USAID, a key player in global development, has been facing potential shutdown talks. Recently, employees went to their offices only to find they couldn't enter. It turns out billionaire Elon Musk wants USAID to close its doors. And apparently, President Trump is on board with this. USAID ha
Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers aren’t just interested in getting to know a person’s symptoms. They want to know how well treatments are working in the long term. This study delves into the opinions of patients with a type of condition called a functional neurological disorder (FN
The Otorhinolaryngology Foundation was created in 1995 and has since been a major player in advancing ear, nose, and throat care in Brazil. This foundation, born out of the Center for Studies and Advanced Development in Otorhinolaryngology, has grown its influence far beyond academic support to beco
Intuition is common in our experience. It is our internal gut feeling about things and has a massive role in our impulses. But it seems that intuition is connected to how we perceive time. Or rather, how we mess up our perception of time. You see, when we feel happy, sad, or meh, our brains can mak
Ever wondered how someone's personality quirks can affect their relationships and job success? A study using a nationally diverse community sample of 490 employed romantic couples from New Zealand took a good look into this. They found that certain psychopathic traits can indeed cause ripples in per
Imagine this: A group of kids followed for a dozen years. What do they have? Kawasaki, and immune system issues. You cannot find much information on this link. So, scientists dug into the data on these kids, but that is not all. The focus is on figuring out the risk of immune problems in those who h
Tiger Woods has decided to step away from the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. This decision comes after the death of his mother. The tournament was supposed to be his first official PGA Tour event since the summer of 2022. The tournament location was changed from Riv
Birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants has been a hot topic lately. Recently, a judge in New Hampshire made a big move. He temporarily halted a presidential order that aimed to change this policy. This isn't the first time such an order has been blocked. Judges in Seattl
Picture this: a country where old-fashioned ideas about men and women's roles are still strong. This is the reality in Türkiye, where female nurses face unique challenges. These challenges aren't just about their jobs; they're about deeply rooted societal expectations. Women in Türkiye are
People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and p
