Many people with long‑term pain, like fibromyalgia, struggle to start or keep using digital health tools. Studies show that up to fifty percent of patients either never download the app their doctor recommends or stop using it early. Because these apps can help track symptoms and improve treatment,
The city of Birmingham found out that its tap water had stopped containing fluoride, a fact that was actually decided years earlier without the public’s knowledge. Some treatment plants began removing fluoride as early as 2023, and a third stopped in March 2024. The utility company, Central Alabama
A new book by a historian says Prince Philip was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, not long before he died in 2021. Doctors found a shadow on his pancreas and removed part of his stomach, but the cancer could not be cured. Many thought he would never appear in public again, yet h
A recent survey found that many workers think about quitting because of stress. The study looked at full‑time employees in big companies across the country. It asked about mental health at work and home. The results are clear: 25 percent of people have thought about leaving their job. They say the
The state has poured more than $21 billion into a plan that aims to protect its shoreline. That money has funded research and engineering work that ranks among the world’s best in understanding how to save coastlines from erosion, sea‑level rise and industrial damage. Yet the people who should us
Barry Bloom was a chemist who turned into a pioneer of immunology and global health. When he found out he had pancreatic cancer, he chose to become a patient who also studied his own treatment. He joined clinical trials, read the research papers himself, and asked questions at every appointment.
Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po
Trump has become sharper when he talks about people who are no longer alive. He used to be slow and vague, but now he speaks quickly and harshly. After Senator McCain died in 2018, Trump’s comments were weak at first. He said “I never was a fan” only after many months, which felt unnecessar
The idea of getting a shot in middle school can feel annoying, but it often saves lives later. Parents usually decide whether their kids should get the HPV vaccine when a doctor suggests it around ages nine to twelve. Some parents skip it because they think their child isn’t sexually active yet, but
In many poor and middle‑income places, getting clean water is a daily battle. A recent study looked at four remote villages in Barbaza, Antique. The researchers collected 232 water samples from taps, bottles and wells. They tested each sample for temperature, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS
