Illinois lawmakers are back at work, but this time, they're dealing with a $2. 2 billion budget gap. That's a lot of money, and it's not going to be easy to fix. The state is also dealing with some big changes in Washington, like fewer federal dollars coming in. This means lawmakers have to be extra
Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita
In the world of winter sports, danger often lurks beneath the beautiful snow-covered slopes. Recently, skiers in Colorado faced this reality when they accidentally triggered an avalanche. On January 10, a group was skiing in the upper chute of the Haiyaha Couloir when a wind slab avalanche suddenly
Prisons are tough places. People inside often deal with a lot of stress, trauma, and feel left out. Yoga has been brought in to help. But does it really work? A recent review looked at studies to see if yoga can make a difference. The review checked out 10 studies with over 1, 800 people. These stu
In Kyiv, over a thousand apartment buildings are still in the cold, with no heating after a recent Russian attack. This happened earlier this week, and it's not the first time. Russia has been hitting Ukraine's energy systems hard since the invasion in 2022. On Friday, a missile strike hit Kyiv, le
Nurses play a huge role in how well our healthcare system handles big health crises. A recent study dug into this by looking at how skilled nurses are and the kind of work environment they have. It turns out, both of these things matter a lot when it comes to how well our healthcare system can adapt
The NFC Playoffs are heating up, and the Rams are stepping onto the field in Charlotte, NC, for a showdown with the Panthers. The Rams have had a strong season, securing four more wins than the Panthers and boasting the second-best point differential in the NFL. However, they'll be playing away from
Our bodies have an internal clock. It's like a tiny timekeeper inside us. This clock helps control many things. It tells us when to sleep and when to wake up. It also affects how our body works. This is called the circadian rhythm. When this rhythm gets messed up, it can cause problems. Things like
Retirement is a big change in life. It affects daily routines, money, and social circles. This shift can impact health, especially heart health. A recent study looked at how retirement influences cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Europe. CVD is a common health issue among older adults. The study chec
The UK is still dealing with harsh weather. Snow, ice, rain, and wind are causing trouble in many places. This is all happening after Storm Goretti hit earlier in the week. The good news is that things should get better by the start of next week. In Scotland, the weather warnings have gotten worse.
