Have you ever wondered how the thrilling sport of ice hockey might affect a player's brain? Well, scientists have been looking into this. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition that's linked to repeated head hits. We already know that playing American football for a long time ca
Ever stopped to think how our well-being is tied to the planet's health? That's what we call Planetary Health. It’s a simple concept: a healthy Earth means healthy people. But humans have been messing with the planet, and it’s hurting us too. Enter planetary empathy – understanding we’re all in this
After a 20-year break, Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants are set to reopen in 2025. This resurrection is thanks to a deal between Michael McDermott, the son of Chi-Chi's founder Marno McDermott, and Hormel Foods, who owns the Chi-Chi's trademarks. Michael, who has experience with Kona Grill and Rojo Mex
The Covid-19 pandemic threw a wrench into the works of cancer surgery, including procedures for pancreatic cancer. Healthcare resources were shifted, and cancer treatment pathways had to be redrawn. This disruption had the potential to severely impact fast-growing cancers like pancreatic adenocarcin
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently announced that the state Senate will push for a ban on all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products during the next legislative session. This move comes as a response to concerns about the growing number of retailers exploiting loopholes
You might think that in the high-pressure world of intensive care, doctors and nurses are just focused on their own jobs. But the World Health Organization (WHO) wants to change that. They're pushing for a team-based approach to keep patients safe. This means nurses and surgeons working together, no
Samsung is rolling out its One UI 6, which is built on Google’s Wear OS 5, to its Galaxy Watch series. This update is a big deal because it offers better health tracking and sleep management features. For instance, the new Energy Score gives users a comprehensive view of their health based on sleep,
Ever wondered how nurses map out their careers? It turns out, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some nurses have a clear destination in mind and plan every step, while others prefer to keep their options wide open and see where the wind takes them. There's also a group that looks at what jobs are
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are everywhere, especially in low-income areas. But how much do people know about the risks? Researchers in Malawi set out to find out. They talked to people from cities, towns near cities, and rural areas. They wanted to know what people thought about getting infect
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kash Patel, a former staffer and right-wing media personality, to head the FBI. This decision has attracted attention, with some questioning Patel's suitability for the role and the tradition of keeping the FBI director non-partisan. Patel, author of "Governme
