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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

What Do People in England and Wales Think About Mobile Stroke Units?

Mobile stroke units, or MSUs, are becoming popular around the world for quickly treating strokes. They help reduce the time it takes to start treatment and may improve access to a procedure called mechanical thrombectomy. However, there's been no research in England and Wales to see if doctors, pati

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Why Personalized Recovery Predictions Matter After a Stroke

When stroke survivors start their recovery journey, it's not just about the physical healing. It's also about setting realistic goals with the help of their loved ones. This is where prediction models come into play. These models can forecast how well a person might bounce back, but they need to be

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Jan 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Leaders in Davos: Listening First, Talking Later

In Davos, Switzerland, the 2025 World Economic Forum brought together top minds to discuss the future of agriculture and climate change. Newsweek hosted an event called "Aligning Agriculture With Global Climate Goals, " focusing on the role of sustainable farming. Amit Shah, Newsweek's EVP Internat

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Staying Warm and Safe: A Chilly Challenge

Freezing temperatures are expected to hit parts of the United States in the coming week. So, what should you do? Staying indoors is the best bet, but if you must venture out, be extra careful. Dangers like slipping on ice or car crashes can be lurking. Experts recommend taking a cautious approach.

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Equal Chances in Surgery: How Trainee Gender Matters

Let's talk about something important: gender disparity among trainee surgeons. This isn't just about who gets to operate; it's about how biases in the operating room affect who gets the chance to learn and grow. When we look at the numbers, it's clear that there's a gap between men and women when it

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Helping Type 2 Diabetics with a Mobile App: The Greenhabit Study

Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship Shift: Who’s Affected?

President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Bishop Speaks Up for Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Kids at Inaugural Prayer Service

On Tuesday, as President Donald J. Trump started his first full day in office, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the head of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, made a surprising request. She asked the president to show kindness towards immigrants and LGBTQ+ children. This moment happened during a church

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Jan 22 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Power of UGT51: A New Way to Produce Rare Ginsenoside Rh2

You might have heard of ginsenoside Rh2, a compound with amazing health benefits. It can help fight certain cancers, reduce inflammation, and even tackle diabetes. But how do we make more of this wonder substance? Scientists have been looking into an enzyme called UGT51 from yeast, which plays a key

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Jan 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

EU's Deforestation Plan: Making the Most of the Delay

The European Commission recently suggested pushing back the launch of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free products by a year. This move has sparked a lot of talk. We've come up with some ideas, based on science and current projects, on how to make the most of this extra time. The goa

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