The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 changed the game for clinical trials and health research. Digital methods became the new norm overnight. The UK is now pushing to make these online techniques standard practice. However, there is a big question mark over how these digital tools affect who gets involved, who stays involved, and who is left out of health research. Thi...
Ever noticed how people turn to certain songs when they're feeling down? During stressful times like the COVID pandemic, many of us have our go-to "coping songs" that help us feel better. This is the first time researchers are trying to understand how these songs might be linked to our well-being goals. It's like a map showing how the music we choose can mirror what ...
The pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, especially for nurses. This study wanted to see how nurses' spiritual lives influenced their work during COVID. The research looked at how religious or spiritual struggles affected certain aspects of nurses' jobs. Nurses play a crucial role in patient care. The pandemic put them under immense pressure. Spirituality can b...
In a surprising move, President Joe Biden has decided to cut short the prison sentences of two infamous Chicago-area fraudsters. Rita Crundwell, former comptroller of Dixon, and Eric Bloom, ex-head of Sentinel Management Group, were among the lucky ones whose sentences were commuted. This decision was announced by the White House as part of a larger list that include...