Heart health is a big deal, and doctors need good tools to spot problems early. One way they do this is by listening to heart sounds. But there's a catch: not all heart conditions are easy to find. This is especially true for coronary artery disease (CAD), which is underrepresented in current datase
Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premi
Boston just experienced a sudden and intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, breaking a record from 2013. This wasn't just a local thing; other parts of New England felt the heat too. But don't worry, this hot spell won't last long. By Thursday, temperatures will drop to the
In Nepal, women and girls with disabilities face a harsh reality. They often deal with violence. This is a big problem. But it is not talked about enough. Many people do not know how serious it is. This piece looks into how common violence is. It also checks what makes these women more likely to fac
Vaccination rates for kids have hit a wall. After years of progress, the world is now seeing more children missing out on life-saving shots. This isn't just a small setback; it's a big problem that's leaving millions of kids at risk. The numbers are stark. In 2023, over 15 million children didn't g
The Federal Reserve is thinking about making it easier for big banks to hold onto certain types of investments. This change could free up around $223 billion for some of the largest financial institutions in the country. The rule in question, known as the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio, was
In 2013, a simple cruise from Texas to Mexico turned into a nightmare. The Carnival Triumph, carrying over 4, 000 people, caught fire. This fire messed up the ship's power, which meant no toilets worked. Imagine being stuck on a ship with no working bathrooms for days. Yuck! The ship drifted in the
As people age, their health, social roles, and sense of self often change. Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lead to better health and happiness. This study looked at elderly people living in care homes in Romania. It found that religion and spirituality were very important to them.
Some plants have a superpower: they can survive extreme drought. These are called resurrection plants. They can dry out completely and come back to life when water returns. Scientists have been studying these plants for a long time. They want to understand how these plants do this. This knowledge co
Glioblastoma, a tough brain cancer, has been a hard nut to crack for doctors. They've tried a treatment called checkpoint inhibitor therapy (CPI). It has worked wonders for other cancers. But for glioblastoma, it's not been as effective. Why is that? Scientists are digging deep to find out. They're
