge. They are also for

science

South America's Brainpower: 30 Years of Neuroscience Breakthroughs

June 24, 2025

A big deal is happening in the world of brain science. The Uruguayan Society for Neuroscience is turning 30! This group has been working hard to understand how our brains work. They have made some cool discoveries that are important not just for South America, but for the whole world. Neuroscience

health

How COVID-19 Continued to Disrupt HIV Testing in 2021

June 24, 2025

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic kept causing problems for HIV testing and diagnosis. This was especially noticeable at a top hospital in India. The goal was to see how much the pandemic affected HIV testing that year. The pandemic made it hard for people to get tested for HIV. This is a big deal bec

business

Fed Officials Start to Agree with Trump on Lower Interest Rates

June 24, 2025

Some Federal Reserve officials are now echoing President Trump's calls for lower interest rates. Michelle Bowman, a key Fed official, recently suggested that the central bank should consider cutting rates soon to support the job market. She believes that if inflation stays under control, a rate cut

politics

A New Way to Pay Less Tax in the UK

June 23, 2025

Reform UK has a new idea. They want to let non-doms, people who live in the UK but have a home abroad for taxes, pay a big fee. This fee is £250, 000. In return, they won't pay some UK taxes. This includes taxes on money made abroad, capital gains, and inheritance tax. The money from these fees wou