Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a complex condition that varies greatly among individuals. Recent discussions have focused on whether education and lifestyle choices play a role in shaping how MS progresses. Education might indirectly impact MS. People with higher education levels often adopt healthi
Ranked-choice voting is making waves in some U. S. cities, and California might be next. This voting method lets people rank candidates by preference, instead of just picking one. If no one gets more than half the votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is dropped, and their supporte
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we think about vaccines. Now, researchers are using a method called discrete choice experiments to figure out what makes people pick one vaccine over another. This review looks at many studies that used this method to understand what influences people's decisions ab
Coffee lovers, listen up! That daily cup of joe might be doing more harm than good, especially if you're a fan of the instant variety. Recent findings have linked instant coffee to a shocking increase in the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a top cause of blindness. The stu
More and more students are picking psychology as their major. In 2023, over 140, 000 students in the U. S. graduated with a psychology degree. That's a big increase from 2004, when only about 87, 000 students did the same. Why is this happening? Experts think it's because younger generations are mo
People often wonder if the medicines they take are truly effective. To find out, experts use a method called cost-effectiveness analysis. This helps them compare the value of different drugs. Medicines are always changing. New treatments and discoveries come out regularly. So, the way we decide if
TikTok has become a major platform for health information, particularly in China. During flu season, when people are on the lookout for quick health advice, TikTok's short videos can shape their decisions. But how exactly does this happen? Researchers dug into this question by examining two key fac
A young politician just made history in New York City. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assemblyman, won the Democratic primary for mayor. This victory came as a surprise to many. Mamdani is a democratic socialist. He beat Andrew Cuomo, a well-known figure in New York politics. The win was not c
The U. S. Army is serious about keeping its soldiers fit. They've introduced the Holistic Health and Fitness system and the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to assess soldiers' overall health. But what about the habits that contribute to this fitness? Things like eating right, sleeping well, and stay
New York City is showing the rest of the country how elections can be run better. The way they are picking their mayor is different. It's called ranked-choice voting. This method lets voters pick more than one candidate. They can list their top choices in order. This way, the winner has more support
