Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that
Do you know what living in tropical countries could lead to? You might get melioidosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This tiny bug loves soil and water, making it a common problem in hot regions like Kerala, India. Melioidosis can be mild or severe, depending on ho
Royal Oak Schools has a new group of leaders stepping up to guide their Board of Education. This team will be instrumental in shaping the future of the schools and ensuring they stay inclusive, diverse, and centered on student growth. The Superintendent, Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, is thrilled about the
After 30 years, the Qiku family has decided to close their beloved Social Bar & Restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. This wasn't a sudden closure but a planned retirement for John and Peggy Qiku, the founders of the restaurant. Originally named Ciao Bello, the restaurant started as an Italian eater
In the heart of California, firefighters battle the flames of the Sunset Fire. In the midst of this chaos, Viktor Makarskyy, the head of technology at GOES, finds his work hitting closer to home than ever. Makarskyy's invention, the GOES app, is a digital survival tool designed to help people in dis
Big changes are happening at the Louisville-based Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest spirits and wine companies in the U. S. They're closing their barrel-making cooperage, which currently employs around 210 people, by April 25. This is part of a bigger plan to cut jobs globally and restruc
Imagine you're sitting in a doctor's office, and the topic of climate change comes up. Would you be surprised to learn that your elected representatives' views on the environment are backed by the American Medical Association's political wing? Well, it's true! The American Medical Association (AMA)
Well, here's a little food safety warning for you. There's a recall happening for some sausage products from UP Products, LLC, known as Meyer Wholesale, in Michigan. The problem? They didn't mention soy on the label, and soy is a known allergen. It's like hiding a secret ingredient, but not in a goo
Imagine if your favorite medicine suddenly became hard to find or didn't work as well. Sounds far-fetched, right? But climate change could make this a reality. We often overlook how our changing climate affects the medicines we rely on. From how they're made and distributed to how they're used, clim
When you think of diabetes, you probably picture how it affects your blood sugar. But did you know it also messes with how your muscles use fat? That's what we're diving into here. You see, diabetes ties into a whole bunch of health issues, including how your muscles handle fat. When fat builds up
