Imagine you're a patient in Shanghai who's had a heart scare. What do you know about keeping it from happening again? That's what researchers wanted to find out. They talked to people who'd already had coronary heart disease (CHD) to see how much they knew about preventing another episode, what they
In Japan, a unique system relies on volunteers, called "hogoshi, " to supervise parolees. These dedicated individuals, like the 83-year-old Teruko Nakazawa, have spent years helping ex-offenders rehabilitate without any financial compensation. The system, which outnumbers paid probation officers 47
Imagine burying your underwear in the garden to check if the soil is healthy. That's exactly what one bright student from Banning Unified School District did! Caleb Clay, a fifth-grader from Starlight Elementary School, came up with a fun and effective way to test soil health by using underwear. His
President Donald Trump has a plan to make homes more affordable by cutting regulations. But is it as simple as it sounds? Let's dive in! First, regulations: Trump thinks high home prices are due to regulations. He's right that regulations can add costs. However, many of these rules are set by state
Star Trek has always been about exploring new worlds and ideas, and the movies are no different. With the recent release of Star Trek: Section 31 on Paramount+, we thought it was time to look back at all 14 Star Trek films and rank them from worst to best. The quality of these movies varies greatly,
On Wednesday, Antioch High School in Nashville faced a tragic event when a student allegedly opened fire in the cafeteria, wounding two other students. The school was immediately placed on lockdown as Metro Nashville Police responded to the scene. Fortunately, the shooter was no longer a threat beca
Imagine if you're a woman who's just had a baby or gone through menopause. What do you know about pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD)? This study dug into how much postpartum and postmenopausal women understand, feel, and act on this health issue. Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common problem that affect
"Imagine you're one of the over 4 million folks who rely on both Medicare and Medicaid. You might be on a dual-eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) that only coordinates care. What does this mean? Well, it's a bit like having a personal healthcare manager. This manager makes sure you get all the serv
Imagine you've had heart surgery as a child and now, as an adult, you need more medical help. That's the case for many people with congenital heart disease. About 20% of them need surgery again in adulthood, and 40% need follow-up procedures from their childhood operations. These surgeries can be to
Imagine learning how to perform delicate surgery using nothing more than a USB microscope connected to a computer or a smartphone. Sounds unusual, right? That's exactly what some researchers are exploring. They want to find out if these low-cost devices can help medical students master basic microsu
