You know that smoking isn't great for your heart health. But did you know it might be even more dangerous for people who've already had heart trouble? Let's break it down. Smoking is bad news for anyone's heart. It can cause sudden cardiac death (SCD), which is when your heart suddenly stops beatin
Puerto Rican reggaetón star Daddy Yankee has made a serious accusation. He claims his estranged wife, Mireddys González, took a whopping $100 million from two of his corporate bank accounts. This happened right after he warned her not to make any transactions. Yankee says González and her sister, wh
Imagine this: you're doing some yard work and suddenly stumble upon something huge, unusual, and very old. That's exactly what happened to a homeowner in Orange County, New York. While tidying up their backyard, they found two massive teeth hidden under some plants. Intrigued, they called in experts
Just before the holidays, Congress passed a temporary spending bill. This bill keeps the government running until March 14 and includes over $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. These disasters include Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bill also provides $10 billion to help farmers f
Big Tech leaders are cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. They're hoping to gain favor with him before he takes office in January. Why? They're pouring millions into his inauguration fund. This is a huge increase from past contributions to incoming presidents. What do they want? Easier AI dev
Obesity, bone diseases, and heart issues are major global health worries. These problems seem to have a secret handshake going on, connected by common pathways and shared outcomes. Let’s dig in! Obesity loves to meddle in our health. You see, it's a sneaky risk factor for nasty heart conditions, li
Breast cancer survivors often grapple with a higher risk of heart disease due to the heart strain caused by cancer treatments and shared unhealthy habits. Enter the Pathways Study, which seeks to unveil how regular exercise can protect these survivors from heart issues. Isn't that intriguing? We're
Imagine you're in a big classroom, and the teacher wants to know if anyone has a cold. Instead of checking each kid one by one, the teacher groups them and tests the whole group. This is called group testing, and it's a smart way to save time and money when checking for diseases. Now, what if the te
Scientists have been digging into the world of robotic tablet dispensers, hoping to improve the health and well-being of the elderly. They've looked at academic papers and conference talks from 1997 to 2023, focusing on those that relate to the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 03). The resear
Working in healthcare can be tough. Nurses face many stressors on the job that can lead to psychological distress and sleep problems. In fact, these issues can get so bad that some nurses end up leaving the profession altogether. So, it's really important to figure out what in the work environment m
