The winter solstice, a significant event for Indigenous people, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and reconnecting with ancestral…
As the year comes to a close, the world is once again facing a surge in COVID-19 cases. This surge, dubbed the "silent" COVID-19 surge, is characterized by a lack…
A culture of silence exists in Kosovo around the issue of wartime rape, but initiatives like the newly-opened War Rape Survivors Museum in Pristina are trying to make sure the…
The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) recently updated the definitions of the term "healthy" for labeling on foods. The new rules tighten limits on saturated fat, sugar, and salt in…
Water is essential for your body to function properly, playing a crucial role in various processes, such as regulating body temperature, maintaining healthy skin, and transporting nutrients. With the importance of…
Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African…
GENEVA – There is a danger that important evidence of torture and other crimes is being lost in Syria, as families of missing people desperately seek news of their loved ones,…
The American Stroke Association has recently released updated guidelines for stroke prevention, marking the first update since 2014. These guidelines focus on reducing risk factors such as high blood pressure,…
A recent study conducted by Maureen Cropper and her team at the University of Maryland has found a potential link between chemicals commonly found in plastic products and a significant…
Another reason to lace up your sneakers: higher daily step counts are associated with fewer depressive symptoms in cross-sectional and longitudinal studies of the general adult population, according to a…