Melissa Eger, who grew up on Staten Island, has been with the NYPD for more than 25 years.
Researchers have demonstrated that metabolic and bariatric surgery is safe and effective for patients with severe obesity, showing only a 0.7% serious complication rate within 30 days post-surgery. Despite the high risk associated with a BMI of 70 kg/m2 or greater, the study found these patients experienced significant weight loss and minimal complications up to...
Fatherhood is a life-changing experience, yet for many men, it comes with emotional and psychological challenges. According to a new study in the Journal of Affective Disorders, men with higher levels of wellbeing before becoming fathers are less likely to experience depression after their child’s birth. The research underscores the...
The Maghreb—spanning the Sahara’s edge and the Mediterranean’s vast environmental zone—has long served as a geographic crossroads. With its proximity to Europe and a climate fostering cultural development, it has been a critical site for intercontinental connections. While its significance during the Palaeolithic and later historic periods is well-documented, much...
Around 300,000 years ago, anatomically modern humans emerged in Africa, a pivotal moment in human history. Yet, the roots of this lineage stretch much further back, over six million years, when the human lineage separated from chimpanzees and bonobos. Despite significant progress in mapping human evolutionary history, understanding the ancient...
