Election Day exit polls showed that voters were mainly concerned about the economy. They hoped a new government would help them cope with rising prices. But something surprising happened. Elon Musk, who is helping to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, wants to shut down the Consumer Fin
Recently, Donald Trump's nominee for FBI Director, Kash Patel, has been vocal about seeking retribution against those who investigated Trump or supported those investigations. While this nomination is still pending, it raises questions about the new administration's goals. Patel has even mentioned l
Ever wondered if cadmium, a heavy metal, could be linked to cancer? Researchers have been puzzled by the mixed results from studies on this topic. So, a team decided to dive deeper into the relationship between blood cadmium levels and nine different cancers. They used data from a large health surve
President Joe Biden's administration is wrapping up its student loan relief efforts with a bang. Recently, the Education Department announced they're forgiving federal student loans for another 55, 000 workers. These workers include teachers, nurses, members of the military, law enforcement officers
Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) badly affects a person's quality of life and can lead to pulmonary hypertension (PH). Scientists often use lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce ARDS in mice. This helps them study how ARDS can disrupt the lungs and cause inflammation. Researchers wanted to se
China's rural healthcare system is often seen as the weak link in the country's overall healthcare chain. A key focus of this study is how effectively medical funds are spent on resources and services. The spotlight is on village doctors, who play a crucial role in both provincial and rural healthca
As the new year approaches, federal employees are steeling themselves for a storm. President Donald Trump's new team, led by tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash government spending by $2 trillion. This includes trimming the nearly 3 million-strong civil service workforce. But th
Imagine this: some folks in New York City are trying to change how kids get into the best public high schools. They say it's about being fair, or "equity, " but it's causing a lot of worry for families. The city's Panel for Education Policy is voting on whether to keep using a special test to get in
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been falling for the longest stretch in over 40 years. Investors are losing hope that the Federal Reserve will quickly cut interest rates next year. The Fed is meeting this week to decide on another rate cut. But investors are unsure how aggressive the central ba
