Imagine being the person on the other end of the phone when someone calls about a stroke. That's the job of emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs). They're the first step in the stroke survival chain. They need to spot stroke patients quickly and get them help fast. But studies show they sometimes mis
When the Netflix documentary "Martha" premiered, Martha Stewart wasn't thrilled. She criticized the director, R. J. Cutler, for using less-than-flattering camera angles and leaving out big chunks of her life. Cutler, however, wasn't too bothered by her feedback. He understood that Stewart might want
Do you know that certain types of exercise can really make a difference for children and teens with developmental disorders? Scientists looked at 68 different studies to figure out what works best. They found that combative sports like karate or boxing might be the top choice for boosting physical s
People who live with chronic low back pain often struggle with doing everyday activities. This issue is what researchers call "pain-related functional interference. " A study looked into what factors contribute to this problem in people who are part of a physical exercise program. It turns out that
The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough night in Utah, falling to the Jazz 115-113. John Collins shone for the Jazz, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 37 points but made a costly defensive mistake. Without Kyrie Irving due to a shoulder injury, the Mavericks st
Imagine this: A person who doubts vaccines is about to take over a key job in the US government. This job is so big that it could impact the health of millions of Americans. We're talking about the Health and Human Services secretary, a role that controls things like vaccines, medicines, and even sc
On Thursday night, the Washington Commanders faced the Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial division game. The Commanders' new head coach, Dan Quinn, made a big decision in the fourth quarter that didn't go as planned. Instead of kicking a field goal when they were down 12-10 and on the Eagles' 26-yard
During the COVID-19 pandemic, mathematical models were crucial for guiding decisions. These models often needed calibration to estimate uncertain details and stay relevant. The problem? Recalibrating models was computationally expensive. Researchers tackled this challenge by developing a new method
Ever wondered what happens to your body when you run a 7-mile race in warm weather? Seventy-seven recreational runners found out the hard way during a recent race where the temperature ranged from 25. 0 to 26. 7°C and the humidity was between 56. 7% to 79. 0%. Before and after the race, their blood
When President-elect Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, health stocks took a dive. Kennedy is known for his skepticism about vaccines, which worried investors. Companies making vaccines, like France's Sanofi and London-listed GSK, saw their
