In the United States, the amount of opioid painkillers dispensed has been dropping quickly since 2011. This might sound like good news, but it might also mean that people who really need these medicines aren't getting them. Especially troubling is that people living in poorer and non-White communiti
Suicide prevention is a pressing global health matter. Annually, about 800, 000 people die by suicide, with around 20 attempts for every death. Large language models (LLMs) could boost digital suicide prevention services, making them more accessible and affordable. However, this also raises importan
Orthopedic surgery is constantly evolving, with a significant focus on maximizing health outcomes for the cost. This field uses various economic tools to achieve this goal. However, the way this research is conducted varies greatly depending on the specific area of orthopedics and where it's being d
Scientists were curious to see if two native UAE plants, Arthrocnemum macrostachyum and Tamarix nilotica, could fight cancer. They tried two ways to get chemicals out of the plants: leaving them in a liquid (maceration) and heating them up with microwaves (microwave-assisted extraction or MAE). They
Texas' Republican Party is in a bit of a mess right now. The state's GOP chair, Abraham George, is in hot water. A representative accused him of playing favorites in the race for the next House speaker. This didn't go down well with everyone, and a representative named Cody Harris filed an ethics co
Forty years ago, a significant book titled "The Value of Life: An Introduction to Medical Ethics" hit the shelves, shaking up the world of medical ethics. Penned by John Harris, this book has become a cornerstone in the field of bioethics, sparking conversations and debates that continue to this day
Phytocompounds, found naturally in plants, are stirring up interest as potential weapons against the parasitic disease leishmaniasis. These compounds hold promise due to their ability to fight against parasites without causing harm to human cells. Scientists are diving into research to figure out ho
Suicide is a major health issue worldwide, ranking as the fourth leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 29. To better understand this complex problem, researchers aimed to identify key risk factors connected with violent and non-violent suicide methods. They conducted a large-scale stu
Flavors and tastes are what make meat so appealing to us. They're the main reasons why we pick one cut over another or choose beef over chicken. This look into the meat industry explores both old and new ways of creating these delicious sensations. Traditional methods like aging and marinating are s
Imagine you're a grandparent who just took a tumble and broke your thigh bone near the hip. Your doctor now has to decide whether to replace your entire hip or use a special nail to fix the break. A recent study compared two common methods: total hip replacement (THA) and a nail called proximal femo
