Ever heard the saying, "Get a good education and you'll have a brighter future"? Well, that might not be the whole story, especially for certain groups. Let's talk about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a benefit meant to help people with disabilities. You might think that the more educa
Osimertinib has been a game-changer in treating advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). But how does it fare when used as a first-line treatment for patients who have had surgery and later experienced a recurrence? That's a question that needs answering. While we know that post-surgery recurren
This Thanksgiving weekend, Disney's Moana 2 is set to break records at the box office. With an estimated $54 million on its first day, including a record-breaking preview of $13. 8 million, the film is projected to rake in over $170 million across 4, 200 theaters. This total would not only be a Than
Eating disorders (EDs) are a serious health issue, and finding ways to help more people is a big goal for public health. One idea is to use apps to provide support and treatment. Some apps offer real-time help and messages, but do they really make a difference? And can they help people use health se
Ever wondered how fluctuations in blood sugar might affect your kidneys after heart surgery? Researchers recently took a close look at this topic by studying a large group of patients. They explored different ways to track how much blood sugar levels bounce up and down post-surgery. Their focus was
China's community mental health services, spearheaded by the Management and Treatment Services for Psychosis (MTSP), cater to over 4 million long-term schizophrenia patients. Despite the large number of people served, the day-to-day abilities and challenges faced by these patients are often overlook
Have you ever thought about how your early life experiences might affect you as you grow older? Scientists have been digging into this question, and they've found some interesting stuff. It turns out that kids who go through tough times, like abuse or neglect, are more likely to face dementia, parti
Hey there, travelers! Are you planning a trip over the Thanksgiving weekend? Well, get ready for some snowy surprises, especially if you're near the Great Lakes! The National Weather Service (NWS) has some news for you. They're warning about something called "lake effect snow. " This happens when co
Did you know that where you live and your daily life might have a big impact on your health? Researchers took a closer look at this using data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). They found that social factors, like having enough food or a stable home, play a significan
Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t
