Around 65 million people worldwide have dealt with long COVID, while another 17 to 24 million struggle with other lingering effects after infections. Doctors often suggest these patients keep an eye on their symptoms and adjust their activity levels carefully. Wearable devices like fitness trackers
Digital mental health studies often promise better access to care, but new findings suggest some groups still get overlooked. A review of 57 trials found that while nearly all studies shared age and gender details, many skipped key details about participants’ backgrounds. Minority ethnic groups, men
TV news used to be the main source of information for most people. But those days are fading fast. Networks like CBS have watched their audiences shrink over recent years. Even skilled anchors can’t always escape the fallout. Scott Pelley, a longtime TV journalist, faced this reality twice, first in
Colleges aren’t just teaching the usual subjects anymore. In Maine, one university is focusing on jobs that help protect animals and plants. Three fresh degree programs are now open online in marine biology, wildlife care, and wildlife management. Alongside these, four short certificate courses have
Good communication between doctors and patients isn't just about talking—it's about how well professionals listen. Research shows that patients often judge care quality based on whether they feel truly understood. Active empathic listening (AEL) goes further than just hearing words; it involves full
Delta Air Lines Inc. has decided to consider a different seat maker for its new business‑class suites on major U. S. routes because ongoing supply and approval problems have pushed back the launch of its premium cabins. The company, known as the world’s most profitable airline, is now looking at an
The study looks at whether a mix of money‑support and self‑control training can stop anxiety and sadness in young people who live in cities with big poverty. Researchers are testing this idea in three countries: Colombia, Nepal and South Africa. Instead of treating only the money problem or only
In the early 2000s, a group of teachers and I worked on a grant for an online school in Louisiana. We looked at the best ways to help both students and teachers succeed, but the grant let schools pick only certain students who met specific criteria. One of the first schools to try this was Riverside
Cotton can grow in many places, but salty soil is a big problem. The plant first feels the salt as water pressure changes and then later deals with too many ions inside its cells. Cotton’s reaction is a teamwork of sensors on the cell wall, channels that let ions in or out, and calcium signals that
The first Korean police raid into illegal crypto betting kicked off on June 5, when authorities targeted local users who wagered on the June 3 regional election. The Gangwon Provincial Police, acting on a national request, dug into crypto transaction logs to track bettors across the country. Those c
