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Mind the Gap: A Look at Naloxone Prescriptions in Psychiatric Care

December 20, 2025

Opioid overdoses are a serious issue, and naloxone is a key tool in fighting them. This drug can reverse overdoses, but how often is it being given to those who need it most? A recent study took a closer look at how psychiatry residents prescribe naloxone to patients in psychiatric hospitals. It als

health

Why Stopping Antipsychotic Meds Can Be Tricky

December 20, 2025

People with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders often take antipsychotic medications. These drugs help manage symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. But what happens when someone wants to stop taking them? This is a big decision. It's not just about the person's hea

entertainment

A Spy's Life: The Night Manager Returns with a Bang

December 19, 2025

The Night Manager is making a comeback, and it's not just any return. This time, it's bigger, bolder, and steamier. The show's creator, David Farr, had a dream that sparked the idea for a sequel. He saw a boy in a Colombian monastery, and suddenly, the story poured out of him. That dream turned into

politics

Fentanyl: A Drug or a Weapon?

December 18, 2025

In a bold move, the U. S. President has labeled fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This decision, made on December 15, 2025, aims to tackle the drug's impact on national security and crime. The president compared the deaths caused by fentanyl to those in major wars, stating that hundreds of t

science

Fungi's Clever Tricks Against Medicines

December 18, 2025

Fungi are wily opponents. They can alter their form to evade the effects of medications. Scientists chose two familiar fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans, to observe their reactions to two common antifungal drugs: AmBisome and Caspofungin. AmBisome is quick. It halts fungal growth ra

business

Downtown Atlanta's Big Change: New Project Brings Jobs and Homes

December 18, 2025

A big project is coming to downtown Atlanta. A company has bought 10 acres of land near the Garnett MARTA station. They plan to build a huge mixed-use area called Forge Atlanta. This means there will be places to live, shop, and have fun all in one spot. The first part of the project will have a ho

crime

A Dark Turn in São Paulo: Influencer's Life Cut Short

December 18, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, a young influencer from Brazil met a tragic end. Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva, known for her lifestyle content, fell from the 10th floor of her condo in São Paulo. Her husband, Alex Leandro Bispo dos Santos, was quickly taken into custody. Police are looking into this a

health

Vaccine Rollout: Why Kenya Struggled with COVID-19 Shots

December 17, 2025

Kenya's journey with COVID-19 vaccines was bumpy. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other global health bodies pushed for widespread vaccination as a key strategy to fight the pandemic. However, in Kenya, the uptake of these vaccines was slow and uneven. Several factors contributed to this si

health

New Guidelines for Hepatitis B Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know

December 17, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shifted its stance on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. Instead of universally recommending the vaccine at birth, the CDC now suggests that mothers who test negative for the virus should discuss with their healthcare providers about delaying

celebrities

The Ketamine Crisis: A Star's Struggle and the Doctors Who Failed Him

December 17, 2025

Matthew Perry's tragic death in 2023 brought to light a dark side of the entertainment industry and the medical field. The actor, known for his role in "Friends, " had been battling substance abuse for years. His struggle with addiction led him to seek ketamine, a powerful sedative, for treatment of