Hearing loss can be a tough challenge, especially for older adults. Kitty Grutzmacher, a retired nurse from Elgin, faced this issue for over a decade. Her hearing aids weren't cutting it anymore. She struggled to hear anything, even in quiet settings. This made her pull back from social activities.
Memory troubles? You're not alone. Scientists have found some promising ways to tackle memory loss in older brains. Researchers at Virginia Tech used gene-editing tools to study aging brains in rats. Their goal? To understand and reverse memory decline, a big issue in conditions like Alzheimer’s dis
In a bank, a teller scolded a customer for not filling out a deposit slip correctly. The man calmly took the criticism, joking that he was used to it from his teenagers at home. This small story shows how important it is to treat customers with respect. Good customer service is key to any business'
California recently passed two new laws aimed at tackling climate change. These laws require large companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their products and the risks they face due to climate change. This is a big deal because, until now, companies only had to report their own em
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's a tough disease to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One exciting area of research is using tiny packages called exosomes to deliver helpful molecules directly to
Netflix has made a big move, shutting down Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind popular games like Squid Game: Unleashed. This news came out through LinkedIn posts from employees, leaving many fans and industry watchers surprised. The studio was bought by Netflix in 2022, and since then, it h
Emman Atienza, a rising star on TikTok, has passed away at the age of 19. The news of her death was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, who listed the cause as suicide. Emman's family, including her father, a well-known Filipino TV host, and her mother, an entrepreneur and fitness
Pregnancy and infant loss is a tough topic, but it's important to talk about it. Health professionals are working hard to spread awareness about this issue. They want everyone to understand that this kind of loss can happen in different ways. For example, a miscarriage usually happens early in the
LGBTQ+ people face unique challenges when dealing with cancer. Telling healthcare providers about their sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) can lead to better care and improved outcomes. Yet, not all providers use this information to tailor their services. The way LGBTQ+ individuals share
More and more people are using weight loss drugs through their jobs. But these drugs are expensive. This is causing big problems for employers. Big companies are more likely to cover these drugs. 43% of large firms now offer this benefit. That's up from 28% last year. But smaller companies are not
