Many people assume Medicare covers long-term care, but that's not the case. This mix-up could lead to big financial problems for seniors. Long-term care includes help with daily tasks like bathing or dressing. Over 80% of people will need this help at some point. The confusion is clear: 58% of adul
Birmingham was buzzing with purple fever long before Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath took the stage at Villa Park. The city, known as the birthplace of heavy metal, had been celebrating the band's legacy for weeks. Streets were adorned with murals, balloons, and fans dressed as their favorite metal
Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive
In Azerbaijan, the Second Karabakh War left deep marks on the minds of many young people. From 2020 to 2023, researchers tracked the mental health of over 2, 400 kids and teens aged 5 to 16. They found that a huge number of them struggled with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The numbers were shocking
Qatar, along with five other countries, is part of a group called the Gulf Cooperation Council. These countries work together on many things, including health care. One big issue they face is trauma care. A recent study took a close look at trauma patients in Qatar over 13 years. The goal was to fin
Life near the border can be tough. Tak and Mae Hong Son (MHS) provinces in Thailand know this well. These areas share a boundary with Myanmar. Many people cross over for work or medical help. But things have gotten harder lately. The COVID-19 pandemic hit these regions hard. It wasn't just a health
People often wonder how exercise helps the body. It turns out tiny molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) play a big role. These miRNAs help control a special type of cell death called ferroptosis. This cell death happens when too much iron builds up and causes damage. miRNAs can target important prote
Diagnosing a condition called primary aldosteronism (PA) can be tricky. Right now, doctors use methods that are either not very accurate or involve invasive procedures. This is where a new idea comes in: creating special tracers for imaging that can target a specific protein, CYP11B2, which is more
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a serious condition that affects many people with diabetes. One of the key issues in DKD is something called ferroptosis, a type of cell damage caused by iron. Scientists have been looking into how to stop this damage and found that a protein called Glutathione Perox
Brain tumors, specifically glioma, are a big deal. They're the most common type of nasty tumor that can grow in the brain. Scientists have been digging into the role of super-enhancers, which are like the brain's way of turning genes on and off. These super-enhancers are crucial because they control
