Imagine you're trying to figure out how well we're keeping track of animal diseases. Tree models come in handy for this. They let us mix and match data from various sources and consider risk factors while calculating how good our tracking systems are. This way, we can tell how likely it is that anim
Science is facing heavy criticism from various corners of the world. The recent election of a leader with anti-science views in the US is just one example. Climate change, a pressing global issue, is constantly under scrutiny, with scientists and their findings being attacked. Topics like reproducti
TailorMed, a tech innovator in healthcare, just bagged $40 million in funding. This money comes from Windham Capital Partners and other big names like Citi Impact Fund and Samsung Next. The goal? To make healthcare more affordable for everyone. Right now, only about half of American adults can affor
Street food is a quick bite enjoyed by many in cities, but it can also be a health hazard, especially in less wealthy countries. In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a study looked into how teaching chicken sellers about food safety could improve things. The program taught vendors about cleanliness and gav
In Rhode Island, there's a free clinic called Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) that's doing some amazing work. They run a program called Bridging the Gap (BTG) specifically for Spanish-speaking immigrants who don't have health insurance. We took a look back at how this program has been helping p
The rise in overdose deaths has become a serious concern. It's not just a problem for healthcare, but it affects society as a whole. That's why cross-sector collaboration is crucial. Think of it like a big puzzle where each piece represents a different sector – healthcare, law enforcement, community
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise in helping people with early psychosis. To make this treatment even more effective, researchers are exploring how to use mobile technology to complement face-to-face sessions. The idea is to help patients apply what they learn in therapy to t
Polygenic prediction models are becoming a big deal in the medical world. What's the fuss about? Well, these models use lots of genes to predict a person's risk for certain diseases. For example, if you're worried about heart disease, a doctor can now look at many genes in your body and say, "Hey, y
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent environmental activist, has had a rollercoaster relationship with Donald Trump. Initially, RFK Jr. criticized Trump harshly, comparing him to historical demagogues like Hitler and Mussolini. He accused Trump of exploiting fear and bigotry to build a dangerous nati
Scientists around the globe are diving deep into our body's cellular world. They're creating something called the Human Cell Atlas. Think of it as a detailed map of all the different types of cells in our body and how they work. This map isn't done yet, but a bunch of new research papers just came o
