Health
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest. (Feb. 21)(AP Video: Mary Conlon)
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest. (Feb. 21)(AP Video: Mary Conlon)
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the brain, which are attached to a device placed under the skin in the chest. (Feb. 21)(AP Video: Mary Conlon)
The drug, Paxlovid, an oral antiviral treatment made by Pfizer, is lauded by experts as a powerful tool to prevent severe outcomes of COVID-19, like hospitalizations and death. But a recent study shows that it’s been underused in those who most need it. (Feb. 7) (AP Video by Laura Bargfeld)
The drug, Paxlovid, an oral antiviral treatment made by Pfizer, is lauded by experts as a powerful tool to prevent severe outcomes of COVID-19, like hospitalizations and death. But a recent study shows that it’s been underused in those who most need it. (Feb. 7) (AP Video by Laura Bargfeld)
Crib cameras are offering a clue to a rare but devastating tragedy -- when seemingly healthy young children suddenly die in their sleep and autopsies can’t tell why. (Jan. 4)(AP Video/Shelby Lum)
Crib cameras are offering a clue to a rare but devastating tragedy -- when seemingly healthy young children suddenly die in their sleep and autopsies can’t tell why. (Jan. 4)(AP Video/Shelby Lum)
Cancer patients and doctors have ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested to make them more tolerable. (Feb. 6) (AP Video by Christine Nguyen/Teresa Crawford)
Cancer patients and doctors have ignited a movement to radically change how new cancer drugs are tested to make them more tolerable. (Feb. 6) (AP Video by Christine Nguyen/Teresa Crawford)
The AP’s New York office welcomed some special guests when animal experts brought in some kittens from LIC Feral Feeders to raise awareness about “kitten season.” Here’s what staffers had to say about the experience.
The AP’s New York office welcomed some special guests when animal experts brought in some kittens from LIC Feral Feeders to raise awareness about “kitten season.” Here’s what staffers had to say about the experience.
Shock and uncertainty loom over Venezuelans on Thursday after the U.S. government announced new travel rules affecting dozens of countries, including Venezuela. President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions. (AP Video by Juan Arraez)
Shock and uncertainty loom over Venezuelans on Thursday after the U.S. government announced new travel rules affecting dozens of countries, including Venezuela. President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions. (AP Video by Juan Arraez)
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the situation in Gaza as a “premeditated genocide” while speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva described the situation in Gaza as a “premeditated genocide” while speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
At least five people, including a one-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed Thursday in a night Russian drone attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky, officials said. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko)
At least five people, including a one-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed Thursday in a night Russian drone attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Pryluky, officials said. (AP video by Vasilisa Stepanenko)
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that many countries appeared to be on track to agree to spending 5% of gross domestic product on their security needs.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that many countries appeared to be on track to agree to spending 5% of gross domestic product on their security needs.
Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean says he’s thankful his early struggles weren’t lived online. At Netflix’s TUDUM event, he called social media a blessing and a curse that comes down to balance.
Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean says he’s thankful his early struggles weren’t lived online. At Netflix’s TUDUM event, he called social media a blessing and a curse that comes down to balance.
