Crime is a harsh reality in the U. S. , leaving many people with lasting mental health issues. Those from low-income communities and people of color often face the brunt of it. Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs) offer a helping hand by providing mental health care and support services to these underserv
Monday was a rough day for tech stocks, with big names like Nvidia, Palantir, and Rigetti Computing seeing significant drops. Nvidia fell by nearly 4%, Palantir by 3. 5%, and Rigetti Computing plummeted by 10%. Even last year's Nasdaq winner, AppLovin, wasn't spared, with a 3% loss. This sell-off ha
Young men who identify as LGBTQ+ and have sex with other men are at a higher risk of contracting HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill that can significantly reduce this risk, but adherence can be tricky. Digital health interventions (DHIs) are emerging as a promising way to help thes
Imagine a tiny, smart nanoparticle that can carry both light-activated and regular cancer drugs. This is exactly what scientists have been exploring. They combined a liposome, a type of tiny fat particle, with a red blood cell membrane to create a unique nanocarrier. This nanoparticle can hold two p
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, took a nosedive below $92, 000. This slide happens just days before Donald Trump's upcoming presidency. The coin had surged to a record high of over $106, 000 last month, buoyed by hopes of the Fed's final 2024 interest rate cut and Trump's influence on markets.
Digital health interventions have been around for a quarter of a century, aiming to encourage better health habits and outcomes. But has anyone really taken a close look at how they've evolved? Not until now. These tools have come a long way, from simple reminders to sophisticated monitoring systems
Macrophages, often called TAMs (tumor-associated macrophages), are crucial immune cells hanging out in the tumor's neighborhood, or what we call the tumor microenvironment. In cervical cancer, they play a big role. They can either help the cancer grow, spread, and find new blood vessels, or they can
Surviving cancer is tough, and staying active can help. But breast cancer survivors often face hurdles getting enough physical activity. Many existing programs fail to provide complete solutions. What if we could make it easy and appealing? That's where the PAC-WOMAN trial comes in. It's a study wit
The Chicago Bears have their sights set on a new head coach, and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is at the top of their list. This comes as no surprise, given Freeman's impressive track record. He's led the Fighting Irish to an impressive 33-9 record over his three full seasons, with this year's team bo
A fascinating study from São Paulo, Brazil, delved into how changing our daily routine can impact our weight. The research involved 394 adults, mainly women, and looked at how swapping sitting time for physical activity affects obesity indicators like BMI, waist circumference, and body fat. Partici
