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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

The Power of Online DBT for Borderline Personality Disorder

Telehealth psychotherapy, or using the internet to deliver treatments via video, is getting more popular. But, not everyone is convinced it works for people with serious emotional and behavioral issues, like those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This skepticism revolves around three main

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

COVID-19's Hit on Small Businesses: A Deep Dive into North Carolina

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in te

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

Why is learning from medical mistakes still challenging?

Even with robust efforts to improve healthcare quality, learning from patient safety incidents stays tough. A recent study took a look at the social, political, and organizational factors that make learning from these incidents so tricky. It's not just about fixing mistakes; it's about understanding

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Jan 14 2025SPORTS

Fists of Fury: The 2025 Bare-Knuckle Showdown

In 2025, get ready for an epic 64-man tournament with a jaw-dropping $15 million prize for the champ. The twist? This isn't your typical boxing match—it's all about raw, bare-knuckle action. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is reviving an old-school fighting style, packed with a massive $25 mi

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Jan 13 2025EDUCATION

Why Some French Students Choose Veggie Meals More Often

It's no secret that cutting down on meat is good for both people and the planet. University cafeterias, where millions of students eat daily, offer a great chance to encourage young folks to try meat-free meals. This study looked at why some students in a French university cafeteria picked vegetaria

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Jan 13 2025HEALTH

How Drug Safety Tests Protect Our Livers

Have you ever stopped to think about how scientists ensure that the medicines we take won’t harm our livers? They use a clever method involving human liver cells. Our livers have a tiny waste-removal system with workers called bile salt efflux transporters that send waste out through tiny tubes call

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Jan 12 2025WEATHER

Huntsville Roads: Stay Alert for Icy Surprises

Roads in Huntsville and Madison County might look fine, but don’t be fooled! City officials warned that icy patches are making driving dangerous. On Saturday morning, some sections of Memorial Parkway and I-565 were shut down due to ice, but they reopened later in the day. Jeff Birdwell, the directo

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Why Fishermen's Pain Keeps Them Awake

Fishing can be tough on the body, and it's not just the injuries that are a problem. It turns out, the pain that comes with the job can also mess with a fisherman's sleep. A study looked into this issue by checking out the sleep patterns, health, and work habits of fishermen from four different plac

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Is Atlanta’s Road Freeze a Wake-Up Call?

So, you’re wondering if you can drive around Atlanta today? Let’s break it down. After a wintry mix hit Atlanta on Friday, the big worry now is that the moisture on roads and bridges might freeze up. This could make Saturday morning a real hassle for drivers. The Georgia Department of Transportatio

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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Truth About LA's Wildfires: What You Need to Know

Wildfire experts Jack Cohen and Stephen Pyne have been warning about the dangers of wildfires in Los Angeles for years. They're not happy about what's happening this week. The Woolsey Fire, which has destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacuate, is a harsh reminder that we haven't be

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