Michael Douglas, the acclaimed actor now in his 80s, has earned the title of "legendary" through his impressive career in Hollywood and notable activism. His journey to nuclear disarmament activism began with the 1979 film, "The China Syndrome, " which eerily foreshadowed the real-life Three Mile Is
Immune-related skin issues, like psoriasis or lupus, can affect many parts of the body. To manage these conditions better, doctors from different fields often team up. This is called interdisciplinary care (IC). But how do patients and healthcare providers feel about this team approach? That's what
Ever wondered how your neighborhood could affect your brain health? A new study has uncovered a surprising link: living in disadvantaged areas may increase your risk for dementia and related conditions, even if you don't have any memory problems yet. Researchers found that people living in such neig
Citadel, a sneaky malware that swipes financial info, is a big threat. The FBI and Microsoft teamed up to knock out its command centers, but it's still causing trouble. This malware is tough to crack due to its complex design and smart tricks. We're sharing what we found out about how Citadel works
Comerica Bank is in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bank had a deal with the U. S. Treasury to manage federal benefits on prepaid debit cards, used mainly by the elderly and disabled. But the CFPB says Comerica hasn't been treating these customers fairly. Since 20
Did you know that many kids with deafness get cochlear implants (CIs) to help them hear and learn better? But even with these helpful devices, some kids still struggle with reading and writing. Researchers are wondering if these struggles might be a sign of a specific learning disorder. They looked
Allergies have become quite common these days. Doctors think this is because of a mix of our genes, how we live, and what's in our environment. One important way to treat allergies is called Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy, or AIT for short. This method can actually change how your body deals with a
Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso
Ever heard of cover crops? They're like the superheroes of farming, fighting climate change one field at a time. Unlike the usual crops we know, cover crops are grown when the main crops aren't there. They do something amazing – they suck up carbon from the air and store it in the soil. This helps t
Ever wondered how gender discrimination affects doctors? We'll dive into the experiences of pulmonologists and thoracic surgeons in Turkey. These health professionals are key in treating lung and chest conditions. A survey revealed their perspectives on gender bias in their workplaces. First, let's
