Early life unpredictability, like moving homes often or experiencing family conflicts, can have lasting effects on a person's mental and physical health. This is what the Questionnaire of Unpredictability in Childhood (QUIC) aims to measure. The QUIC has been used to understand how these early exper
Last Friday, thousands gathered for the March for Life, the largest anti-abortion rally in the U. S. Donald Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, took the stage to make some big promises. Vance assured the crowd that the Department of Justice would stop prosecuting anti-abortion activists. He even
Did you know that many people with life-limiting diseases prefer to spend their final days at home? This choice isn't just about comfort – it involves a lot of careful planning and coordination. Family members often take on the role of caregivers, but this job isn't always easy. They have to juggle
Do you know what happens when a doctor specializes in women's health, but starts dealing with end-of-life care? It's like learning to ride a bike, then suddenly being handed a motorcycle. That's where this story comes in. Experts are trying to make it easier for doctors-in-training, known as residen
In the scenic town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, something unusual happened. A bear, not acting like bears usually do, attacked a man named Andrew Neirer. The Pennsylvania Game Commission confirmed that the bear had rabies. This is not common for bears, as they usually mind their own business. Andrew
Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of
Active Support is a special way to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy life more. It's about keeping them active and engaged. Scientists recently looked into how well this method works. They chose 14 services and split them into two groups. One group got Active Support right after some
For decades, health systems worldwide have been lagging behind in managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of people with diabetes has quadrupled over the past 34 years, reaching 422 million in 2014, with most cases being T2DM. This rise o
Understanding when bacteria first emerged on Earth is a big puzzle, mainly because bacteria fossils are rare. Scientists have found a new way to solve this puzzle by looking at ancient partnerships between bacteria and other life forms. They used genes found in mitochondria–the tiny powerhouses insi
The future of aging might look a lot different with the help of AI. University students think so too, especially when it comes to using AI service robots in places where older adults live, like long-term care homes. These homes already face staff shortages, and that's where AI robots like Aether cou
