A Kingston man just gave $1. 25 million to help emergency rooms in the city work better. The money buys new machines that take clearer pictures of patients faster. These aren’t just any machines—they’re the kind doctors say can make a real difference when someone is really sick. The donation pays f
A group of diabetes specialists, including a researcher from Northwestern University, were forced out of a major medical conference in New Orleans last week after distributing a research paper that challenged political interference in science. The paper, published in a respected diabetes journal, cr
In 2007, late-night host Craig Ferguson made a quiet but bold choice. Instead of making jokes about Britney Spears—who was clearly struggling with personal issues—he turned his humor toward powerful figures like Donald Trump’s family. At the time, Spears was constantly in the spotlight, her life und
Good communication between doctors and patients isn't just about talking—it's about how well professionals listen. Research shows that patients often judge care quality based on whether they feel truly understood. Active empathic listening (AEL) goes further than just hearing words; it involves full
People who have long‑term illnesses need steady care. When they lose insurance or change jobs, their health can worsen quickly. A study from OHSU shows that missing regular check‑ups or medicines hurts those with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Because insurance plans change every ye
The study looks at whether a mix of money‑support and self‑control training can stop anxiety and sadness in young people who live in cities with big poverty. Researchers are testing this idea in three countries: Colombia, Nepal and South Africa. Instead of treating only the money problem or only
In the early 2000s, a group of teachers and I worked on a grant for an online school in Louisiana. We looked at the best ways to help both students and teachers succeed, but the grant let schools pick only certain students who met specific criteria. One of the first schools to try this was Riverside
The American Medical Association plans a nationwide effort called “Have You Asked Your Doctor? ” to counter health myths and rebuild faith in medical science. The campaign will launch later this year, but the organization has not yet revealed its budget. Details are expected to follow in upcoming
The idea of a voice inside your head can be as strange or familiar as you want it to feel. One woman says she never hears her own thoughts, while another keeps a nonstop inner chatter that she can’t ignore. The question is: how much do we really know about the private conversations that happen insid
Disney Cruise Line has unveiled a fresh set of playbill‑style posters that showcase the shows on its ships. Each poster cleverly hides a ship image inside the design, giving fans a playful twist on traditional theater programs. The poster for “Hercules” places the ship at the peak of a hill that
