Imagine this: Almost every 4 out of 5 companies with a return-to-office (RTO) policy plan to have their staff in the office for at least 3 days a week by the end of 2025. That's according to a survey of 900 business leaders conducted by a resume-building platform. While many employees might prefer t
Public health bodies around the world, like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offer guidelines to keep us active. But hold on – are they telling us the same thing? Not quite. For starters, they use different names for what we know as 'aero
Patient organizations play a crucial role in health technology assessments (HTAs), particularly for ultra-rare diseases. But how much do their inputs really matter? A recent study dug into 15 NICE appraisals from January 2022 to August 2024. They found that patients mainly talked about the disease i
Meningococcal disease, caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis, is a big deal. It's severe and can even be life-threatening. There are vaccines that protect against this, including ones that target the most common types like MenA, MenC, and MenW. These vaccines come in different forms, like
It's holiday time, and you're sitting on a pile of gift cards and extra cash. What's a better way to spend it than on some awesome PC games? The Steam Winter Sale is on until January 2, 2025, offering big discounts on some of the year's best games. Let's check out some of the top deals you shouldn't
Ever since the 1980s, the US Army has had rules to keep obesity and related health issues in check. These rules are meant to make sure soldiers are at their best. However, over the past 20 years, things have changed. The rise in obesity nationwide, the need for more soldiers during the Iraq surge in
Pyoderma gangrenosum, or PG, is a skin condition where ulcers grow quickly and hurt a lot. These ulcers have edges that look like they're melting away. The tricky part about PG is that there's no one-size-fits-all treatment. Doctors find it tough because there's not enough solid evidence to guide th
Ever wondered if having food allergies could affect your ability to conceive? A recent study in North America explored this question. The researchers looked into how self-reported food allergies might correlate with fecundability, which is the likelihood of getting pregnant each menstrual cycle. Th
Brucellosis is a sneaky disease that affects livestock in parts of Rwanda, including the Rwamagana District. This disease is a bit like a hidden monster, sometimes causing no symptoms but still able to spread. Farmers often sell their milk through informal channels, combining milk from different hou
Sean "Diddy" Combs, a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, is again making headlines, but this time for all the wrong reasons. A former employee, Phillip Pines, has stepped forward with some serious allegations. Pines claims that Combs pressured him into sexual acts and made him take par
