Plex, known for its media management software, has recently rolled out public profiles and reviews for users. This update aims to enhance navigation and make the platform more user-friendly. Alongside these features, Plex Pass subscribers now have access to hardware HEVC encoding, which offers more
Obesity is a big health issue that affects lots of people worldwide. Traditional ways to shed pounds include changes in diet, exercise, habits, and sometimes surgery. But now, a new type of medicine called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is changing how we handle weight loss. These meds ca
Imagine a school day without smartphones. Governor Hochul wants just that for students in grades K-12. She believes this can help free kids from the constant buzz of social media and the mental health pressures that come with it. But is it that simple? Smartphones can be a huge distraction in class
Raising a child with Down syndrome (DS) brings numerous challenges for families globally. Physical, emotional, social, and financial strains are common. As a result, parents often rely on various coping mechanisms, including religious coping. A recent review of studies published between 2000 and 202
In the United States, the amount of opioid painkillers dispensed has been dropping quickly since 2011. This might sound like good news, but it might also mean that people who really need these medicines aren't getting them. Especially troubling is that people living in poorer and non-White communiti
Are you a parent of a student at a private school? If so, you might be noticing some trends that have you worried. Many American parents, both from public and private schools like the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools (Lab), are concerned about similar issues. One major problem they see is a
Managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be tough, but using digital tools might make it a bit easier. A recent study called Greenhabit looked into how a mobile health app could help people with T2D take better care of themselves. The study was set up like a big game of chance, where some people got the a
Ever heard of amyloidosis? It's a sneaky condition where proteins go rogue and bunch up, causing chaos in different body parts, including the lungs. These protein clumps can be tiny and innocent, like nodules or cysts, or they can grow large and troublesome, making it hard to breathe. When amyloidos
Imagine you've had a spinal cord injury. You're one of the many who now live with neuropathic pain (NP), a debilitating condition that often doesn't respond well to medications. But what if there was another way to combat this pain? Enter exoskeletons: these robotic suits could help people with spin
President Donald Trump has made it official—the United States is leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). This decision has healthcare experts worried about the future of global health responses. What's the WHO all about? It's a United Nations agency set up to tackle health emergencies worldwid
