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)
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)
A new AP-NORC poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, as his administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.
A new AP-NORC poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, as his administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda.
Russia’s Victory Day parade was attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Russia’s Victory Day parade was attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Charles invoked the words of his grandfather in remembering his words to mark 80 years since King George announced the end of World War II.
Charles invoked the words of his grandfather in remembering his words to mark 80 years since King George announced the end of World War II.
Children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems has reunited with his old pal The Pigeon to promote their new book, “Will the Pigeon Graduate?” just in time for graduation season. Willems is known for his bestselling picture books “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” and “Knuffle Bunny.” (May 9)
Children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems has reunited with his old pal The Pigeon to promote their new book, “Will the Pigeon Graduate?” just in time for graduation season. Willems is known for his bestselling picture books “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” and “Knuffle Bunny.” (May 9)
Here’s the latest for Friday, May 9th: Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass as pope; Indian and Pakistani troops trade gun and artillery fire; Trump administration plans air traffic control system upgrade; House passes bill to the Gulf of Mexico’s name to Gulf of America.
Here’s the latest for Friday, May 9th: Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass as pope; Indian and Pakistani troops trade gun and artillery fire; Trump administration plans air traffic control system upgrade; House passes bill to the Gulf of Mexico’s name to Gulf of America.
Aspirations that the new pope would come from Asia for the first time did not happen, but both countries welcomed the first-ever American pontiff, Leo XIV. (AP video shot by Joeal Calupitan)
Aspirations that the new pope would come from Asia for the first time did not happen, but both countries welcomed the first-ever American pontiff, Leo XIV. (AP video shot by Joeal Calupitan)
