President Biden's Education Department spent over a billion dollars in the past four years on grants for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These funds were used for hiring, programs, and training, all aimed at advancing a divisive ideology. A new report shows that $489 milli
What happens when you try to fix snoring and breathing problems during sleep with surgery? This study takes a long look at what surgeons did to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the United States from 2004 to 2020. They dived into a big healthcare database to see how many surgeries were done an
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors dropped a fun fact on his podcast, Advantage Connors. A photo from the 1980s Kenny Rogers Classic Weekend sparked the conversation. This event was a big deal, bringing together sports stars like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, and even celebrities like Woody Harrelson. Som
Last Thursday, as Mary Hotvedt stepped down from her position as chair of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents, she defended President Joe Shepard and the board from criticism. The board is under fire for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on fancy furniture and foreign
Have you ever wondered what factors influence the rise or fall of esophageal cancer rates? Well, let's dive into a study that delved deep into this question, focusing on Kuwait from 1980 to 2019. This research aimed to figure out how age, time, and the generation you're born into can affect your cha
As obesity rates climb, so does the number of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver, known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). For some people with obesity, treatments like bariatric surgery and bariatric endosco
Balancing what science tells us and what's best for each person is a big challenge in healthcare today. This is where values-based practice comes in. It's like a bridge between the world of scientific evidence and the world of personal experiences and beliefs. The idea is to make decisions together,
Did you know that what's happening inside a sheep's stomach can impact its fat storage? Scientists have been investigating the tiny world of the rumen microbiome to understand this mysterious connection. A special study, called bidirectional Mendelian randomization, has given them some fascinating i
Cell phones have transformed from a simple communication tool to something that almost everyone owns. Today, 98% of Americans have a cell phone, with 91% owning smartphones. People upgrade or replace their phones frequently, with 12% doing so annually and 55% every two to three years. This rapid evo
Imagine you're trying to keep a garden healthy. You need the right tools, good planning, and sometimes, a bit of luck. Just like caring for a garden, the integration of health and social care services can be tricky. The world is changing, and more people need complex care. Governments have pushed fo
