As 2024 draws to a close, mortgage rates are on the rise again. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now just below 7%, the highest it's been in six months. This increase comes despite the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. The central bank, however, is less optimistic about further cuts this
Balance training is getting a lot of attention these days, especially when it comes to older adults. Scientists are looking into how we can help seniors stay steady on their feet, but there's a problem. Despite all the effort, the way these studies are done isn't always great, and the results aren't
In the frozen lands of Greenland, a study dug into the lives of adults seeking help for substance use disorder (SUD). This research, spanning from June 2020 to December 2022, involved 1037 individuals. The core question? How do adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) tie into the substances people choo
Did you ever start chatting online and then suddenly everything just went silent? Scientists checked out 25 groups on Reddit and discovered that around 60% of chats had someone trying to clear up a misunderstanding. The more times the conversation went back and forth, the more likely it was that som
Melanoma survivors often rely on personalized healthcare plans, known as survivorship care plans (SCPs), to navigate their treatment journey. However, these plans are not always as helpful as they could be. Why? Perhaps because they haven't been designed with the real users in mind. Imagine a care p
Have you ever wondered why so much health data goes unused? It's mainly because of privacy issues and rules around data protection. This is where Apheris comes in. Founded by German entrepreneur Robin Röhm, this startup is tackling the problem of using AI in life science and pharmaceuticals. You se
From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more
Managing Type 2 diabetes can be tough, especially for older adults. The idea of involving spouses in care is great, but does it work in real life, especially in places like China? A recent study decided to find out by putting couples to the test. The study took place in a clinical setting and inclu
Sandy Young, the President of Verdis, has been highlighted for her impressive achievements in the business world. Based in Coeur d’Alene, her company specializes in civil engineering and construction for various clients, including private, commercial, industrial, and even government sectors. Her ded
Imagine this: a school shooting happens, and the shooter is a teenage girl. It's a rare event, but it happened. We know men commit more violent crimes, but girls are more likely to be victims. Let's dig into why. In 2022, girls experienced over half of all violent crimes in the US. That's a 24% inc
