Schizophrenia, a challenging and expensive condition, often starts in youth and can become a lifelong struggle if not managed well. It causes immense distress and disability for both patients and their families, and it strains society's resources. Research has uncovered a lot about the underlying ca
Ever wondered how exercise and vitamin supplements could team up to help with Alzheimer's disease? Scientists recently set out to answer this question by studying rats. They wanted to see if eight weeks of running (called aerobic training) along with vitamin C supplements could improve certain signs
Did you know that people with heart and blood vessel issues often face higher levels of stress, depression, or anxiety? You might think it’s just the disease that's tough, but the mental and emotional strain can be a big deal too. This stress isn't just in your mind – it can really affect your healt
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a global health concern, being the leading cause of death worldwide. Stress and conditions like Cushing's Syndrome have sparked interest in cortisol, often called the 'stress hormone, ' as a biomarker for CVD risk. Cortisol is produced and released through the Hypotha
Imagine trying to manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with medications that just don't seem to work. That's the reality for many patients with a form of RA called Difficult-to-Treat RA (D2T-RA). This type of RA can be tough to handle, even with multiple treatments. What's interesting is that obesity an
Imagine walking through a quarry and stumbling upon something that looks like it's from another world. That's exactly what happened to a worker in Oxfordshire, near London. Strange bumps in the ground turned out to be dinosaur footprints, dating back a whopping 166 million years! Experts from the Un
After eight days on strike, the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association has seen some progress in negotiations with Vail Resorts. Union President Kate Lips said that recent meetings with the company and federal mediators have led to significant steps towards an agreement. The pace of talks has
Get ready for a rough weekend! A big winter storm is about to hit two-thirds of the United States, from Kansas to Maryland. You might see some light snow in the Northeast on Friday, but the real action starts on Saturday. The storm will bring heavy snow, ice, and even thunderstorms from the Rocky Mo
The U. S. is taking action against bird flu, with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) throwing $306 million at the problem. The goal is to improve disease tracking, testing, and safety measures. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the risk to the public is l
Managing diabetes can be tough, especially for those with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their caregivers. Diabetes distress, the emotional burden of living with the condition, can really take a toll. But what if there was a simple, voice-based tool to help? A study called PsyVoice looked into this. The
