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Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Measuring Tinnitus Improvement: What's the Most Important Change?

Have you ever wondered how doctors measure if treatments for tinnitus, that annoying ringing in the ears, are actually working? One key tool is the minimum masking level (MML). This is the softest sound that completely covers up the tinnitus. But how much of a change in MML is really important? A st

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Hope After Gaza Ceasefire: Challenges Still Lie Ahead

The recent ceasefire in Gaza has brought a glimmer of hope, but aid workers warn that the hardest part is yet to come. Getting aid into the war-torn region is tough, with some areas in the north still out of reach. Criminal gangs are stealing food from UN convoys, making it even harder to help those

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

Is Manchester United the Worst Team Ever?

Manchester United's current boss, Ruben Amorim, has called his team the "worst" in the club's history after losing 10 games this season. This puts them in 13th place, which is shockingly low for a club of their status. Amorim, who took over in November, knows this team hasn't been performing well. T

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Jan 20 2025HEALTH

Quick Bedtime Tip: Jot Down Tomorrow's Tasks

Ever found yourself tossing and turning at night? You're not alone. Many people struggle to fall asleep quickly. But what if there was a simple trick to help you drift off faster? A recent study suggests that spending five minutes before bed jotting down tasks for the next day could be the key. The

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Jan 20 2025OPINION

MLK Day: Service Matters Most

You know it's Martin Luther King Jr. Day when you see kids volunteering at food banks and adults cleaning up parks. But did you know that this day of service was a long-time coming? Martin Luther King Jr. 's wife, Coretta Scott King, fought for years to make sure we honor her husband's legacy by ser

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

Pasadena Restaurants Face Uncertain Future After Eaton Fire

The Eaton Fire, which recently ravaged parts of Pasadena, has left many restaurant owners uncertain about their future. The blaze, which occurred just as many eateries were recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, has dealt them a heavy blow. Three owners expressed their concerns about staying in busi

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Jan 19 2025POLITICS

Undocumented Immigrants: From Targets to Political Actors

Let's look at the experience of undocumented immigrants in the United States, especially around the time when immigration reform was being talked about in Congress in 2010. A lot happened between 2001 and then, starting with the changes after the 9/11 attacks. The government tightened immigration po

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Health Data: A Fresh Look by the US DHHS

Health technology, like electronic health records (EHRs), is everywhere, but sharing and accessing this data in the US remains tough. To really make a difference in patient health and public well-being, we need to fix this. The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has started building t

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Sleep Therapy & Cancer Fatigue: A Closer Look

Cancer survivors often deal with something called cancer-related fatigue. It's one of the most common problems they face. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) might help with this fatigue, but we're not sure exactly how it works. A group of researchers looked back at a study where peop

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Rewriting Identity in Virtual Reality: A New Way to Battle Depression

Imagine stepping into a virtual world where you can explore the depths of your mind. That's what Mary did when she started using a digital platform called Explore Your Meanings, or EYME. This tool isn't just about gaming; it's designed to help people untangle their inner conflicts using virtual real

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