The US has been busy making changes to how electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, are sold and marketed. First, a nicotine warning statement became mandatory in September 2018. This was a big deal because it meant companies had to clearly state the risks of nicotine. Then, in December 2019,
Inflation is on the rise, and it's making things tough for President Donald Trump. In January, prices went up unexpectedly. This increase was seen in core items, which don't include food and energy prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 3. 3% increase over the past year, which was more th
Imagine a world where groundbreaking medical discoveries are no longer happening in the U. S. This is a real possibility if the National Institutes of Health (NIH) goes ahead with its plan to slash funding for research infrastructure. This funding is crucial for universities and research instituti
In January, inflation rates unexpectedly rose, causing a stir in the financial world. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of goods and services across the U. S. , jumped by 0. 5% for the month. This put the annual inflation rate at 3%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts
Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a tough cancer to treat. It's caused by asbestos exposure, and it's not easy to cure. Doctors have been looking for better ways to fight this disease. Recently, they have found some promising results with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). ICIs are a type of drug th
Measles, a highly contagious disease, has made a comeback in two neighboring states. Over two dozen cases have been reported in Texas and New Mexico. The majority of these cases are concentrated in Gaines County, Texas, which has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. All confi
Surgeons have been dipping into their funds for political influence. This all began in 2001, when the American College Surgeons group established a political action committee called SurgeonsPAC. This committee, a group of people, helps to give money to people running for Congress in the United
Different countries in Latin America reacted to COVID-19 in different ways. Exactly how did this affect the prevention measures citizens took? People from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico were asked about their actions during the pandemic. The interviews happened from September 2020 to
For years, the National Institute of Mental Health has been pushing for a shift in how we study mental health. They want scientists to focus on the brain's biology rather than just diagnosing problems by symptoms. This approach is called Research Domain Criteria, or RDoC for short. It's like looking
Depression is a serious issue that affects many people worldwide. Traditional treatments are helpful, but there's always room for new solutions. One potential solution comes from a substance called saikosaponins. This natural compound has been found to have a surprising effect on depression. Imagi
