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Mexico's bold step forward: The Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The Supreme Court of Mexico decriminalized abortion on a federal level in a landmark ruling, marking a crucial milestone in the global campaign for reproductive rights. The court's decision, which was verified in a social media statement on September 6, demonstrates a commitment to protecting the Read More...
Music therapy's transformative power in dementia care
Marta Cinta González Saldaa, a former exquisite ballerina, finds peace in the melodies of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake during the calm moments of her day. Despite the grasp of dementia, her hands follow the rhythm, and her spirit rises with the music for a brief moment. This touching moment, filmed in Read More...
Maximizing your paternity leave: A guide for new dads
Being a parent is an incredible experience, and if your business provides paid paternity leave, you should take advantage of it. Surprisingly, just five percent of working men take more than two weeks off after the birth of their youngest child, despite the enormous benefits that come with it, such Read More...
This fentanyl-neutralizing vaccine may revolutionize the battle against opioid addiction
A game-changing technique is on the horizon in the never-ending battle against opiate addiction and overdose deaths. Scientists are preparing for the first human trials of vaccines created precisely to combat the devastation caused by fentanyl and heroin. Given the worrisome surge in opioid-related Read More...
Water purification revolutionized by a sustainable 3D-printed "living" material
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, made an astounding discovery that could change the way we deal with water contamination. They developed a revolutionary "engineered living material" that promises not just effective pollutant removal but also sustainability and Read More...
Meet Liesel, the first gorilla to receive novel stem cell therapy for arthritis
Liesel, the elderly gorilla matriarch at the Budapest Zoo, benefited from a groundbreaking method in animal healthcare. A stem-cell therapy directed by Professor Mark Wilkinson of the University of Sheffield alleviated Liesel's arthritis pain, giving a potential cure that exemplifies modern Read More...
Tips for surviving unexpected disasters: What is a "go-bag" and how do you prepare one?
Sherri McKinney, the Red Cross' national spokesman, has firsthand experience with the unpredictability of natural disasters. McKinney, who escaped the tornadoes in Nashville in 2020, underlines that "emergencies are more common than people may think, and disasters happen anywhere and at any Read More...
Sharks and hurricanes: How do marine predators cope with storms?
Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc in Florida last Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake as a powerful Category 4 storm. Homes were swamped, highways transformed into rivers, electricity lines were downed, and at least one person died in a traffic-related tragedy. Humans, with our Read More...
Food as medicine: Fruit and vegetable prescriptions boost heart health
The ancient concept of "food as medicine" receives new legitimacy in a revolutionary study, reinforcing the age-old belief that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can perform wonders for heart health. In the midst of a diet-related disease epidemic that rivals smoking as the main cause of death, Read More...
Flora, fauna, and funga! UN advocates for new turn of phrase in conservation discourse
The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) argued for the inclusion of fungi in conservation debates alongside flora and fauna so that fungi are “recognized and protected on an equal footing with animals and plants in legal conservation frameworks”. This shift in perspective Read More...