Infant and maternal mortality rates in South Carolina are still above the national average, despite a decrease in 2021. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that over 300 infants died in 2022, with birth defects, premature birth, and sudden infant death syndrome
The harsh realities of childhood poverty are well-documented: one in five Texas kids experience hunger, mental health is a leading concern, and chronic absenteeism plagues schools across the nation. But Dallas Independent School District (DISD) is taking a bold step to address these issues head-on.
In the early 2000s, I was a student at Ohio State University, involved with an evangelical Christian group. Our discussions on abortion were a minefield of opinions, from liberal to conservative. One group member invoked Eric Rudolph, the Olympic Park bomber and abortion clinic bomber, saying he "co
As the Province of British Columbia takes action to address the rising tide of concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges, it's crucial to question the assumptions behind this new approach. What if the notion that secure facilities and involuntary care are the answer to this complex problem i
Simone Biles, the renowned gymnast, has been open about her struggles with mental health, and her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing our well-being. As someone who has been in the public eye for most of her life, Biles has faced immense pressure to perform at an elite lev
The ketogenic diet, a low-carb, high-fat eating plan that has gained popularity among athletes, bodybuilders, and celebrities, may come with some unexpected drawbacks. A recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine found that the keto diet can raise cholesterol levels, increase apolipoprotein B,
The world of weed is no longer a secret. With the legalization movement gaining momentum and CBD products popping up left and right, it's no surprise that people are opening up about their love for pot. Celebrities are no exception, with many sharing their own experiences and confessions about the h
The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub has just received a major boost in the form of a $7.5 million grant from the Joint Committee on Finance. This funding will support a contract between BioForward, the leader of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. But w
In recent years, healthcare CFOs have traditionally relied on cost reduction to drive profitability. However, a new trend is emerging as CFOs prioritize improving operating margins over cutting costs. According to a Deloitte survey, only 10% of CFOs named cost reduction as a top priority, down from
The recent launch of two specialized large language models (LLMs) by Writer, a San Francisco-based AI company, has sent shockwaves through the healthcare and financial services industries. Palmyra-Med-70b and Palmyra-Fin-70b are designed to tackle domain-specific tasks, boasting impressive accuracy
