A review of the medical records of thousands of adolescents treated for obesity found that kids who received the GLP-1 medications semaglutide or liraglutide were less likely to have suicidal thoughts or attempts than those treated with behavioral interventions.
Dallas-based Heritage Auctions will sell iconic Boy Scouts artwork to raise money for thousands of Boy Scouts of America abuse victims. Why it matters: Over 80,000 individuals — from minors to people in their 90s — have reported experiencing sexual abuse when they were part of Boy Scouts of America. The approved Boy Scouts of America payout — $2.46 billion — was the largest sexual abuse settlement in U.S. history. The big picture: Art that...
There's so much history to be discovered right in the heart of Boston. The post 5 things you didn’t know about the Boston Public Library appeared first on Boston.com.
Widespread droughts, in particular, have made it difficult or near impossible to grow many types of crops in areas where they have long thrived. Scientist confirm stunning theory after studying farmland treated with organic fertilizers: 'An urgent need' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Understanding problematic injuries and identifying viable contingency plans before the Sunday morning add-drop frenzy gives savvy re-draft managers an advantage over the competition. The article below details the top five NFL injuries and contingency plans to know for Week 8.
Bacteria and fungi from the wings of bats could play a significant role in saving them from white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease affecting the skin of wings and muzzle, which has nearly wiped out vulnerable bat populations across North America.
Every college football fan knows there'a a ton of cash flowing around the sport, from media rights deals to players capitalizing on their name, image and likeness.
Join ABC13 for a colorful celebration of life and love at the 4th annual Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival, presented by Reliant. This contemporary fall tradition kicks off Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. with a free festival at Sam Houston Park, which is expected to draw thousands into Downtown Houston.
Scientists have successfully bred coral that is more resistant to high temperatures and marine heat waves. This gives new hope for protecting Earth’s coral reefs from warming ocean temperatures.
As the sun crept below the Wildflower Center's Savanna Meadow, Gerty the German shorthaired pointer was hard at work, following the scent of honey bee nests hidden throughout a field. Why it matters: Ecologists like Jacqueline Staab, Gerty's handler and BFF, hope bee-sniffing K-9s will help advance our understanding of bumblebee nesting and potential threats to pollinators in Texas. Bees build their hives in or on the ground and thrive in Texas...
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — The Diaper Bank of Connecticut is set to deliver period supplies to more than 100 schools throughout the state this month. The Menstrual Equity Law mandates public schools serving students in grades three through 12 provide free period products in restrooms. The bank plans to add about 100 schools each month through […]
India faced a disastrous batting collapse in Bengaluru, managing only 46 runs in their first innings—their lowest Test total at home. Captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bat first backfired, with five batsmen were dismissed for ducks. New Zealand's Matt Hentry and William ORourk led the charge with nine wickets between them.